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Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £2,633.30
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My story

 
My team-mate Dave and I,  will race the Cape Epic Mountain Bike Race in South Africa on 21 – 28 March and cover 743 kilometres, including 16,650 metres of climbing over gruelling mountains and passes.  Our team is called Epic4Joe and we're raising money for The Myelin Project UK who fund research into finding treatment and cures for the Leukodystrophies and Multiple Sclerosis. 

Our little friend, Joseph Swift (attached pic), has a rare form of Leukodystrophy and we met him last year at Ironman Zurich where his Dad raced and raised money and awareness via tri4joe.com  We were taken by Joseph and the efforts his parents were going to.  When the opportunity came up for us to do the Cape Epic event, we thought of Joseph and hence the team name: Epic4Joe. 

Joseph's form of Leukodystrophy leaves him with very little control of any muscle in his body.  He cannot sit up, roll, stand up, walk, talk...so many of the things that we all take for granted.  His condition is degenerative and progressive and there is no treatment or cure.  Hopefully with our help, more money will be spent on researching and finding some treatment and ultimately, a cure. 

Joseph goes through his own epic every day, so here's where we do our bit for him and the many others like him. 

 

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Mark and Dave

Well done Mark & friends. having just done the C2C, I realise what a challange you have all faced. Donation by Billy Elliott 31/05/09  

£25.00

A very well done. Donation by Martin Reeder 07/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done guys! Donation by Justine Cooper 11/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Nice one Mark. Donation by Simon N-S 08/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Mark & Dave - you are our heros! Donation by Ross & Josie Robertson 03/04/09  

£60.00

Just read the email from Pat. well done mark and Dave Donation by Hugh Dougherty 02/04/09  

£100.00

Hope you guys enjoyed the ride ! Donation by Kiran & Payal Bharucha 29/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

We're thinking of you & enjoying the updates from Paddy. Keep pedalling!! Donation by Alex & Simon 26/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the mountains! Donation by Sarah 26/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

An armchair enthusiast of adventure, I am riding at your shoulder, albeit without the blood, sweat and tears - and with a nice cup of tea. Good luck! Donation by John Newman 25/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

enjoy the ride ,good luck. Donation by Val&Tom 23/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Hope you packed the magic assos chamois cream! Donation by Simon Ryntjes 23/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Both enjoy your ride, The thoughts of Joseph will drive you both through stick to the bike mark forget the golf see you at La Romera Donation by sue&jim 21/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Emma Pernet 19/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope you both enjoy it, i know you have both trained hard for this. Couple of cold beers waiting for you on your safe return. Donation by GARY MORLEY 19/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Guys, great to see you have raised so much - nice one!! Donation by Anita 18/03/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Don't forget to enjoy the scenery! Best of luck. Donation by Sam 17/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Guys, very worthy cause Donation by Debbie Wilson 17/03/09  

£50.00

Just remember three things - Eat regularly, drink copious amounts and enjoy! Donation by Mike Brock 17/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck. Sure fire way to prevent saddle sores is place a good bit of steak in your shorts. If you get hungry on your ride youve also gojt a snack.. Donation by Jase Wesley 17/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Looking good, keep it going, great effort, come on Turf Birds!!! Donation by Claire Johnson 17/03/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Mark and Dave have a great time, take care but have fun, do it all safely we will be thinking about you through the race and awaiting a safe return. Donation by Mum & Dad 17/03/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Go for it but don't go off !!! Donation by SHarris 16/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Let the wind always be on your back!!!! Donation by Faffa Farley 16/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go you gnarley little 'Turf Bird' (thanks Colin - I stole your line) Will be thinking of you guys! Donation by Sarah Dunbar 16/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best.....Go for it 'Turf Birds' Donation by Colin Whitehead 13/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Mark! Donation by Jack Brown 13/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Pat & SY O'Donnell 13/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Stay safe and cycle hard Donation by Jenny B 12/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Dave and Mark Donation by Richard Waters 12/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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