My story

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It was a few years ago now that I met Dave. I was hitchhiking around Australia and was stranded in the Aussie bush hundreds of km from the nearest town. My water bottle was nearly empty, the temperature was in the 40's and I had been standing by the side of a dusty old highway for 6 hours. I've never been much of a worrier, but believe me, I was beginning to worry. My options were fairly limited though, so I just had to hang in there and hope for the best.

You can imagine my relief when finally I saw a cloud of dust on the horizon and realised that an old pick-up truck was approaching. I stuck out my thumb, put on my best and most convincing sad face and hoped like mad that it wasn't a crazy axe murderer driving. The truck pulled up alongside and the guy who was driving it asked me where I was going. "Anywhere but here!" I said. "But preferably somewhere with water..." He was a guy in his thirties and he told me his name was Dave and he was a miner. He ended up giving me a six hour ride North which was as far as he was going. If it hadn't been for him, I could be dead now! Along the way we chatted loads and it turned out he'd done a lot of travelling too; he'd been trying to get to Mongolia the year before but he'd been diagnosed with prostate cancer. This put a stop to his travels and he'd had to return home. It was heartbreaking hearing about everything he was going through and how his life had been turned upside down.

Eventually, I got back from AustraIia and returned home. I am now saving money for my next trip - I have decided to make a trip to Mongolia for my mate Dave who sadly couldn't make it that far. I don't really know much about Northern Asia, and riding a motorbike on a 50,000km journey is a challenge in itself, but I am taking it a stage further by doing the trip on a 125cc bike. This is the sort of bike you might commute to work on or pop down to the shops on, but not a lot more than that. The terrain will include mountains, forests, glaciers, volcanos, lakes, deserts and heaps more. Temperatures will range from the 40's to the -40's so im expecting some cold nights in the tent and plenty of sun burn. This will be by far the worlds longest journey on a 125cc bike and I'm doing it in aid of the Prostate Cancer Charity for all the Daves of this world who are fighting this tragic disease.

This will be the travel itinery: http://www.zeemaps.com/pub?group=320092

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PROSTATE CANCER UK

PROSTATE CANCER UK

Charity Registration No. 1005541 and in Scotland (SC039332)

Prostate Cancer UK fights to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life. We find answers by funding ground-breaking research, we lead change by raising the profile of the disease and improving care. And we support men by providing vital information and services.

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And here's a bit more...

Donation by eden parish on 13/12/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Sold some more Christmas cards so here's another donation!!!

Donation by eden parish on 13/12/12

£75.00

+ £18.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Kate Simmons on 28/10/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Since you rmother asked so nicely!

Donation by Mia Clausson Hopkins on 24/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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This is from Stuart Dent, Jonnie.

Donation by eden parish on 24/10/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/10/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Go Jono! Home safe to your lovely mum soon xx

Donation by bea coldwell on 24/10/12

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good luck Jono. Just don't do anything to send your poor mother grey(er)

Donation by Deb Williams on 24/10/12

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Donation by Christina Jones on 24/10/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Emma Parish on 23/10/12

£5.00

Donation by Anonymous on 23/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck with your journey

Donation by Sheila Tannert on 23/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Fantastic journey - hope you have been keeping a diary....could make a good book if you know anyone who might give some writing pointers!? Well done.

Donation by Sue Bruce on 23/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/10/12

£10.00

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This is a donation from Adrian Cowton, Jonnie. Thanks a million Ady!!!

Donation by eden parish on 23/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Impressive!

Donation by Carol Smith on 20/10/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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x Well done x

Donation by Vicki Kaye on 20/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Brilliant effort - safe trip home!

Donation by Isabel on 18/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Jacqueline Goldby on 17/10/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Never really thought you'd make it all that way on that little bike - I'm really proud of you! Take care and come home safely. xxx

Donation by eden parish on 17/10/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 17/10/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Promised your mum we'd donate - Wishing you luck, what sad story and a good cause, from your mums doggy friends - The Jobsons.

Donation by Nicola Jobson on 09/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jono, stay safe and keep us updated!

Donation by jane simmons on 20/06/12

£20.00

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Enjoy your trip for such a fantastic cause! We look forward to your up dates'

Donation by Adele Simpson on 19/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck on your adventure, take lots of pictures so we can see your progress!! :)) AND ENJOY IT !!!!!

Donation by Jolie McGivern on 14/06/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£610.00
  • Offline donations£470.00
  • Text donations£31.00
  • Total raised£1,111.00
  • Gift Aid£112.50

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