My story

Well, despite the cyclist's nemesis (strong, consistent headwinds) I made it!!!! 4am start and 9pm finish with 2 x 30 min breaks between. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the kind donations and messages of support 

***UPDATE**** That's the training over with and I couldn't have trained any harder. The donations and messages of support have kept me going. Now 'carbing up' for Thursday's effort.

Firstly thanks for visiting my Just Giving sponsorship page.

Recently my cousin, Mark Taylor, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease at just 26 years old..

Mark is a Northumbria sport graduate, a member of Whitley Bay FC who won the FA Vase at Wembley in 2009 and teaches PE at Kenton School.

For more information on Mark's story see www.newsguardian.co.uk/latest-news/Footballer-Mark39s-fighting-spirit.6172288.jp

Currently there is no cure for this degenerative disease and whilst research continues to try and find a cure Mark has been given a life expectancy of 3-5 years.

At the forefront of research is the Motor Neurone Disease Association www.mndassociation.org who continue to develop groundbreaking research into the disease. In order to help the MNDA continue its excellent work, I will be tackling a monumental physical challenge. I am going to attempt the Hadrian's Cycle Way which starts in Ravenglass near Barrow-in-Furness and finishes at Arbeia Fort, South Shields, a total of 175 miles and I'm going to attempt it IN A DAY, starting at 4am on 22 July, 2010, with no support vehicles and very possibly on my own (but would appreciate any cyclists joining in towards the end of the route to keep me going).

For details of the route see www.cycle-routes.org/hadrianscycleway/  According to the author of the site nobody has completed it in a day.

I would like to invite you to sponsor me (no matter how big or small) in my attempt to raise as much money as possible for this outstanding cause.

Thanks and best wishes.

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So please dig deep and donate now.

My charity

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Charity Registration No. 294354

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is the only national organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to the support of people with MND and those who care for them. Our mission is to fund and promote research to bring about an end to MND. Until then we will do all that we can to enable everyone with MND to receive the best care, achieve the highest quality of life possible, and die with dignity. We will also do all that we can to support the families and carers of people with MND. Our vision is of a world free of MND.

Donations 107

Donation by Shirley Bendelow on 20/07/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Wishing you all the luck in the world Nigel, I know you have the determination to complete this mammoth task. All The Best Mate. :)

Donation by Geoffrey Clay on 20/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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I read Mark's story - really good cause. Good luck and well done!

Donation by David Lennon on 20/07/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Nice one Nigel.Great cause but you must be mad. Paul

Donation by Paul Armstrong on 19/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Donation by andrew charlton on 19/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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GO NIGEL!!!!!!!!! Good Luck - sounds like a long way :)

Donation by Ben Lovatt on 19/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Nigel !!, Have fun, its a great thing that you are doing !! All the Best Stephen & Helen

Donation by stephen raine on 18/07/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Best of luck, hope you have a fresh set of batteries for your GPS!

Donation by Carl Liddle on 17/07/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Hi Nigel, this is from my old colleagues, Brian, Anne & Kim who want to wish you every sucess. Good luck again xx

Donation by Brenda Harrison on 16/07/10

£10.00

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Wow!!! Impressive challenge Nigel and a worthy cause indeed. Best of luck - I hope the weather is kind to you.

Donation by Angus Rogerson on 16/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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All the best mate...dont fall off!

Donation by David Telford on 16/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!!!

Donation by kerry veitch on 15/07/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Won a tenner on the office world cup sweepstake. Decided to give to you to further boost. Good luck.

Donation by Andrew Finlayson on 12/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Nigel.

Donation by Andrew Martin on 09/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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All the best Nigel!!

Donation by Chris Thompson on 08/07/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nigel

Donation by Debbie Figgis on 08/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Hope you've got a comfortable saddle on your bike.

Donation by Barbara James on 07/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nigel. A great cause and I'm sure you'll make it!

Donation by Dave Wright on 07/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck - A very good cause

Donation by Pia Firmager on 07/07/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nigel, I'm sure you'll do it.

Donation by Brenda Harrison on 07/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Go Nigel! Go Nigel! Go Nigel!

Donation by Richard Peters on 07/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Nigel, everyone at Dunston Boxing & Fitness wishes you well on this massive challenge. Good luck.

Donation by Peter Burns on 07/07/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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All the very best!!

Donation by Daniel Minto on 07/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Best of luck to you, you're braver than I... :o)

Donation by Sonya McChristie on 05/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Blue wicked might just help......

Donation by Angela Taylor on 05/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$2,186.01
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$2,186.01
  • Gift Aid$548.14

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