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Hello!

You've probably heard about our slightly crazy and ambitious plan to cycle across the US from 21st June this year and are just checking to see if it's actually true.

It is!  We’ve been training hard to cover the 4200 miles of the Transamerica Cycle Route across ten states from Oregon in the west to Virginia in the east.  We are riding independently and carrying all our own gear.  It's going to take us 90 days and a whole lot of saddle soreness!

As part of our trip we want to raise as much money as possible for the Parkinson's Disease Society.  Parkinson’s is a debilitating disease but one where there is so much hope for a better understanding of what causes it, improved treatment and hopefully at some point, a cure.  Around 120,000 people have Parkinson’s in the UK with 10,000 people being diagnosed each year.

Matt’s father Pete has Parkinson’s after being diagnosed in 1991 when he was in his late forties.  The disease has robbed Peter and his family of the active man who once built his own house, enjoyed fishing, messing around in boats with his sons and was well known for his dry sense of humour, something we still see glimpses of today.

The Parkinson’s Disease Society funds research into potential cures whilst also providing support and advice to sufferers and their families. The charity is funded only by donations.

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Thank you for any donation you can make to support this charity.

Matt & Sarah Law x

PS – to follow our journey, check out our blog: http://www.pannierpeople.typepad.com

Better late than never! Well done you guys! Helen & David xx Donation by Helen Crabtree 12/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Better late than never hey?! Well done Greeners!! Rach & Dave xx Donation by Rachel Richards 01/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Amazing achievement guys, well done to you both! xx Donation by Paul Brett 28/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done, a brilliant achievement (and an excellent blog!) Congratulations Donation by Debbie and John 21/09/09  

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An amazing feat, well done you guys. Huge congratulations. Char xx Donation by Charlotte Handford 17/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by charlotte Williams 17/09/09  

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fantastic work you two. We LOVED seeing you during your adventure. Come back to KY soon Donation by sarah lassen 15/09/09  

£15.00

Congratulations & well done - Sue, Michael & Pippa Donation by Judy Rider 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Matt! Donation by David Boleas 11/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Amazing work guys, (the blog in particular has been the perfect distraction from a days work) Donation by Rich & Kerry 10/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Barret Stanboulian 10/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Not long to go!! Fantastic effort to you both. Looking forward to seeing you and your fit bods soon. Best, Angela and Tom xx Donation by Angela Ward-Holmes 07/09/09  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

Donation by Jan Skan 04/09/09  

£42.00 + £11.85 Gift Aid

Good luck, nearly there!? Donation by simon & nina 12/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

We did a mere 55km yesterday to Leiden and back - no hills - and our butts hurt! So we are full of admiration. Ben and Kate Donation by Ben Waites 26/07/09  

£30.00

Donation by Susan Foulkes 24/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Tony Coleman 30/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Have an amazing adventure (and remember to stock up on chamois cream for those tender areas!) x Donation by Lorna and Matt 26/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Matt, I expect you to grow a real backwoods beard by the end of the trip. Have a great time on your fantastic trip! Donation by Ali & B 26/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Crazy kids - Good luck, cycle safely and see you in September to hear all about your adventures!!! Lots of love as always XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Donation by Vicki, Ben & Oliver Marsh 19/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck! you'll outcycle the wild dogs no problem. Donation by jenny 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! I bet you have the most amazing time xx Donation by Leesa 17/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with your venture - have a fun time. We will be toasting you with a glass of red wine ..........often!! Donation by The Merrins 16/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Take care and have a wonderful time Donation by Peter and Irene 16/06/09  

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Not sure how much peddle power this feeds the meter by?! Best of luck xx Donation by mel 14/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

go matt go! Donation by Flo 12/06/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt! Hope you enjoy the trip Donation by Danielle Wilson 12/06/09  

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What a great thing to do, hope you have a lot of fun. Good luck, Tracy (I work with Judy) Donation by Tracy 10/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Sarah and Matt! Donation by Lisa Douglas 10/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

what a fantastic thing to do - very very proud of you and look forward to seeing you in Nov , with the new baby member of the newsteam. xxx Donation by Lisa Armstrong 09/06/09  

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