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Our main sponsors are now Ragus, Cubik, LYTE Ladders & Towers and Brand Pilot, and we will be fueled by Scheckter's Organic Energy Drink with support transport supplied by Day's Swansea!

 

On 21st June 2012 our team of six cyclists will tackle an epic endurance event across the length and breadth of the UK to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research.


This adventure stems from our own shocking discovery that our good friend, Neil Cunningham (a successful racer/stunt driver - competing at Le Mans numerous times - and surfer) with a young family, two daughters and a son, has recently been diagnosed with MND.

 

The endurance event we have chosen for our fundraiser is grueling to say the least. Based on the classic Three Peaks Challenge (summitting the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales on foot in 24 hours or less, including travel time between each peak), but instead of driving from peak to peak, our team will cycle, aiming to complete the course in three days.

 

That’s one monster peak and 160 miles in the saddle a day. For three days. Now surely that’s got to be worth a couple of quid eh?

 

The progress of the event will be streamed live via Facebook, Twitter, press, radio and television.  


The impacts of Motor Neurone Disease affects old and young alike, however recent advances have given hope that a cure to the disease is imminent.  This hope is based on the fact that since The Heaton-Ellis Trust project was started 2 years ago seven genes associated with MND have been discovered, making ten in total. It is estimated that with 20 genes discovered, further progress can be made in developing drugs to deal with the onset of MND; younger generations with MND could be the first MND generation with hope of cure. But without funds, the possibility of a cure will continue to remain a distant dream for many generations to come. It should be noted that The Heaton-Ellis Trust has no overheads and all donations are matched by the UK and US MND associations.  


So please dig deep and donate now.

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The Heaton Ellis Trust

The Heaton Ellis Trust

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The Heaton-Ellis Trust has been set up to fund essential research into finding a cure for MND. The Trust's aim is to raise £1 million fund the purchase of a gene analyzing machine and ensure its effective operation for a three year period. All the funds raised are directed to Kings College in London to enable the research team to further their aims.

Donations 226

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Donation by Alicia Powell on 10/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Mr Garner - a tremendous effort. You certainly raised the bar this time. Very well done.

Donation by Richard Close on 20/08/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well done guys a heroic effort..

Donation by Bart on 09/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Laurence Plummer on 07/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well Done everybody and keep up the good work. I raced against Neil in British GT and was also on that podium pictured in 2005!

Donation by Michael Bentwood on 07/08/12

£10.00

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Sorry I am late to the party. Sounded easy though. Unicycle next time?

Donation by James Jackson on 06/08/12

£50.00

Donation by Victor Roberts on 15/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done guys that sounded like one tough challenge.

Donation by Steve & Sally Mathieson on 11/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Adam. Heart warming.

Donation by James Davies on 10/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Amazing. Well done to all of you - what an immense achievement! I tried to cycle to Cinders once. It nearly killed me. Becca x

Donation by Rebecca Garrod-Waters on 09/07/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Rob All sounds completely crazy, so a little more towards the team's excellent fundraising.

Donation by Robert Kennett on 05/07/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by maxwell kerley on 04/07/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Very well done Ben! An incredible achievement, you must be very proud of your team and the amount of money collected for such a good cause x x x x

Donation by Miriam and NormanThomas on 01/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Amazing achievement for such a worth while cause. Well done. Love Heather, Jon, Ryan & Alice x

Donation by Heather Webborn on 30/06/12

£35.00

+ £8.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Carli Williams on 29/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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This was collectively given by various people we meet on the route who thought our event was extraordinary and for such a great cause - thank you all.

Donation by Adam Bere on 29/06/12

£45.00

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Well done everyone, especially the guys from the Mumbles Lifeboat Crew who took part in this event - you were all quite astonishing!

Donation by MLCA on 29/06/12

£100.00

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Well done Boy's.... an absolutely awesome effort...!! Richie & Ann

Donation by Richard Webborn on 28/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done big man!

Donation by Andrew Brace on 27/06/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Just a walk in the park eh?

Donation by James on 27/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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How did you survive the bitter cold of Ben Nevis? Amazing effort!!

Donation by Fraser Duguid on 27/06/12

£30.00

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Great effort!!

Donation by Matthew Profit on 27/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done all!

Donation by LISA SHACKLEY on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done to both of you.

Donation by Lee and Sian Dando on 26/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations - a great effort for a great cause. Well done all!

Donation by Dave on 26/06/12

£50.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£14,795.00
  • Offline donations£1,000.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£15,795.00
  • Gift Aid£2,246.25

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