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January 2013
Welcome to Rally 4 Cancer Research 2013!
We are pleased to announce that Matt, Glyn and the team will be continuing to raise funds and awareness for Cancer Research throughout their motorsport activities this year.  
 
We have also been chosen as the nominated charity for the popular AWMMC Kingsway Insurance Heart of England Rally Championship this year. The series will promote our cause throuought the 8 sealed surface rounds and we look forward to working hard to reach our goal of raising £5000 for Cancer Research UK.
 
For more information on our efforts, catch up with us on Facebook, Twitter and on our website www.rally4cancerresearch.co.uk.
 
 
14/06/2012
We are pleased to announce that Rally4CancerResearch has reached its "Jogathon" target of £1000. The team are overjoyed at the generous donations from all our supoporters and a huge thank you goes out to everyone who has pledged support.
Our efforts wont stop here however as we still strive to reach our overall target of £5000. With the news that popular event Rally of the Midlands has chosen R4CR as their chosen charity, it will certainly help to raise awareness to assist in the remaining fundraising efforts during 2012 and beyond. Thank you everyone.
03/06/2012
With a time of 2 hours, 56 mins and 29 seconds, Glyn completed the 16 mile Abbey St Bathans stage on the recent Jim Clark Rally in aid of Rally4Cancer Research. He managed the entire route complete with helmet and overalls on the Friday morning of the event, just prior to competing in the British Rally Championship Challenge event later that day.
Donations are still welcome for this amazing feat as we aim to reach the £1000 target for the run.
22/05/2012
Glyn is so keen to complete the Abbey St Bathans stage of the up and coming Jim Clark Rally, that he is going to run it! The JCMR Jogathon will see Glyn Thomas run the 16 mile stage in full motorsport gear in aid of the Rally4CancerResearch charity. Please donate generously for this mammoth run!
17/05/2012:
Even though Matt and Glyn have had to wirthdraw from the BRC due to lack of budget, the fundraising for Rally4CancerResearch will not stop. The team will be at the remaining rounds raising cash and awareness for the cause. Please dig deep and support them along the way.
01/05/2012:
We now have a Facebook page and Twitter feed dedicated to the Rally4CancerResearch campaign. Follow us www.twitter.com/Rally4CancerUK and like our page on FB www.facebook.com/rally4cancerresearch
South West rallying duo rally driver Matt Cotton and Glyn Thomas will contest the British Rally Championship (BRC) and Fiesta Sport Trophy in 2012 and will face some of Europe’s fastest drivers in the race to win the UK’s most prestigious rallying title. Matt from St Teath in Cornwall returns to top-flight competition after being forced sabbatical from international rallying in 2009 due to a lack of funds.
He will be co-driven by long time friend Glyn from Hutton in North Somerset. Glyn not only brings year of experience to the team, but embarks on a technical partnership with his Rally Collection UK business who will support their assault on the championship throughout the year.
The British Rally Championship takes place over 6 hard fought rounds with competitors converging from across the globe to compete in one of the best National rally championships in the world. The event’s range from the sandy gravel tracks of Rallye Sunseeker in Bournemouth, fast forest roads of the Bulldog rally in Wales, to the bumpy narrow roads of the Ulster rally in Northern Ireland.
But it's not all about fast cars and glamorous prize presentations –
Matt and Glyn would like to use the fantastic media exposure, high profile coverage and the spotlight on the team to embark on a fundraising campaign to raise money and awareness for Cancer Research UK.
Both on and off events, the team will be asking fellow competitors, spectators and supporters to dig deep in their pockets for this worthy cause that is close to their hearts and means so much to them both.
Matt said;
"I lost my father to cancer last year and it been a really tough time. I think we all know someone who has suffered from this terrible disease so we just want to give a little something back to this valuable cause".
Glyn also feels CRUK is the right charity for him;
"My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, but has received successful treatment and is now in remission. This just highlights the need for everyone to get behind CRUK and support their valuable research".
The team will be at every BRC round this year and asking you to dig deep for this worth cause. You can donate via this page if you cannot get to see us, but every penny counts. We would love for you to introduce yourself at an event so come and say hello to the team.
We will update this page with any news on our fundraising efforts, but in the meantime you can follow our progress at www.mattcottonrallying.co.uk and www.rallycollectionuk.co.uk
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So please dig deep and donate now.

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Cancer Research UK

Charity Registration No. in England and Wales 1089464, Scotland SC041666

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. We are fighting cancer on all fronts, finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat it to save more lives. We are entirely funded by the public. With your help, we can ensure more people beat cancer.

Donations 44

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Donation by Anonymous on 18/09/12

£3.00

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Donation by Graham Ekin on 10/08/12

£10.00

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Donation by David Post on 14/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 14/06/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 14/06/12

£10.00

Keep up the good work.

Donation by Nicolas Ayre on 13/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Better late than never!!

Donation by Peter Lear on 13/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Richard Edwards on 13/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Glyn! Hope you reach your target :-)

Donation by Lara Holman on 08/06/12

£10.00

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Congratulations Glyn on the 'Jogathon' :-)

Donation by Bex on 07/06/12

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WEll done fella!!!

Donation by Leighton Moris on 07/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 02/06/12

£2.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 30/05/12

£5.00

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Donation by Matt Harrington on 30/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hope you get a blister!

Donation by James Morrison on 30/05/12

£16.00

+ £4.00 Gift Aid

Great effort Matt, this is a good idea to learn the stage!! Well done. (Simon Metro 6R4)

Donation by Simon Chapman on 29/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Glyn, such a shame you and Matt had to end the BRC early x

Donation by Jaz on 28/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck - we'll watch out for you passing by. Mary and Mick

Donation by Mary Straughan on 27/05/12

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Glyn - good luck, watch out for the tight bends and ensure you have a splash and dash if required.

Donation by Arthur on 27/05/12

£20.00

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Good Luck Glyn from your very proud Mum Nita and Sister Netty xx

Donation by Annette Turner on 26/05/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck mate - hope it cools down a little bit by next weekend otherwise it could get pretty soggy :-)

Donation by Chris Hellings on 25/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with everything you do. Love "Aunty" Caz x

Donation by Caroline Reid on 25/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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This means a lot to me, a very worthy charity. Glyn, watch for the slippy downhill SqR near the farm, it always catches a few out! Go hard or Go home

Donation by Julian Wilkes on 24/05/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck on your run Glyn - am sure you'll do it no matter how challenging it gets - you mad fool!!!!

Donation by George Cragg on 22/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good on u 4 all the good ur doing x

Donation by Leanne Vaughan on 21/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£653.00
  • Offline donations£333.12
  • Text donations£49.00
  • Total raised£1,035.12
  • Gift Aid£155.75

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