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The mission is something of a challenge by any feet!

In June 2012 the Rocky Mountains, Canada will come alive with the 'Ride Across The Rockies' team cycling 1,066km; 24 hours a day; over 4 days! in aid of The Willow Foundation.

The idea is to raise funds and awareness of the Willow Foundation, providing Special Days to seriously ill adults between 16-40 years old.

The riders and support crew undertaking this challenge are:

Andy Batten; Jeff Batten; Craig Jackson-Dyke; Andy Mawson; Martyn Oakey; James Warrick and Glyn Powell

With the World Finest National Parks as our backdrop, ‘Ride Across The Rockies!’ will be an fulfilling challenge for all involved, taking in some of the best scenery – namely Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Kamloops before finishing in Whistler.

The challenge will be exceptional climbing to extreme altitudes and crossing some touch terrain.

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My charity

Willow Foundation

Willow Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1106746

The Willow Foundation is the only charity in the UK that provides psychological and emotional support for seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds through the provision of special day experiences.

Donations 65

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GO GO THE BIG SHOW! Enjoy the ride JW. Good luck to you all. Don't forget your chamois cream...

Donation by James Bonham on 30/05/12

£80.00

+ £20.00 Gift Aid

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To Andy B Good Luck with the ride take care of yourself. Love Daphne xx

Donation by Daisy Edwards on 29/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Keith Moore on 28/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Jon Oakey on 28/05/12

£20.00

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Good luck Martyn and the RATR team

Donation by Abi Silver on 28/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by peter salter on 28/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck James......Hope It Goes Well

Donation by Ian Kelly on 27/05/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andy B don't eat all the sandwiches save some for the other riders. Love from the Poolies xxxxx

Donation by ANNE POOLE on 24/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Glyn. Myra & Alistair

Donation by Alistair Morrison on 21/05/12

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Andy, make sure you are not too worn out for our spin classes afterwards! Sharron & Gary Zumeris

Donation by Sharron Zumeris on 18/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Craig Watch out for those bears!

Donation by George Dyke on 16/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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good luck craig, can't wait to hear all about it. xxx

Donation by Karen Pelly on 14/05/12

£50.00

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Good luck Glyn xx

Donation by Chris Johnston on 12/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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To those that I know (Andy, Martyn, James) and those that I don't - you are mental but what a worthy cause, GOOD LUCK!!! xx

Donation by Sarah King on 12/05/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andy to you and the team, such a great charity. I will want to see some photo's Andy when you are next at Allinsons.

Donation by Sue Freestone on 09/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck to you all.

Donation by Adriaan Mosseveld on 09/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Susan Camp on 07/05/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Christine Gibbs on 06/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck chris and john rowson

Donation by Christine rowson on 05/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck

Donation by Laurence & Pauline Neve on 04/05/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Laura Flack on 02/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Andy Batten. The very best of luck, you'll never ride a bike again!!! Thanks for the signed Arsenal shirt, It will take pride of place. Cheers.

Donation by Brian Lloyd on 30/04/12

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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To Andy B Best of luck from all us golfers. Go for it! Club Duver

Donation by Jeffrey Batten on 29/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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GOOD LUCK JAMES!! wishing you all the best on your journey across the Rockies! Watch out for the grizzlies xxxxxxx

Donation by Victoria Mossop on 29/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck mate! good cause and remember keep going through the pain!!!

Donation by Simon Gibbs on 25/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,464.93
  • Offline donations£6,280.67
  • Text donations£5.00
  • Total raised£9,750.60
  • Gift Aid£710.75

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