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My story

 

Our mate Duncan has Motor Neurone Disease.

MND is a debilitating neurological condition that affects nerves that control voluntary muscles. They gradually stop working until the body stops functioning - while the mind is still active. MND has a prognosis of two to five years, and kills five people a day in the UK alone. There is no cure.

Rather than sitting still, Duncan's doing something about it.

In 2008 a crew of friends and supporters from all around the globe cycled from Amsterdam to London to get out there, get active, enjoy the ride and most importantly raise funds for MND research to help those diagnosed with MND in the future.

Ride for MND '08 was so successful that this year we're doing it again!

Ride for MND '09 is on 23-24 May 2009 starting in London, destination Amsterdam.

MND Research has been progressing rapidly and the identification of Riluzole as a medication to extend lifespan by three to six months has thrown up many clues and avenues for research into how this disease is acquired and how pharmaceuticals can be used to treat, slow and finally halt the progression of symptoms.

In New Zealand we're supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association in their campaign to get funding for Riluzole.  In the rest of the world we're tagging our fundraising for further MND research.

Our website (www.rideformnd.com) has loads of info about the ride and links to all of our online fundraising pages in various currencies, our Facebook group, plus places to go for more information about MND.

You can help - just sponsor a rider or donate directly to an MND charity in your area.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Motor Neurone Disease Association gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor us now!   Thanks for your support!

from the donation tin Donation by FNZ 29/09/09  

£40.00

Well Done!! Donation by Eleanor Parker 28/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I found your details on the NPIA intranet site. I lost my father-in-law to MND last year, so I know what an improtant cause this is. Good luck! Donation by Jim Tyner 25/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Work donations.. Donation by nicola Wills 30/06/09  

£91.00 + £25.67 Gift Aid

Great job Carly and Cam! Donation by Erin D 10/06/09  

£20.00

Congrats Matt and Jon! x Donation by Joanne Granger 06/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Katherine Donation by Mehrdad and Chris Mansourpour 05/06/09  

£500.00

Better late than never Nat!! Donation by Nicko & Muz 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done DB xx Donation by Jessica 29/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Matt! Donation by Joanne 28/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

i can't decide whats the greater achievement..tandem to amsterdam or getting to the bottom of that hill alive!!! well done, brilliant effort! Donation by kate b 27/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Jon, just seen the video on Youtube - worth 20 quid of my money any day! Donation by Simon Lucas 26/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Got to give you something to make the scratches and sunburn worth while! Well done guys! x Donation by Alicia 26/05/09  

£10.00

Matt and Jon- congrats on making it and not arguing over who got to go in front! xx Donation by Lauren Donnelly 26/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Stephanie 26/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Jonathan - damn fool! Donation by Mark B 25/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Kia kaha Duncs Donation by Stephen McDowall 24/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bridget - pedal, pedal, pedal! Proud of you for supporting Duncs & here's to a great ride! Lots of love. xx Donation by Liz, Theo & Jesse 22/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fantastic to hear that you are doing this again Bridget. Wishing you lots of luck and comfort in the saddle! Donation by Bronwyn 22/05/09  

£20.00

Go Duncs! Make sure the family jewels are well protected. B, have a great ride, sorry I couldn't make it, Noel Donation by Noel 22/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Bridget. Donation by Lorna Pettigrew 22/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Martin 22/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

cheeeese! :-) roll the cheese!!!!babybel will have a whole new meaning! look forward to seeing you...... good luck on the bike :-) sponsorship is well Donation by Beth (crazy runner/snowboarder) 21/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go Bridget!!! So proud of you!! Good luck for the ride. A BIG 'Hi' to Duncan. Take care and safe travels. Donation by Kevin and Helen P 21/05/09  

£50.00

Good luck Matthew, have a great weekend Donation by Julie Kershaw 21/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Looks like your weekend will be absolute tandemonium. Sorry Donation by Matt B 21/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck all. Cameron, I am very impressed you dark horse! Donation by Gordon 21/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All power to your pedals in support of this worthy cause. Donation by Martin Snell 21/05/09  

£100.00

Good luck, just keep your mind focussed on the cheese rolling at the end of it Donation by Sally 21/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

That photo is ridiculous Matt Donation by Benjamin Lo 21/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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