simon eakhurst is fundraising for Cancer Treatment And Research Trust

Simon Eakhurst's Fundraising Page

Lands End to John o 'Groats

on 22/06/2009

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Team members:

Olly Vine

Raising money for

Cancer Treatment And Research Trust

Charity Registration No. 292909

The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust (CTRT) plays a key role in funding the world-class research carried out at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre which makes a major contribution, nationally and internationally, in the battle against cancer.

Research at Mount Vernon has already led to major advances in cancer treatments, prolonging and saving many lives But the CTRT needs to raise more than £300,000 each and every year to enable the research team to continue this vital work.

A new £1.4m chemotherapy treatment and research unit, funded by the CTRT, will enable more patients to participate in trials of the very latest treatments available for most types of cancer.

More information available from Brian Abbott, CTRT Fundraising Manager, The Clocktower, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Middx, HA6 2RN (tel: 07758 739185)

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simon eakhurst

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Raised: 103%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £3,095.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

From the time I was six when I realised my dad had blatantly lied to me that he was still holding on to my saddle behind me, I had a love of cycling.

He was a pretty special man my father, so you can imagine how our family life changed beyond recognition when he lost his battle with lymphatic cancer after five long years back in 1995. He was treated by the wonderful team at Mount Vernon hospital in Hertfordshire, which coincidentally turned out to be the same bunch who helped me with my own close shave with the Big C nearly two years ago.

That love of cycling had lain buried for many years until feeling the need for an extreme challenge my friend suggested we ride the LEJOG route. For those unfamiliar with the term (I was) that’s 1066 miles from the very foot of Land’s End right up to the hat of John O’Groat’s in wee bonnie Scotland in just 12 days. It will be a killer ride. Both he and I are doing it for personal reasons for the benefit of cancer charities, me to the Cancer Treatment & Research Trust at Mount Vernon to try and help repay an un-repayable debt and so they can continue to help many more people in the future.

Having done a bit of training over the last few months I know I will suffer greatly, have moments of utter despair and be unable to contemplate placing my saddle sore arse back on the bike after days and days on the road…but then that toil and discomfort is nothing compared to what people have to endure on a daily basis when they are living with cancer.

So on the 21st of June I will set off with my equally insane friend Olly on our 12-day trek oop North. Just us, no support.

It would be totally brilliant if you could help me on my way by donating through my Justgiving page – www.justgiving.com/simoneakhurst1 It’s quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me. The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust will get 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 my father may not be behind my bike in person anymore, but I hope that him and all you lovely people will be there in spirit getting me through those thousand odd miles in aid of such a worthy cause. So many people will benefit from your generosity.
Thank you.

	Well done Simon! Very, very, very impressive! xxx Donation by Helen Arnold 29/07/09
	Total and untter madness....... Well done ! LOL Bessey x Donation by Jane Bessey 23/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Fantastic work Simon. Can't wait to see you soon and hear the stories! Donation by simon gosling 20/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Hannah Boase 20/07/09
	Well done Simon and Olly. Arse cream? You haven't seen the start of it 'til you hit the mountains. See you both in the Alps next year, no excuses! Donation by Paul Mann, Firefly 15/07/09	£50.00
	On behalf of the lovely Margaret Gilbert. What a star! Donation by simon eakhurst 14/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Much appreciated support from Dick who gave me cash in the pub last night.. Donation by simon eakhurst 11/07/09	£50.00
	Generosity from Jean and Norman Henly, mums eldest sister and her good man! Donation by simon eakhurst 11/07/09	£50.00
	Guys, you have touched our hearts with your epic journey & we're so grateful to you for raising money for such a worthy cause. Huge Congrats xxxx Donation by AMIE & DOM 11/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Nice work fella - big love from the Clarks! x Donation by David Clark (Puddle) 09/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Nigel Barden 08/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 07/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done!x Donation by Bona Orakwue 07/07/09	£10.00
	Good luck with the rest of your journey sir! Cheers, Andrew Donation by Andrew Naylor 07/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Simon, a very impressive jaunt on your bike! Glad you both made it in one piece. Congratulations Donation by Stephen Plesniak 07/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Bonkers!! Well done boys. Donation by Kate @ ARRI Crew 07/07/09	£10.00
	You hero!!! Love Double Act (Al & Rob) Donation by Alastair Cook 07/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	On behalf of lovely neighbours Steve & Carolyn Wise who's generosity is much appreciated. Donation by simon eakhurst 07/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Late as always! Donation by fiona Campbell 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	This probably won't even cover the cost of arse plasters but we both hope it helps in some way Donation by Michael & Helga 06/07/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Super feat from a super man. Well done. Love and kisses (for your bottom) Josh and Jane Haines Donation by Josh Haines 06/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations - Richard & Ratree (in Thailand) Donation by richard morris 06/07/09	£20.00
	Well done Simon. Our love. Elaine and family Donation by Elaine Guffogg 04/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	you mentalist!! what a fantastic effort and brilliant cause. now put your feet up and let those blisters heal! xx Donation by nicky & jak 04/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You've inspired me, I might jog round the garden! You deserve to be completely utterly proud of yourself! with love from Jodi Dean and Jack x Donation by Jodi Taylor 04/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done - I think that you are amazing - what character! Donation by Adam Garland 04/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	well done. nearly there spence Donation by spencer ferszt 02/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go chicken legs Go!!!! Love the Garlands xxx Donation by susan garland 01/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simon you should have a good tan by now Donation by Paul Cross 01/07/09	£40.00

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Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£589.49

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