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UPDATE: Team Backup UK for Cancer completed this challenge on 18 June in 6 days, 22 hours and 48 minutes.

Thank you for your truly marvellous support - including reclaimed Gift Aid a total of £13,674.60 has been raised in aid of Cancerbackup (updated 29 July 2008)

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TEAM BACKUP UK FOR CANCER (TEAM BUKC)

Promoting Inspiration and a Zest for Life

 Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

Cancer survivor, Andy Griffin is the inspiration behind Team Backup UK for Cancer. In pursuit of his dream, Andy with 3 Ironman triathlete friends and 8 support crew has created a four man team to race over 3,000 miles across America from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The team is totally committed to supporting Andy to realise his dream. In doing this the team has four key objectives:

  • to be a Race Across America (RAAM) finisher

  • to provide hope and inspiration to those touched by cancer by showing one can lead a fulfilling life post treatment by applying the right mindset

  • to increase the awareness and raise funds in aid of Cancerbackup

  • to have fun by living the dream!

The race has been described as one of the toughest on earth, a fact that convinced Andy and the team to take on the Herculean challenge of this event starting on 11 June 2008. In doing so the team will demonstrate that ordinary people can achieve great things by setting their minds to it and by believing in themselves and in each other. The team’s amazing target is to complete the race in less than 9 days - expectations are riding high!

The team's mission is to competitively complete RAAM 2008 with a sense of overwhelming joint achievement and ‘fun,’ as well as raising funds in aid of Cancerbackup.

11 times Paralympic Gold medallist and London Marathon winner Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE is supporting Team Backup UK for Cancerto ride the extra mile for charity.  Tanni, who is the team’s Patron, said of Andy Griffin:
 

"When I was seriously training 30 mile sessions were some of the most gruelling for me, so the thought that Andy, who onlytook part in his first triathlon in 2005 after rigorous cancer treatment, is going to attempt with his team to cycle over 3000 miles across America in 9 days is awe-inspiring.   Andy is proof that if you have the belief and determination you can achieve whatever you attempt. Good luck to Andy and Team Backup."

For more information on Cancerbackup goto:
 www.cancerbackup.org.uk:

 For more information on Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE goto: www.tanni.co.uk/home.html

For more information on Team Backup UK for Cancer goto:
www.teambackup.co.uk

Thank you for visiting the team's fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor us online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancerbackup will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor us now!

Many thanks for your support.

Good Luck to you all. Donation by Paul Davidson 03/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Bill Frith & Annette Dolphin 02/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

On behalf of the Board members of VW Group Germany. Good luck to you all! Donation by David Ingram 02/06/08  

£200.00

I can't imagine how fit you must have to be to do this! The very best of luck for the event and raising money for a great cause. Donation by Sam Hughes 02/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What an inspiration you are as a team - good luck to you all Donation by Sarah Nelson 02/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This is in recognition of the great effort we know our son Andrew will make for this worthy cause. Donation by June & Peter Kemp 02/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Nick and the rest of the team Donation by Geoff and Gill 01/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are an insperation Andy, all the best and good luck. Donation by Sue Hooton 31/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Cath C 30/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Brave or mad we both wish you well with this endeavour. Fingers crossed for not too many hitches. Happy cycling. Donation by Bob & Helen Bouldin 30/05/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Best of Luck, Hope you all have a trouble free crossing Donation by Joan and Mike Elliott 30/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I wish you good luck and lots of fun! Donation by Anneke 30/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Mike G - thanks for your help on Wednesday - hope you take plenty of Northern Soul tracks with you to the USA!!! Donation by Colin Gore 30/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Nick. I'll be thinking of you whilst I am on the golf course on my holidays! Donation by Steve and Lorna Illingworth 30/05/08  

£20.00

I think I said you were mad last time. Now I know it's true!Good luck guys.You're inspirational! Donation by Clare B 29/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Massive respect for you all. Good luck. Donation by Mandy Osborne 29/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and all the best! Donation by Niteen 29/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all! Donation by Danielle (openreach) 29/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all, especially to my brother Allan, if you get time send us a postcard Donation by Caryl Kernaghan 29/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and best wishes Donation by Roy Kirby 29/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! What a start to Malcolm's retirement! Donation by Kirsty 28/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Andy & team Donation by Stella 28/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck and hope you enjoy it too! Donation by Martin & Jo Macfarlane 27/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Alison Russell 27/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to all of the team Donation by Paul Stuart 27/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We wish you best and hope you achieve your objectives. Good Luck!! Donation by Simon, Alison Jess & Evie Hunter 27/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Andy, you're amazing. I hope you and the rest of the team really enjoy the experience. Good luck! Donation by Sam W 25/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You inspired me with your determination and dedication. Please continue the work of seeking greater support to people who have to deal with cancer.. Donation by Friend of Andy Griffin, Unilever 25/05/08  

£1,000.00

Good luck, i'm sure it will be a fantastic experience and journey for you all Donation by Harpal (Lees Stores) thru Mike 24/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck with this amazing challenge. Respect to you all ! Donation by Tracey Nolan 23/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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