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The Four Points Challenge

Michael Shelmerdine is raising money for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) UK
In memory of Alex Carter
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SMA UK is a national charity supporting anyone affected by spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic, neuromuscular condition that causes muscle weakness and loss of movement. We offer support and information and advocate on issues important to the SMA Community.

Story

Background:

Alex was born 19th June 2007.  Amanda and Alan were delighted that their family was now complete, with a little brother to join Dan.  No parents could have been more thrilled.  They spoiled him with love; baby Alex felt the sand on a day trip to Looe, and he enjoyed Paignton!

Attentive staff at Derriford Hospital confirmed that something was seriously wrong early in January 2008.  Alex was diagnosed with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy.  He died, quietly, on 25th January.

The Four Points Challenge – the Rawhide Ride!

I aim to ride my motorbike to the four corners of mainland Britain, starting from Plymouth, Devon on Thursday, 19th June, the day when Alex would have been one year old.  I will finish back in Plymouth on Saturday, 28th June.  There will be media coverage of the event ... and you can find much more info on my Blog; find it at:  http://thefourpointschallenge.blogspot.com/

Commercial Sponsorship:

Several businesses have come forward to support my Challenge.  Sincere thanks to Two Wheel Technics, Denman’s Insurance Consultants, GT Motorcycles and Protyre for their support.

You could sponsor me:

1)  For a Sponsor Sheet or to make a donation, call Ply (01752) 319655. 
2)  Easier to pay online?  For full details visit http://www.justgiving.com/thefourpointschallenge

… and THANK YOU for being prepared to help!

Michael

Donation summary

Total
£1,575.73
+ £94.77 Gift Aid
Online
£711.50
Offline
£864.23

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