My story

The plan is to cycle the 1000 miles from John O'Groats to Lands End in 8 days and in aid of the Psychiatry Research Trust. That's 125 miles a day, 8 days straight. Having never done any road cycling until this Summer this is a seriously daunting challenge and it starts in only two weeks time.

Organised by James Bowthorpe (who last year became the fastest man to cycle around the world, smashing the existing record by 20 days) this is his next fundraising venture for www.whatsdrivingparkinsons.net A cause very close to my heart. As some of you may know, my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's nearly six years ago now so this is for him!X

For this ride i am hoping to raise £1000 for the Parkinson's Disease Research clinic (PDRC) which is run by the Psychiatry Research Trust. This money will go towards funding the 'What's Driving Parkinson's' research project being carried out by the PDRC. The administration costs of the charity are below 1%... so (almost) every penny of sponsorship will go to this worth-while cause.

I know this is a lot of miles to travel and a lot of money to raise. I also know that i am by no means the fittest or the most experienced of cyclists but with your support and a good tail wind i'm going to give it everything!

Thanks for reading X

My charity

Psychiatry Research Trust

Psychiatry Research Trust

Charity Registration No. 284286

The Psychiatry Research Trust supports research and investigation into mental health, mental illness and brain disease including specific diseases or conditions with psychiatric aspects. It also supports research into the causes, means of prevention, diagnoses and treatment of such conditions.

Donations 39

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Congratulations and all the best to your dad.

Donation by Peter Norris on 04/10/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by jane goodger on 20/09/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Brilliant effort Tom - very well done! Love Caroline and Hugh

Donation by hugh sinclair on 14/09/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Well done chap, wish I could have been there to witness the old dog spirit in action! Now for that well deserved pint! Very impressed mate.

Donation by Fabian Baker on 14/09/10

£20.00

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Brilliant - well done Tom Love Liz and Henry

Donation by Elizabeth Elliot on 11/09/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good Luck

Donation by George Woodruff on 10/09/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Only your father could convince someone to do this ! Best wishes and good luck.

Donation by Ward McKimm on 08/09/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Donation by Charlotte Holme on 08/09/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Great cause. Best of luck Tom

Donation by Alex Jackson on 06/09/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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I understand padded shorts are a necessity.... Good luck. Tim.

Donation by Tim Aldridge on 06/09/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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What a fab thing to do all the very best. Jennie Miller

Donation by jennie miller on 06/09/10

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Well done, Tom. Have a great ride! Delighted you are doing this for your old man. There can be no better cause.

Donation by Malcolm and Jane Gill on 06/09/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Good luck-we shall all be thinking of you

Donation by nigel atkinson on 05/09/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Safe journey!

Donation by Philip Chippindale on 05/09/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Donation by Peter Dudgeon on 04/09/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Tom, well done on this great challenge. We will be thinking of you and praying for a safe journey and strong tail-wind. Chris Jane Camilla Charlie Liz

Donation by Chris Jarman on 04/09/10

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going.......may the wind always be at your back!

Donation by Bryan Winch on 01/09/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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With our love and prayers Tom. From Bella and Phil, Chris, Kat, Johnny and Ben

Donation by Elizabeth Moon on 01/09/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Thomas, what a wonderful thing to do for your father, God Speed. Linda & Richard Jackson

Donation by Richard Jackson on 31/08/10

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Good stuff Thomas, were all rooting for you at Preshaw. Just one question - East or West of the Pennines?

Donation by chris Thompson on 31/08/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Am sure the masses of goodwill will help you on your way. Good luck.

Donation by Gordon Parham on 30/08/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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An admirable way to raise money for a very worthwhile cause. Your dad must be very proud of you...I would be!! Helen, Ella & Oli Janes x

Donation by Helen Janes on 28/08/10

£20.00

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Good luck!

Donation by Risto & Lindsay on 27/08/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Donation by Olga White on 27/08/10

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All credit to you - Enjoy

Donation by Colin Dyer on 25/08/10

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$3,184.66
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$3,184.66
  • Gift Aid$646.47

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