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My story

 

It is a little known fact that leukaemia and other blood cancers are the most common cause of non-accidental death amongst 16-30 year olds in the UK

In December 2005, my brother, Tim Reeve, tragically died of acute leukaemia. Together with my mum and dad, I established a charitable trust in his name to help other teenagers and young adults with blood cancers.

Building on the success of my father’s Walk to the World Cup, my friend, Rob Aitken and I have trained hard for over 9 months for our own amazing journey, a Deca Ironman to the Rugby World Cup which started on August 15 and comprised;

        A cross channel (24 mile) swim 

        A 1120 mile (112 miles a day for 10 days) cycle ride

        A 262 mile (a marathon a day for 10 days) run

You can read our web dairy and see the photo gallery at www.thetimreevecharitabletrust.org.uk

Unfortunately, bad weather meant that we couldn't attempt the channel swim but we did swim 24 miles in the sea at Dover Harbour spending over 15 hours in the water - it was the hardest physical challenge that either of us had ever experienced. We have also completed the cycle ride with some tough times and some amazing experiences. Finally, the running, which was without doubt the most challenging of all and we both struggled at times but pulled each other through with a little help from our good friends.

So we've reached the end of our journey but not the end for  our cause to help young people with leukaemia. Thank you for your sponsorship and support and please spread the word and let your friends know - maybe they will be inspired to help young people with blood cancers so that, unlike Tim, they have the chance for their dreams to come true. 

 Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Leukaemia Research Fund 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.

Good currents and fair winds - best of luck to you both. Donation by Claire Thornton 01/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You're both crazy!! Good Luck! Donation by Anna Stephens 01/08/07  

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Don't know either of you but all the best! Will be an incredible effort! Donation by James Mayer 01/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Louise Wood 01/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I have so much respect for you guys, I wish you the very best of luck. Donation by Mark Halliday 31/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck, you nutters!!! Donation by hels bels 31/07/07  

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You guys are definately NUTS but good on you! It's a great cause Donation by Pedro Martins 31/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck lads! Rob - mind those tantrums on the bike! Donation by Tom Howard 31/07/07  

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Good luck fellas from the Winter Wonderland Boys Donation by Bangers, Bluey, Hazza and Ginty 31/07/07  

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This is Amazing! Donation by Andy Mortimer 31/07/07  

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All the best, don't forget the vaseline! Donation by Mark Kimber 31/07/07  

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Good luck! Donation by Emma Mason 31/07/07  

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A very worthwhile cause & a great tribute to Tim Donation by Celia Bonnett 30/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best with your journey. Donation by Nikki Keene 30/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Chris Evans 30/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you both every success for a very worthwhile cause. Love Beverley, Keziah and Paul Donation by Beverley 30/07/07  

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Good luck Rob & Dan. Donation by Sara Hunt 29/07/07  

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You're crazy but best of luck! x Donation by Sally Fraser 29/07/07  

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Good luck boys, will be thinking of you both x Donation by catherine butler 28/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I wish you both well for an incredible journey - God's speed Donation by Geraint 27/07/07  

£80.00

Hope those waves wash you to France - you're both so mad! Donation by Sarah and Ben 27/07/07  

£100.00

Swim like hell to avoid the sharks. Will be in our thoughts through out good luck. x Donation by Chris & Rachel 27/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Tempo Tempo Tempo! Good Luck Mate! Donation by Toby Naish 27/07/07  

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Can't believe you're doing this (know it's not quite as strenuous as extreme badmington). x Donation by Celia Boydell 27/07/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Nutters, both gone mad. Good Luck with it. Donation by Bhavika Mistry 26/07/07  

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Good luck Uncle Dan Donation by Jo and Sam 26/07/07  

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Donation by Fridgey 26/07/07  

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Good luck.This is an amazing fundraising event and you deserve to over exceed ur target Donation by Charlotte Clark 26/07/07  

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Good luck guys - enjoy Paris Donation by Dave Cousins 25/07/07  

£100.00

How far - you must be crazy but so great! Donation by Ian and Linda 25/07/07  

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