My story

Hi, I'm Mike (on the left!) and on the right is my good friend Graham.

I have recently had a very big operation for cancer and I wanted to say a big thank you to all the wonderful people who looked after me at the Norwich University Hospital by trying to raise a few pounds.

So, we are taking off around the whole of the British mainland, leaving on Saturday June 20th. We aim to be back home in Norfolk in around two to two and a half weeks.

I would love it if you would sponsor us, please. Let me explain!

We are starting from Shipdham in Norfolk and heading south to Brighton, where we will collect a stick of rock, then off down to Lands End. From there it will be north, up the west side of the country, through Wales, via Blackpool to collect another stick of rock, then on through the Lake District to our halfway halt at Lunga.

From Lunga we are heading north around Skye, to Cape Wrath then across to John O'Groats. If it works out we may do a quick excursion up to the Orkneys and Shetlands islands, although there won't be much mileage on this section; it's mostly afloat!

From John O'Groats it is down the east coast of the black isle to Inverness, then down through Braemar to St Andrews. From St Andrews on south past Lindisfarne, via Whitby to Skegness for our third stick of rock before running back into Norfolk from the north.

And the sponsorship? Any amount is hugely appreciated.  You can also take part in our 'guess the mileage' competition.  Try and guess how many miles we will do and sponsor your guess by a penny a mile with a chance to win a great prize(see below) So, if you think we will do 3,000 miles, please pledge £30.00.  Every contribution will be entered automatically.

When we get back we will see who came closest and if it is you, you will get a free meal for four at the sensational Hunny Bell restaurant in Hunworth near Holt. This gift has very kindly been donated by my good friend, Henry Watt. Many, many thanks, Henry.

We'll even present you with the three sticks of rock...

So, please make your guess and pledge some cash for the outstanding work that the Big C does to support research into this scary disease! And please remember, you can enter as many times as you like!

Good luck! And thanks!

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Big C

Big C

Charity Registration No. 281730

Every year over 4,000 people across Norfolk and Waveney are diagnosed with cancer. Big C equips scientists, nurses and hospitals to give them a fighting chance of life and hope for the future. Thank you for helping Big C support local people through their cancer diagnosis, treatment and life.

Donations 57

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Well Done - glad the weather was great and the midgies not too bad!! Eddie & Hilary

Donation by hilary manus on 07/07/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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With very best wishes from Julie and Jonathan - well done on the trip!

Donation by julie gardiner on 07/07/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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WELL DONE MIKE, RESPECT TO YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE ACHIEVED

Donation by TREVOR STEWARD on 07/07/09

£20.00

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Well done Mike - hope you've recovered!

Donation by Jerry McC. on 07/07/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Hope you had a great adventure and are not too saddle sore.

Donation by claire fiddy on 06/07/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Well done honey sorry so late with making donation, lots of love Mary Pete, Sam Josh and Tom

Donation by Mary Harcourt-Ellis on 06/07/09

£25.00

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Thats about 10 pounds for each time you fall off matey... Have a great trip we are both proud of you.

Donation by Lobby and Anne-marie on 30/06/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Have a great time, keep safe, and well done to you both!

Donation by tracy and dave on 28/06/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/06/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Thinking of you out in the wind and rain... Have fun and keep in radio contact!

Donation by Mike,Nicki, Lotte and Jemima on 19/06/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it!

Donation by Jeremy on 18/06/09

£10.00

go for it guys. have fun. we are all proud of you. The breast imaging department at the N and N send regards.

Donation by mel and all in breast imaging on 17/06/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

have a gret ol time but go you careful boys! x

Donation by the Streeties on 17/06/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

All the best; go for it!

Donation by Stuart Martin on 17/06/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Boys will be boys! well done.

Donation by Andrea & Matt on 15/06/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

What a lovely thing to do, never mind the leathers, got adequate wet weather gear?? - Wales! - Scotland!? Have a great trip Mike - be safe.

Donation by kweku Graves on 12/06/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

What an inspiration you are! Enjoy every mile, have fun. Caroline x

Donation by Caroline Bennett-Jane on 10/06/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

40 years in the saddle by Major Bunsore

Donation by Liz Thomas on 10/06/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck, enjoy!!!

Donation by Lucinda and Alex on 10/06/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

I know you will have a great trip. Enjoy it, raise lots of money for this great charity and come back safely! Good on you both! x

Donation by Ruth Mills on 09/06/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck, hope all goes well x

Donation by Selina Carbutt on 08/06/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on your fab journey x

Donation by Lucie Hopkins on 02/06/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck boys, hope you don't fall off!

Donation by Beth Howard on 02/06/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Take it easy, and have great trip.

Donation by Jane Saunderson on 31/05/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

This looks just fab & have lots of fun!

Donation by Allison Gaymer on 28/05/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,605.85
  • Offline donations£1,032.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,637.85
  • Gift Aid£389.47

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