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Unfortunately we are unable to more than one charity per page!! We appreciate that it is an annoyance, but please give equally to both charities, thankyou! For pledges to Leukemia Research please see our sister page -

http://www.justgiving.com/usacoast2coast2008

USA Coast to Coast 2008
The Ride Across America

Scope - Oceanside, California to Atlantic City, New Jersey - West to East USA, 3043 miles.

Matthew Dowse and Andrew Wyeth are great buddies.  They play rugby together for Rosslyn Park Football Club in South West London.
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Matthew and Andrew’s mums both died of cancer.  Pippa Dowse was diagnosed with cancer in 2002, she eventually lost her battle against cancer in May 2005, it was the Royal Marsden Hospital in London that provided not only a great deal of expertise, but also support and compassion during tough times.  Gwyneth Wyeth had Myeloma, a form of Leukaemia, and passed away in December 2001 at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.

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The Charities

The Royal Marsden Hospital was the first hospital in the world dedicated to cancer treatment and research into the causes of cancer. The Trust provides inpatient, day care and outpatient services for all areas of cancer treatment, pioneering and innovating in all areas of cancer treatment. It is a leader in its field, striving for excellence. 
Leukaemia Research is the only charity in the UK dedicated exclusively to researching blood cancers and disorders including leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and other lymphomas, and myeloma.  Their scientists and doctors work in over fifty top research centres across the UK. They are seeking to improve diagnosis of blood disorders and treatments for patients, and to find a cure for blood cancers.  LR need to raise more than £100 million over the next five years to sustain their investment and as they receive no Government grants their life-saving research depends entirely on voluntary donations.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) is a United States charitable organisation providing support for people affected by cancer, founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong. The LAF states that its mission is 'to inspire and empower' cancer sufferers and their families, under the motto "unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything".
The Challenge - To complete the USA coast to coast ride in 12-15 days which amounts to 200-250 miles a day, riding at an average speed of 20+ mph whilst raising as much money as possible for Leukaemia Research, The Royal Marsden Hospital and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

How you can help? – The boys are looking for sponsorship from organisations and individuals in various different forms and would be grateful for any kind of support or donation.
If you would like to find out more on how you could help then please email Andrew and Matthew at usac2c08@aol.com

Well done. Next year again? Donation by Beatrix Bevernage 03/09/08  

£20.00

Yeehah !!! well done guys-what a great effort.- Donation by Wendy & Steve (Eddy) 01/09/08  

£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

Well done both of you. Donation by Iris and Ray Hibbins 20/08/08  

£10.00

Well done Donation by Jennie Lane 12/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Terrific effort, Matt, your mum would be very proud. Donation by Jeremy & Helen Rowe 07/08/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Keep pedalling and no more punctures! Donation by Jil & Mike Deacon 02/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

This one is for Pippa Donation by Jane Blanckenhagen 30/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good lucky guys - and love to Pippa. Donation by Brendan McCarthy 30/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Better late than never! Donation by Tom Blake 24/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I think you're mad, but it's brilliant, hope it goes well Donation by Diz 23/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have fun! Donation by Jamie Randall 15/07/08  

£20.00

Best of luck! Donation by Paul Oliveira 14/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt. Do you think it's enough of a challenge? Donation by Andrew Bacon 10/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

enjoy your holiday! Donation by Dentist 09/07/08  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

good luck to the whole team! Donation by milo 09/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

For all our mums Donation by Charlotte 08/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck to both of you!! Donation by Peter Thomas 08/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck (I hear vaseline may stop the chafing). Donation by Sue B & Simon E 08/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Some trip, good on y'er! Donation by John Lloyd Parry 07/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Wow! So much good luck - an amazing challenge. Donation by Tina Wild 05/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have fun - it's better than Insurance! Donation by Andrew Dixon 02/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck lads! Donation by Rich Watkins 02/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Charlie Whiteman 01/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Glad you've got the best physio on board. Lots of luck Donation by Kate Tissot 26/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck guys? Donation by Robert Boultwood 20/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

massive, good luck Donation by mike greenacre 20/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck guys! Even more to Pippa and Dee and their efforts! Donation by Arnold Family 18/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck lads. Let's see you on a tandem next year... Donation by Matt Monahan 13/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck guys. Padded pants all the way! Donation by Caroline Fox 13/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Peter Warrener 11/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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