Raised: 75%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £3,771.00
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My story

 

My great friend Chris Kemp was diagnosed with MS in 2001, aged only 31.  This is a cruel disease which gradually destroys your nervous system, eventually robbing the sufferer of their physical abilities.  Despite being a fighter (and if you know Chris, you'll know he is a fighter!) Chris has a very aggresive form of MS which has left him with limited movement and reliant on help at such a young age with 2 children of 7 and 5 years old.  Seeing what he and his wife Clare have to cope with has drawn me to deciding to raise money for MS sufferers.

Many of you will already know Chris.  For those of you who don't he is a living legend - a larger than life character and a true friend to so many.

When I was invited to do this challenge, I didn't have to think twice about supporting The Multiple Sclerosis Society.   I really do hope you will be able to support this incredibly worthwhile cause, which has a massive impact on helping the lives of those afflicted by this cruel disease.

So, what does this challenge involve?  Well, on 17th June I will be meeting up with 9 others and their bicycles and we will be setting off from London on a 317-mile 4-day journey to Paris, over some challenging terrain and averaging 80 miles a day.  Yikes!  I have bought a smart racing bike and completed many miles of training ... but will it be enough...??!!!


Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: MS Society gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now! 

Many thanks for  your support.

got there - well done! Donation by Paddy 20/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Billy M.....sorry for late arrival! x Donation by Fish 06/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bill, hope it went well, excellent cause. Donation by ian pollard 03/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope you made it! Donation by Jack Pitman 26/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hi Bill, hope you managed it. Great challenge and cause. All the best Donation by Phil Sutton 26/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hopefully, you have completed this by now...I hope it all went smoothly and the body isn't aching too much. Donation by Dean Harris 25/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Bill, from the Malcolm Hollis partners, good luck. Donation by Alex Brown 19/06/09  

£100.00

Good luck for the final push through France Bill Donation by Andrew Marshall 18/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Fantastic, Here's to Paris - good luck Donation by David Hargreaves 18/06/09  

£100.00

Good luck Bill! Make sure you pack a puncture kit and spanner Donation by Martin Perrott 17/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Bill Please don't wear the lycra sailing, good luck. Donation by Neville Askew 16/06/09  

£25.00

Good luck Bill - remember “Bicycles are almost as good as guitars for meeting girls.” - Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Donation by twentyretail 16/06/09  

£50.00

Bonne chance Billy! Look forward to some entertaining stories on your (safe) return xx Donation by Strats 16/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

"It's not all about the bike" remember - but it will probably be all about your very sore backside! Donation by Rozzie 16/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

£1 sponsorship for the number of miles (or maybe even km) you'll do before you collapse and retire Donation by Andrew McKay 16/06/09  

£51.00 + £14.38 Gift Aid

Good luck...I am very proud of you!!! xxxx (I also agree with Mark Sartori.....!) Donation by Dawn 16/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I hear you have got all the kit, would love to see you fully gimped up, good luck Donation by Ed Blackett 15/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

A great effort Bill - good luck! Donation by James Keys 15/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Saddle up.. Donation by Jules, Clarendon 12/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Whatever you do, use Assos Chamois cream! Good luck Donation by Tim Hugill 12/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Bill Donation by Gareth Davies 12/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

bon chance - great effort Donation by Dewars 11/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Bill Donation by Adrian Smith 10/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done you. hope it is not too painful Donation by Michael K 10/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Amazing effort. Donation by Rob Tudor 10/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Head down, bottom up and vasaline, what a mental picture, just kkep singing the wheels on the bike go round and round, round and round, etc etc Donation by Martin M 10/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

bravo bill! Donation by Angus Malcolmson 10/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

don't forget the banana! Donation by bill tyser 10/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

watch out french girls billy s about run like the wind!!! Donation by johnnie fairhall 10/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

very worthy cause - good luck Donation by Chris Lovegrove 10/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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