Updated on Dec 13th 2011 at 6:27 PM from the JustGiving API

Two Army Medics based in Strensall will begin a coast to coast cycle ride this Sunday (2 October 2011) to raise funds for Martin House Children’s Hospice in York. Staff Sergeant William McLeish (41) and Sergeant Chris Wilson (32) from 2 Medical Brigade will begin their journey at Ravenglass and finish at South Shields, covering a total of 186 miles in four days. The duo are undertaking the Hadrian’s Wall challenge to accumulate as much money as possible for the Hospice, which cares for children and young people of all ages with progressive life limiting illnesses, and provides vital support to their families. SSgt McLeish, who comes from Dunning in Perthshire, has been in the Army for 18 years. He said: “We have raised around £1300 so far, but our target is £3000. Martin House relies heavily on donations and fundraising to provide vital care and support for so many local children and their families. We would be extremely grateful for any support from the public to help meet our goal.” Sgt Wilson, from South Shields said the support so far has been overwhelming: “three of the local supermarkets allowed us to conduct collections at their stores. Highland Spring also offered to supply us with water for the event. “We are shocked at people’s generosity but so thankful that they realise what a worthwhile and charitable cause this is.” The medics will finish their challenge on Wednesday 5 October 2011. To sponsor them and track their ride please visit www.justgiving.com/willie-mcleish-chris-wilsonC2C

Updated on Dec 13th 2011 at 6:22 PM from the JustGiving API

We have handed over all monies to Martin House today, the justgiving site will be open until the end of Dec as its still coming in. Please donate if you can. Cheers Willie, Chris, Lorna & Al

Updated on Nov 21st 2011 at 11:55 AM from the JustGiving API

Guys we have an Asda collection on 9th Dec to try and get to the £3000 mark. Keep donating, if you have done already, thankyou

Updated on Oct 31st 2011 at 8:08 PM from the JustGiving API

The ride has been done, we are still collecting for the next few weeks, please keep donating if you can. Thanks again Willie, Chris, Lorna & Al

Updated on Oct 2nd 2011 at 9:44 AM from the JustGiving API

Well it's arrived, off to Ravenglass today. Start the ride tomorrow am. Keep the sponsors coming, the justgiving site will b open for 3 months post event, hopefully with your donations we will get to our £3000 target. Thanks to those who have Donated already. Willie, Chris & the team.

Updated on Oct 1st 2011 at 9:15 AM from the JustGiving API

Well tomorrow is the big day, keep sponsoring please, hopefully the indian summer will stay until Wednesday. Remember all monies donated is for This great Childrens charity, please take the time to read it. Thankyou. Willie & Chris

Updated on Sep 29th 2011 at 2:16 PM from the JustGiving API

3 days to go

Updated on Sep 29th 2011 at 2:16 PM from the JustGiving API

3 days to go until the ride, keep donating please. Many thanks, Willie & Chris

Updated on Sep 25th 2011 at 4:51 PM from the JustGiving API

Myself, Chris and Al Just collected £600 @ Asda, 1 week to go before the big day, keep donating via justgiving link, thanks to those who have donated so far. Cheers

Updated on Aug 31st 2011 at 4:07 PM from the JustGiving API

Now over £1000 Mark, thankyou to all those who have donated already. Willie & Chris.

Updated on Aug 30th 2011 at 6:12 PM from the JustGiving API

Thankyou to all that have donated so far , just over £1000 Mark.

Updated on Jul 30th 2011 at 8:08 AM from the JustGiving API

Myself and Chris Wilson will be doing the coast2coast cycle(Hadrians Wall) on 2-5 Oct for Martin House Childrens Hospice in York. Also takin part is Lorna Rodger and Al Gardner. We are trying to raise £3000 for the hospice. Martin House is a very worthwhile cause and is brilliant for the children it has in its care. Please take time to look at the link.

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