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Closed 14/08/2017
Iʼve raised £2,455 to assist Martin with mobility aids and care
- Llanelli, United Kingdom
- Funded on Monday, 14th August 2017
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In the summer of 2016 Martin Harsant challenged himself and 4 of his friends to ride the Marmotte Alpes Sportive in July of 2017. To those of you who don't know, it is one of Worlds toughest bike rides with 174km over 4 French alpine climbs finishing on top of the fabled Alpe D'huez.
Sadly for Martin, during the Christmas of 2016, he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means messages gradually stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting.
MND can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe.
The 4 friends Adrian Small, Anthony Evans, Charlie Solomon and Jonathan Hopkins will still continue with their challenge of the sportive.
It is still a big challenge which will take heart and courage, but this is nowhere near the fight that Martin faces ahead of him.
What started out as a personal challenge for us all, has now become a dedication to Martin, who has inspired us to raise as much funding as possible for him in order to help with his care and future mobility needs.
Any donation that you are able to give will be gratefully appreciated.
Thank you in advance,
Marmotte for Martin Team
Updates
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- 7 years ago
Marmotte For Martin
7 years agoOn Sunday 2nd July we finally got to the start line of the Marmotte Gran Fondo after months of training. Am pleased to say that we all finished together after an arduous day in the saddle. Even though finishing in bright sunshine on Alpe D'huez it was different conditions with wintry feel over the cols that we conquered throughout the day. A little mechanical to test us on the way also but in all a great ride from the 4 boys inspired by their great mate Martin. A big thanks to all the support shown and as Martin would say. Bonjour xx
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- 7 years ago
Marmotte For Martin
7 years agoA good craic was had in the club with Andrew being true to his word having his beard shaved. A good amount of donations with some offline donations being made too. Many thanks and am sure you would say he is a new man
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- 7 years ago
Marmotte For Martin
7 years agoWith just over 2 weeks to go for the Marmotte the team are going well and final preperations are underway. So a big thank you to everyone so far on the donations received. It has been amazing. Also in a fund raiser to run kind of parallel to ours, our friend from "The Bynea Massive" Mr Andrew Grist is soon to shave off his beard. The ZZ top wannabe is now asking for a bit of loving and all your hugs and kisses too to help Martin. Any donations for Marmotte or beard shaving greatly received. Marmotte sounds easier than losing the beard
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Supporters
103
Darren edwards
Aug 13, 2017
£20.00
C.Cole
Aug 13, 2017
Well done to all involved in the fundraising! A great effort for a great cause!
£10.00
Ann Moore
Aug 10, 2017
Paul
Aug 7, 2017
Well done!
£10.00
Ian
Aug 1, 2017
All the best Martin.
£50.00
Katie Jones
Jul 26, 2017
Martin is such a lovely, funny man who deserves every bit of support and help. You are in our thoughts always Martin and we wish you well.All our love Neil, Katie, Girls, Fiona, Tony & Sarah xx
£100.00
Tristan Dunmore
Jul 11, 2017
£10.00
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