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For those of you who know Ian or Paul (or if you're lucky enough to know both of them!) you'll know that they have a tendency to agree to things without always thinking it through! That being said, they'll then get on and do it!!

So we were chatting one evening and somehow convinced ourselves it would be a good idea to do the HCPT cycle to Lourdes in 2015, followed by the London Marathon and to top it all off (as if it was needed!) we'll row from Reading to London. To give some context (i.e. distances!) we'll be covering 550 mile cycle, 26.2 mile run and 70 mile row. Oh yeah, we're going to complete it all within the space of two months!

Now that you know we've both officially lost the plot, and our social lives as we train to survive this, we better tell you why we're doing this. Paul has been involved in the work of HCPT for the last 16 years, travelling every Easter to look after the sick, disabled and needy children the charity takes to Lourdes. This is a fantastic charity which relies solely on donations from generous people, like yourself!!

When we complete our challenges we'll be raising money for the central HCPT funds. These funds are essential to the work of HCPT. They go towards paying for things like the medical supplies we bring to Lourdes, the day trips the children get to go on during the week and the ongoing running costs of the charity. These funds are also used towards maintaining Hosanna House, HCPT's permanent retreat centre for adults on the outskirts of Lourdes. 

It's all well and good for us to complete all the training and the events but we really need your help when it comes to raising the money towards the target we've set ourselves! We are being ambitious and are going to try and raise £10,000 for HCPT. Ideally, we want to smash this target but we really do appreciate anything you can donate towards this cause. We know there are lots of charities out there worthy of your money but please spare whatever you can for us! 

Keep checking back on this page as we'll provide regular updates on how the training is going and also the fundraising. 

If you'd like to contact either of us in relation to the challenge or our fundraising efforts please email Paul on Paul@riderunrow.co.uk or Ian on Ian@riderunrow.co.uk. 

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