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Tony Pitts is raising money for Cornwall Down's Syndrome Support Group

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The Cornwall Down's Syndrome Support Group is a charity run by families affected by Down's Syndrome living in Cornwall.

What we do

We offer families a chance to meet, socialise and share information, friendship and support. Membership is free and we hold regular drop in sessions around the county where we can signpost our members to services that may be beneficial in an informal setting with entertainment for the children provided. During the year we organise many fun days out and trips away as well as our winter party. Our new parent support team warmly welcomes parents with recent diagnosis. Throughout each year we arrange a variety of fundraising events.

Fundraising is key to building awareness of our cause but also vitally important to the survival of the Charity.

Cornwall to Paris Cycling Challenge 2010

Sunday 27th June to 4th July 2010:

This is an eight day event to test even the strongest cyclist, with both scenic terrain and strenuous hillclimbs and finishing with an enormous sense of achievement under the Eiffel Tower both for the cyclist and for the Charity.

Cycling to Paris is one of the great cycle experiences in Europe. Passing through picturesque countryside, we cross the Channel and continue through the small villages and medieval market towns of Northern France. With long days in the saddle and some strenuous hill-climbs, the sight of the Eiffel Tower, our finishing point, will evoke a real sense of achievement.

DAY1: Depart Launceston for Plymouth. Overnight ferry to France . 60 Miles

DAY 2: Cycle on French country roads through picturesque villages and open farmland. 83 Miles
DAY 3: Leaving Brittany behind this is the furthest day of the ride heading south east to Fougeres.90 Miles
DAY 4: We continue through the scenic Normandy countryside to Alencon .80 Miles
DAY 5: Our cycle heads east along quiet French roads to the beautiful Cathedral city of Chartres 84 Miles
DAY 6: The final day’s cycles takes us to Paris and our goal of the Eiffel Tower 85 Miles
DAY 7: Free morning to explore Paris; return journey to UK
DAY 8: Arrive Plymouth
Total Miles 500
I am looking to raise as much money as I can for this great charity. Please can I ask you to make a donation.

Many thanks

Tony Pitts , Golf Professional ,St Austell Golf Shop

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