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Gold Sponsors |
Martyn Dewhurst, Tunnel Tech |
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Sliver Sponsors |
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Bronze Sponsors |
Nigel & Alison Taylor, |
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John O'Groats to Lands End Charity Cycle Challenge
During the last 17 years, as many of you will know, I have participated in a number of sporting challenges for various charities. More than 20 charities have benefited from my enjoyment, or as some of you think, my madness, of marathons, cycling, triathlons and walks for which I have raised approximately £50,000. In 2008, to celebrate my 50th birthday and 18th consecutive year of fundraising, my aim is to double the sums raised. At present the mind is still very willing but the body is starting to creak. However, a couple of friends at my running club, John (the Chairman), and Andy had been talking about doing ‘Le JOG’, I soon pitched in and within days it was a commitment... |
Bruce Elkins |
On 1 June 2008, exactly one month after my 50th, we will depart from John O’Groats and cycle to Lands End taking in (on foot) the 3 peaks, of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon and therefore cycling around 1,200 miles.
I have to admit to being a fair weather cyclist but this winter I am continuing to cycle from home to work twice a week and each weekend in training for this challenge.
The charities I will be raising funds for are the Wessex Cancer Trust, Rose Road Association, Wooden Spoon (Hampshire region) and Emmaus, Hampshire.
Brief details of each charity are set out below but you can obtain more detailed information from their websites.
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To relieve people’s suffering from cancer, to promote research into and to advance the education of the public in the nature, causes, prevention and treatment of cancer by such means as are charitable. Reg Charity No: 1110216 |
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The Rose Road Association has operated in the south Hampshire area since 1952, and has a sound reputation for its quality services for children and young adults with profound and multiple disabilities. |
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Wooden Spoon is rugby's charity supporting mentally, physically and socially disadvantaged children and young people. Spoon has committed to over £13 million in spending for projects for children and young people. It has organised over 2,000 events and had over 25,000 ties worn by its loyal members and supporters. Hardworking staff and volunteers have achieved all of this since the birth of the charity. Reg. Charity No: 326691 |
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Emmaus Communities offer homeless people a home, work and the chance to rebuild their lives in a supportive environment. There are currently 14 Communities around the UK and several more in development. Reg Charity No: 1077264 |
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