LONDON BIKEATHON - Leukaemia Research on 13 July 08

[Possegal]

Good luck! I know it can be surprising to see how many folks want to chip in, but I think that everyone has a cancer story, so everyone knows how important these causes are. I joked that my taxes last year had 3 or 4 different donations to the leukemia lymphoma association here. That foundation was quite instrumental in funding research for one of the blockbuster leukemia drugs that was approved in the US several years back.

And I appreciate your desire to challenge and improve your breathing. I spent Jan-May not being able to workout due to some asthma issues and then other complications. Totally bites! So good luck with that as well. You'll do great and you will find it is a really wonderful feeling knowing that your riding is for such a great cause!

[ClockworkOrange]

Good luck! I know it can be surprising to see how many folks want to chip in, but I think that everyone has a cancer story, so everyone knows how important these causes are. I joked that my taxes last year had 3 or 4 different donations to the leukemia lymphoma association here. That foundation was quite instrumental in funding research for one of the blockbuster leukemia drugs that was approved in the US several years back.

And I appreciate your desire to challenge and improve your breathing. I spent Jan-May not being able to workout due to some asthma issues and then other complications. Totally bites! So good luck with that as well. You'll do great and you will find it is a really wonderful feeling knowing that your riding is for such a great cause!

Oh my, I so did not expect anybody to sponsor me, I am overwhelmed by your generosity, thank you so much.

Also, Snapdragen, many thanks indeed, again so unexpected! BTW I still have my lovely little figure that you sent me a long while ago, my Mountain Biker Joe Bender

It's kinda funny, I go on a couple of communities and the donations from these is fantastic, I never expected anything like it, especially from thousands of miles away from you guys!

In a way it is very special, I suppose because you all understand the passion with riding, regardless how many miles you do.

Cheers guys.....be happy!


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[ClockworkOrange]

Hey, Michelem



Holy grail..................yet another donation?

Many, many thanks hun.

All I have to do now is ride my bike............


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[ClockworkOrange]

Well, it is countdown, Monday today and the big ride is Sunday!

The fundraising has gone so very well, never in my wildest dreams did I expect to get so much.

Fundraising target: £3,000.00 or $5963.69

My donations to date: £ 2,351.00 or $4673.54

plus Gift Aid plus supplement: £512.49 or $1018.78

So, there is life in the old dog yet, hopefully!

Friends have done the most amazing things, one friend has held 7 clothes parties and given me all the profits, another guy has given me different items to auction. AND the pennies are still rolling in.

Nope, this is not trying to get money out of anybody, good wishes and good luck is what I need...........

One thing I fear is large crowds, so the thought of 5000 bikes altogether, aaaaaaaaaargh!

For once I am pleased I was so positive with this COPD problem, it has driven me on to raise this money.

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[Zen]

5000 bikes is a bit intimidating. Are you sure you didn't tack an extra zero on there?

At any rate, that's a lot of people. The crowd will thin itself out. Just take your time and rest as needed.
I know you'll do fine-you have to now!

[ClockworkOrange]

5000 bikes is a bit intimidating. Are you sure you didn't tack an extra zero on there?

At any rate, that's a lot of people. The crowd will thin itself out. Just take your time and rest as needed.
I know you'll do fine-you have to now!

Nope, in fact I think it is nearer 5500!

Not so sure about the crowd thinning out, the streets of London are narrow, was thinking of having blades on the hubs of my wheels like Sparticus.........then I could soon push my way to the front!

Thanks for the enouragement zen.

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[michelem]

Good luck and well wishes to you! The hardest part for me was the fundraising, and look how well you've done! Hope you have tons of fun and if you get a chance, post some photos when you're done.