Derek Noble
UK to Madrid Cycle Ride 24Aug-8Sep 2005
Fundraising for Tuberous Sclerosis Association
Story
We made it!
We arrived on schedule - actually 15 minutes early - at the Bernabeu Stadium (home to Real Madrid) at 13.45 on Thursday, 8th September.
It took 1100 miles / 1700 km of hard work, cycling from Gillingham, Dorset, UK to Madrid, but, in the end, it was all worth it ...
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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Tuberous Sclerosis Association will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! We are cycling from the UK to Spain in late August 2005. As a team of 3 riders, we are raising money for Tuberous Sclerosis, Bliss and Leukaemia Busters. Our minimum team target is £6,000 (approximately 9,000 Euros / 11,000 US Dollars) Who are we? - Derek Noble: riding for Tuberous Sclerosis Association - Trevor Biddle: riding for Bliss - Paul Wheatley: riding for Leukaemia Busters The plan is to cycle the 1025 miles (1640 km) from Gillingham, Dorset to Madrid to raise money for very good causes, close to our hearts: My youngest daughter, Hannah (11), has Tuberous Sclerosis. She was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis at six years old, after we had noticed a rash on her face. Once referred to a specialist, she then underwent many tests and hospital visits, including 2 MRIs and an ECG to confirm that she did in fact have TS. However, she leads a normal, healthy life and does not show the many symptoms of the condition (like epilepsy, learning difficulties and so on), but we are now very well aware of the condition and wish to bring it more and more to people's attention. She thinks her dad is mad for undertaking this ride! We are setting out on August 24th and plan to arrive in Madrid on September 8th 2005. Please visit our own website - http://gimad.photos.gb.com/ - for updates on our preparation and progress as we start the route, etc. Many thanks for your support. Derek Noble
We arrived on schedule - actually 15 minutes early - at the Bernabeu Stadium (home to Real Madrid) at 13.45 on Thursday, 8th September.
It took 1100 miles / 1700 km of hard work, cycling from Gillingham, Dorset, UK to Madrid, but, in the end, it was all worth it ...
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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Tuberous Sclerosis Association will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! We are cycling from the UK to Spain in late August 2005. As a team of 3 riders, we are raising money for Tuberous Sclerosis, Bliss and Leukaemia Busters. Our minimum team target is £6,000 (approximately 9,000 Euros / 11,000 US Dollars) Who are we? - Derek Noble: riding for Tuberous Sclerosis Association - Trevor Biddle: riding for Bliss - Paul Wheatley: riding for Leukaemia Busters The plan is to cycle the 1025 miles (1640 km) from Gillingham, Dorset to Madrid to raise money for very good causes, close to our hearts: My youngest daughter, Hannah (11), has Tuberous Sclerosis. She was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis at six years old, after we had noticed a rash on her face. Once referred to a specialist, she then underwent many tests and hospital visits, including 2 MRIs and an ECG to confirm that she did in fact have TS. However, she leads a normal, healthy life and does not show the many symptoms of the condition (like epilepsy, learning difficulties and so on), but we are now very well aware of the condition and wish to bring it more and more to people's attention. She thinks her dad is mad for undertaking this ride! We are setting out on August 24th and plan to arrive in Madrid on September 8th 2005. Please visit our own website - http://gimad.photos.gb.com/ - for updates on our preparation and progress as we start the route, etc. Many thanks for your support. Derek Noble