Charities
Diabetes UK is the charity for people with diabetes, their family, friends and carers. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with the condition and work towards a future without diabetes. Diabetes UK is one of the largest patient organisations in Europe. We stand up for the interests of people with diabetes by campaigning for better standards of care. We are the largest funder in the UK of research into better treatments for diabetes and the search for a cure. We provide practical support and information and safety net services to help people manage their diabetes. For more information please visit our website: www.diabetes.org.uk.
The PSP Association is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting those living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Cortico Basal Degeneration. We provide help and support for those affected by PSP whilst funding research into the causes, treatments and eventual cure for the disease.
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MPSTrafficLEtJOG's fundraising page
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to visit this page. A team of seven of us from the Metropolitan Traffic Department in London are cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats and we're going to do it in 10 days! Yes, 10 days!! We'll be cycling, on average, about 100 miles a day. Please sponsor us through this website and rest assured all the money here will be going towards the PSPA and Diabetes UK. We will also be collecting any cash donations to go to the Traffic Patrol Orphans Fund.
The team is headed by Superintendent John Hollands, Chief Inspector Nicholas Palmer, Sergeant Mark O'Carroll, and PC's Robert Eastick, Neil Hare and Dave Pendleton.
We'll be starting on 18th April 2012 at Lands End and we hope to finish at John O'Groats on Saturday 29th April, just in time to fully recover before the Olympics get here!
We'd all like to say a special thanks to our 'supporters' who's details will appear below! We'll also get some photos up soon!
So far:-
D&G Recovery
Towergate Insurance.
Ontime recovery
USN Ultimate Sports Nutrition
havebike
Ayr Holiday Park, St. Ives, Cornwall
Not long now before the 'off' and I think it's fair to say we're all a bit nervous!!
Here's a bit about the charities:-
PSP -
PSPA supports those affected by Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Cortico Basal Degeneration, and funds vital research into the causes, treatment and eventual cure of this disease.
PSP:
§ Affects over 10,000 people in the UK
§ Is terminal; life expectancy is on average 7 years
§ Leaves those affected unable to walk, talk, eat or see
The PSP Association:
§ Provides help and support for those living with PSP and CBD
§ Funds research into the cause, treatments and eventually a cure for PSP
§ Relies on voluntary donations
PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect over 10,000 people in the UK at any one time. PSP has no gender or race boundaries, although it is unusual for diagnosis below 40. Those affected by PSP will be robbed of the basic every day functions that most of us take for granted. Over time, the disease will affect sight, movement and mobility, speech and the swallowing reflex. In most cases the mind remains unaffected, trapped in a body that will no longer function. Life expectancy from onset of symptoms to death varies from person to person but is an average of 7 years.
Despite this, much can be done to improve the quality of life of those living with PSP, and to support their families and carers during this difficult time.
The PSP Association provides a range of services to ensure people living with PSP have access to the information, care and support that is vital to quality of life.
The PSP Association works with medical, health and social care professionals raising awareness of PSP and providing education, training and advice on a diverse range of subjects, from better diagnosis to managing the disease from onset to death. We also work to influence decision makers at national and local levels to raise awareness and improve services.
For more information on The PSP Association, visit www.pspeur.org or call 01327 322410
Diabetes UK is the leading UK charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of all people affected by and at risk of diabetes.
We help people manage their diabetes effectively by providing information, advice and support.
We campaign to improve the quality of care across the UK’s health services.
We give people the opportunity to influence diabetes service provision.
We fund pioneering research into care, cure and prevention for all types of diabetes.
We campaign to stem the rising tide of diabetes.
Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor us and donations will be quickly processed and passed to charities. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity's behalf where the donor is eligible for this. We really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.
Please be generous!!
The 'Black Rat' Team!
Recent donors
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 08.07.12 Better late than never!! |
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MPS Traffic LEtJOG Team £1850.00 (+ £462.50 giftaid) 11.06.12 Thank you to everyone that has donated to such great charities - it will make such a massive difference. Also a big thank you to our sponsors for the trip- HaveBike, D&G, Ontime and Towergate. |
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Phil Clare £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 06.06.12 Well done John, we'll met up for a beer soon |
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John,Nick,Mark,Neil,Rob,Johnny,Big John,Dave £800.00 (+ £200.00 giftaid) 26.05.12 From the 8 MPS LEtJOG cycle team, thanks to everyone for you kind support. |
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Darren O'Carroll £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 23.05.12 Well done Lads! Hope Sergeant "Fat Boy" didn't slow you down too much! |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 22.05.12 |
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The Captin and the Gingers Team £70.00 (+ £17.50 giftaid) 19.05.12 From the Yorkshire Tour, good effort |
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Michelle Stachini £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 15.05.12 |
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Paul Hand £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 10.05.12 Congratulations on your tremendous success. |
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Paul £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 04.05.12 Well done Mark, good work. |
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Mark Whitaker £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.05.12 Great effort and well done |
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Tim Herbert £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.05.12 Fantastic achievement - well done to you all! |
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Richard White £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 04.05.12 Good luck. I know from my own experience that relatively small sums can support very valuble research. |
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Hannah Taylor (Lucy Setfords colleaque) £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 02.05.12 Mega congrats - very impressive challenge! |
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Alex £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 01.05.12 Well done John - fantastic achievement ! |
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Dave Osborne £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 01.05.12 Fantastic effort. Well done. |
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Siwan TfL £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 01.05.12 Congratulations - assuming you made it! |
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lawrie A £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 01.05.12 Well done John!-from lawrie and co |
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Tanya £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 30.04.12 Well done you all - finish despite of that dreadfull weather! |
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Becca Henshaw £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 29.04.12 Well done Mark! x |
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The Henshaw Family £25.00 29.04.12 Well Done Mark , what a fantastic achievement. Eddie can feel your pain !!! Put your feet up now !! Jo , Eddie and Lucy xxx |
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Colin Graham £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 28.04.12 Neil and ALL the others, well done!! Colin |
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Spencer Hare £40.00 (+ £10.00 giftaid) 28.04.12 Excellent work hippy (Neil Hare) and team |
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Karen Harrison £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 28.04.12 So proud of you all, A HUGE Well done!!! |
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Laura, Jon, Harry and Ben Quelch. £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 24.04.12 Well done so far! keep up the good work! Rob think of all those calories your burning! love Laura, Jon, Harry and Ben Quelch. |
