The Big Ride
End 2 End 2009
Thank you to Jean and John Burgess for funding the trip. We couldn't have done it without your help.
7th July 2009
The ride is complete! After 24 days and 1,146 miles Chris and Nick have reached John O'Groats. They have now ridden the length of the mainland UK - from the southwest tip to the northeast - End2End.
Thanks to all those who supported them and donated money to the Gift of Sight Appeal.
THE GIFT OF SIGHT
Count the shades of green that you can see
From the grass at your feet to the tallest tree.
Count the clouds in the changing sky,
Count the shadows as night draws nigh,
Count the flowers in a daisy chain
Or the drops of rain on the window pane Count your blessings and know it’s right
That high on your list is the gift of sight.
Chris Browning (19) and Nick Dawson (19) have completed a 24-day, 1,146-mile cycle ride from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise money for the Gift of Sight Appeal, who are currently doing research into a cure for retinal disorders, such as macular degeneration, nystagmus, glaucoma and cone dystrophy.
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The reason the route is longer than the standard one chosen by cyclists is due to the fact we have decided to do the whole ride on The National Cycle Network. For more information about the National Cycle Network visit www.sustrans.org.uk
Recent Important News
14/6/09 And they're off! To keep up-to-date with Chris and Nick's progress visit the Follow Progress and Photo Journal page as they will be updated regularly.
16/4/09 Break the £1000 marker but we still need your help to reach our target
31/5/09 Break the £2000 marker. Thank you to everyone who has already made a donation. If you haven't already done so we would really apreciate it if you can spare a few pounds.
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Hi all,
We would like to welcome you to our website and we ask you please sponser us as the Gift of Sight Appeal is a worthy cause and deals with eye problems close to both of us.
Thank you,
Chris Browning & Nick Dawson (Cyclists)
How To Sponsor
You can sponsor us online by visiting http://www.justgiving.com/end-end2009
e-mail us at end2end2009@yahoo.co.uk
The Gift of Sight Appeal
The Gift of Sight Appeal is a registered charity that funds research into a range of diseases that cause blindness. The Gift of Sight research team is dedicated to furthering our understanding of the causes and treatments for blinding diseases.
Registered Charity No. 295753
http://www.giftofsight.org.uk/
