roonst83 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hi all, just wanted to be a bit cheeky and appeal to your good natures. I am taking part in the North Worcestershire leukaemia 26 mile bikeathon on september 14th 2008 in order to raise some money for leukaemia research. Without wishing to put a sob story onto you all, for those of you who don't know - i was struck down with leukaemia in december 2006 and had a pretty poor prognosis - and was subseqently immediately put down as someone who definately needs a bone marrow transplant. So after 6 months of chemoptherephy (alot of it in an isolated room) , i was transferred from Worcester Royal Hospital to Birmingham QE to have my stem cell (bone marrow) transplant which meant that i was isolated and under intense monitoring for 4 weeks whilst having extremely powerful and destructive chemotherephy and radiotherephy in order to receive my donated cells (from a german donor). Anyway, since the transplant last july (2007) i have since been recovering at home and am still not working, although am feeling ready for that now - im having constant tests at the QE which are getting less frequant as time goes on and i am in a complete remission (thank God) and feeling great and was especially pleased that i was able to purchase my season ticket again this year - after having to miss alot of last year through my illness. I am doing this bikeathon because i know that with the money raised it WILL go to a good cause and give more people a chance of surviving this dreadful disease. Any donations, no matter how big or small will be gratefully accpeted - you may not realise how much you are helping people with leukaemia with your sponsorship money - it does make a difference, trust me. Thanks for taking the time to read this. For those of you who wish to sponsor me please click here ps, for those who are unable to donate money then remember you could always donate your blood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted August 25, 2008 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2008 Done. Only a fiver but I suppose it all helps. Hope it goes well mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillydabomb Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Takes ages after the credit card part. Loads of question boxes to tick. Anyways all done now. did u go upto stoke with the Redditch or Bromsgrove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Cheers lads, really appreciate your kindness. Hilly - i went with the redditch coach that did a pick up in bromsgrove, used them before and had a good craic! Would like to get in with them for all my away days - decent price, can u pm me their details please? Cheers mate. ps, Who do u use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillydabomb Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 b'grove lions. I go with bromsgrove lot. The website has the meeting times, how to get tickets etc. Mick Colley sorts the tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath182 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 My grandad has recently been diagnosed with leukaemia. I will donate some money tomorrow. (payday tomorrow ) Good luck mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 My grandad has recently been diagnosed with leukaemia. I will donate some money tomorrow. (payday tomorrow ) Good luck mate! Thankyou very much nath182, much appreciated. Pass on my regards to your grandad, it can be beaten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Made a small contribution (wish I could give more), best of luck to you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Good on you mate. Haven't got my cards on me at the moment but I'll definitely donate at a later point. And I'm not just saying that, if I forget (which could well happen as my memory is still absolutely shocking from my illness), you have my permission to pm me to hassle/remind me. Where's the ride taking place? (And don't say North Worcestershire!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Made a small contribution (wish I could give more), best of luck to you mate. Mate, the fact you have gone out of your way to give something atall to me shows what a decent guy you obviously are. Many thanks, it is gratefully received i can assure you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Good on you mate. Haven't got my cards on me at the moment but I'll definitely donate at a later point. And I'm not just saying that, if I forget (which could well happen as my memory is still absolutely shocking from my illness), you have my permission to pm me to hassle/remind me. Where's the ride taking place? (And don't say North Worcestershire!) Thanks alot paddy, appreciate it. ill chase you up if i havnt received anything in the next couple of weeks, cheers. The race is starting at Mere Hall in Hanbury and the 28 mile route is as follows, l;eaving Mere Hall and heading to... 1. shell mill>>2.inkberrow>>3.earls common>>4.chequers inn crowle>>5.shernal gree>>5.mere hall To be honest out of the list i only know inkberrow, but i did 17.5 miles (on my first practise run ever) arounf upper bentley, feckinham, handbury etc - and must say with the sun shining it was a great ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 To be honest out of the list i only know inkberrow, but i did 17.5 miles (on my first practise run ever) arounf upper bentley, feckinham, handbury etc - and must say with the sun shining it was a great ride. What about Feckenham and Hanbury, did you go there too? :winkold: Hope it goes well, and like I say, hassle me if my donation isn't forthcoming, I've just forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 just sponsored you mate, good luck in your ride, after what you have gone through it will feel like hell but it will be so worth while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath182 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Done! Good to see you've already reached your donation target, hope more people join in and donate to your worthy cause. All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 of course a picture at the end is required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 of course a picture at the end is required of course, most likely of me breathing out of my arse!! haha Cheers for your support nath and ian, much appreciated lads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 No need to remind me, I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 No need to remind me, I'm in. Excellent work paddy, many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICKTHEFISH Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 All the best pal, sorry its only a fiver. As someone whos gone through similar crap myself. Youve got the right attitude to beat it!!! Best of luck. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillydabomb Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 cracking response so far as you set a £200 target. And smashed it to make a new £400 target and only £21 off upping the target further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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