The Long Good Ride 2012: The Chosen Charities

Why am I cycling Lands End to John O’Groats?

http://www.starsappeal.org/

http://www.cftrust.org.uk/

Darren Klat:

For the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital.

My daughter has visited the children’s ward there quite a few times. At 3 days old she was admitted to the Sarum Ward as she lost too much weight and at 3 months old she was in again to receive treatment having been diagnosed with a haemangioma by her ear which was causing her eating and movement issues. She is now 4 and a half months old and even though the haemangioma is a lot smaller she is still on the drugs and will be for a few more months to come. Salisbury is the only hospital in the area to have a programme dealing with this problem and they have been wonderful in looking after her.

Mark Underwood:

For the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

Shortly after birth, my daughter Isabelle was diagnosed with having a rare form of cystic fibrosis. Isabelle has inherited a rare genetic make up which could possibly lead to her developing full CF at any point in the future, though fortunately she has remained healthy since birth. I would like to raise money for the CF Trust in order to assist them in the fantastic research they undertake, plus also helping them to provide excellent advice and support to all families who require their assistance.

All sponsorship received will be gratefully appreciated!

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/thelonggoodride2012