Old Farts Cardiff to Torquay Cycle
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The Old Farts is a group that was set up in 2016 to set ourselves challenges and raise money for good causes. We particularly like to support local causes and charities that operate in our communinty. We ourselves are not a charity, and as such everyone that takes part is expected to fund themselves. ALL money donated will go to the intended causes. There are no expenses taken by anyone involved.
Last year we raised over £25000 by cycling to Tenby from Cardiff in a day (110 miles). We supported three main causes and donted to several others. We are supporting a similar amount this year but are setting ourselves a much tougher Challenge.......Cardiff to Torquay in two days (approx 170 miles).and hope to raise a similar amount.
The three main causes are:
Matthew Sheehan
Matthew had already been diagnosed with a condition which made him unable to walk properly without aid and was said by his father to be “so unsteady on his feet that he would fall over if you blew on him”. He never left his flat without his walking crutch, but he had no time to get it or the glasses he wore when he was attacked by a man who lived across the road who started banging and kicking his front door that morning, He was left for dead and would have died without treatment and monitoring at the University Hospital of Wales.
Matthew was put on a ventilator and into an induced coma and an MRI scan showed traumatic brain injury. He subsequently developed seizures and some two months later, was still able to breath unaided for only 15 minutes each hour. Today, he still requires regular treatment and has shown little progress for several months. He is unlikely to ever live independently again.
2nd is Daisy Wyatt
Sadly, we were too late to help Daisy and her family as she recently lost her brave fight against the cruel disease, Cancer.
We are all heartbroken over the news, and our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time. We intend to donate to the family to help pay for the funeral costs now. Daisy's mum unfortunately had to give up work to care for Daisy so all donations will be gratefully received. We will also be remembering Daisy on our ride and wearing wristbands and pins in her memory. In essence, Daisy will be riding with us. R.I.P. Daisy, you will be with us and in our thoughts.
3rd Main Cause is Harri Gillen
Harri, is the lovely 6 year old son of Liz and Lee. In November 2014 his parents discovered a lump on his left forearm, they instinctively knew that something was wrong. Following investigations Harri was diagnosed with a rhabdomyosarcoma tumour. This is an extremely rare and aggressive cancer that only affects a small number of children in the UK each year. Harri has already endured gruelling treatment to fight this cancer including chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy.
Harri started treatment in December 2014, and initially seemed to respond well to it. Sadly in July 2016 the family received the devastating news that the tumour had returned following a year in remission resulting in more chemotherapy, radiotherapy and further surgery to remove the second tumour.
Lee (his dad) works reduced hours to support his family. Any monies raised would significantly help to ensure that both parents were available to take Harri to his appointments, be with him during long hospital stays and care for him at home whilst also meeting all of Ellie's needs. The family would also like to put the money towards making a few of Harri's wishes come true.
As well as the many initial side effects that could potentially effect Harri during treatment there are also many long-term effects to Harri’s health and well-being. Any remaining funds will be placed in a fund for Harri to help him overcome any of these effects in the future.
Other Great Causes
We also hope to make donations to:
The Jacob Abraham Foundation:
http://jacobsfoundation.org.uk/
Boomerang:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/boomerangcardiff/about/?ref=page_internal
Believe:
https://www.believe-ods.org.uk/
Tenovus Choir:
http://www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/
Stroke Association:
https://www.stroke.org.uk/
St. David'ds Hospice Care:
http://stdavidshospicecare.org/
Also, depending on funds raised we'd like to make donations to other worthy causes.
Thank you for your support.
Last year we raised over £25000 by cycling to Tenby from Cardiff in a day (110 miles). We supported three main causes and donted to several others. We are supporting a similar amount this year but are setting ourselves a much tougher Challenge.......Cardiff to Torquay in two days (approx 170 miles).and hope to raise a similar amount.
The three main causes are:
Matthew Sheehan
Matthew had already been diagnosed with a condition which made him unable to walk properly without aid and was said by his father to be “so unsteady on his feet that he would fall over if you blew on him”. He never left his flat without his walking crutch, but he had no time to get it or the glasses he wore when he was attacked by a man who lived across the road who started banging and kicking his front door that morning, He was left for dead and would have died without treatment and monitoring at the University Hospital of Wales.
Matthew was put on a ventilator and into an induced coma and an MRI scan showed traumatic brain injury. He subsequently developed seizures and some two months later, was still able to breath unaided for only 15 minutes each hour. Today, he still requires regular treatment and has shown little progress for several months. He is unlikely to ever live independently again.
2nd is Daisy Wyatt
Sadly, we were too late to help Daisy and her family as she recently lost her brave fight against the cruel disease, Cancer. We are all heartbroken over the news, and our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time. We intend to donate to the family to help pay for the funeral costs now. Daisy's mum unfortunately had to give up work to care for Daisy so all donations will be gratefully received. We will also be remembering Daisy on our ride and wearing wristbands and pins in her memory. In essence, Daisy will be riding with us. R.I.P. Daisy, you will be with us and in our thoughts.
3rd Main Cause is Harri Gillen
Harri, is the lovely 6 year old son of Liz and Lee. In November 2014 his parents discovered a lump on his left forearm, they instinctively knew that something was wrong. Following investigations Harri was diagnosed with a rhabdomyosarcoma tumour. This is an extremely rare and aggressive cancer that only affects a small number of children in the UK each year. Harri has already endured gruelling treatment to fight this cancer including chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy.
Harri started treatment in December 2014, and initially seemed to respond well to it. Sadly in July 2016 the family received the devastating news that the tumour had returned following a year in remission resulting in more chemotherapy, radiotherapy and further surgery to remove the second tumour.
Lee (his dad) works reduced hours to support his family. Any monies raised would significantly help to ensure that both parents were available to take Harri to his appointments, be with him during long hospital stays and care for him at home whilst also meeting all of Ellie's needs. The family would also like to put the money towards making a few of Harri's wishes come true.
As well as the many initial side effects that could potentially effect Harri during treatment there are also many long-term effects to Harri’s health and well-being. Any remaining funds will be placed in a fund for Harri to help him overcome any of these effects in the future.
Other Great Causes
We also hope to make donations to:
The Jacob Abraham Foundation:
http://jacobsfoundation.org.uk/
Boomerang:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/boomerangcardiff/about/?ref=page_internal
Believe:
https://www.believe-ods.org.uk/
Tenovus Choir:
http://www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/
Stroke Association:
https://www.stroke.org.uk/
St. David'ds Hospice Care:
http://stdavidshospicecare.org/
Also, depending on funds raised we'd like to make donations to other worthy causes.
Thank you for your support.
Organizer
John Mulqueen
Organizer
