Brain Tumour Research Campaign - Mind Over Miles

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Welcome to our Blog! Join and support Dan Wiggins on his great journey cycling from John O'Groats to Land's End. Starting April the 14th Dan and his band of supporters will cycle a total of 952 miles to raise money for the charity Brain Tumour Research Campaign.

For further information and to pledge support please visit their website at http://www.mindovermiles.org/

Why research?

Not enough is known about malignant brain tumours, who is affected or why they occur.

More men under 45 and women under 35 die from a brain tumour than any other cancer.

The incidence of brain tumours has increased by 30-40% in the past 30 years; that’s 2% per year 20% of all cancers now spread to the brain.

Brain tumour research receives just over half a percent (0.7%) of cancer research spending in the UK.

Brain Tumour Research Campaign combines the skills of clinicians, academics and pathologists on both a local and global platform. Their laboratory is based at Charing Cross Hospital which is regarded as being an international centre of excellence for neuro-oncology.

Goals & Objectives

BTRC objective is to fund a multi-tiered research project to improve our understanding of brain tumour biology and improve current treatment strategies.

To be able to do this, they are providing funding for the BTRC research team, laboratory and equipment and are promoting neurological and medical research.

BTRC are lobbying with other brain tumour research charities to create awareness in public and private sectors. Research results are shared with other brain tumour research groups both in the UK and internationally.


Friday, April 30, 2010

Day 16 - Tiverton - Roadford



Theme for the day........
Rain rain rain and plenty of Devon hills - we have finally reached the south west!!
One of the toughest days to date. The day was full of endurance, grit and determination and a real test for all cyclists.
We climbed many hills,at times with it feeling more like we were on route up Mt Everest!!
We had our first collision with a cyclist and a couple of lorries, Steve the legend however was extremely fortunate to escape any serious injuries and lived on to complete the day more determined than ever.
Lunch time proved a well deserved stop with all 18 cyclists piling into one camper van with special rolls made by Lamerton village supporters - Jane and Barbara, all the food was greatly received with some of the girls managing 3cheese and pickle rolls to re gain energy levels for the final stretch ahead.
We then all headed on the dreaded A30 dual carriage way in pouring rain and with very fast moving traffic spraying our bikes and bodies. We all re grouped and headed up to Roadford reservoir for a wet bbq and evening with the scouts who provided a guard of honour.
Looking forward to more hills tomorrow but hopefully less rain and for Ben and Jordan the long awaited cornish pasties for lunch awaits..........

Written by I've got very very sore legs lucy xx
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