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.


Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Day 7 - Guest Blogger


As gaeilge deirigh na daoine ar a hocht a clog agus bhi an ghrian ag spalpadh sa speir agus chuaigh siad isteach sa ait hailainn ar a dha a clog sea sasana in ainm de. As guest blogger its my duty to report that we ve finally corrupted jordan and by force have poured a couple of pints of real ale down his neck. We left moffatt and its sticky toffee at half nine for a short cycle and have been assured by Dan and the gang that they are taking it easy on us irish guys for the two days we re here. We have never eaten so much great food and take hats and other garments off to alison ros and all the support crew for their fabulous hospitality. Ben and jordan showed us a clean set of heels on the second part of the cycle today but as suspected ran out of puff on the third section. !!! Crossed the border into england after lunch and posed with gritted teeth beside the welcome to england sign amidst the cheers of the others!!!! Its been a fantastic trip for us guys and have been welcomed with open arms by everyone. The organisation had been superb and people lovely at every step. Best of luck with the next five hundred miles and see you all for round two in ireland next year! In irish go neiri an bothar leat which translates as an irish blessing of may the road rise to meet you and may the sun always be on your back . Thanks to everyone ps I hope my wife has not had our first baby while I ve been here!!
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