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.


Thursday, April 22, 2010

Day 7 - Meet the Core Team



After 7 days in the saddle and 391 miles,we are not back in blighty, time to meet the core team;
DAN 'the man' the encourager and backbone of the team. First to stop if anyone is in trouble with bike or legs! Cycles with everyone at some point. A true leader.
ANNIE 'get your gun' 'cos there ain't no stopping her. Eager to set off after every break, exudes enthusiasm and encouragement.
ROSIE 'the work horse' How does she do it. Sandwiches made before 6 am, sleeping on a shelf in a caravan and not one complaint. Mother to the team.
BEN 'boy racer' shoots off but suffers later. Can't get enough calories in, always eating. Likes a lot of TLC.
JORDAN 'the forgetful one'. Has tried very hard to leave something at every stop. Non complaining, gets up and gets on at a steady pace.
EDWARD 'the van driver' Quote "only 2 more miles and its all downhill" despite another 40 uphill miles to Glencoe!!
ROBERT 'the caravan man'. Plots the route, walks the dog, calming influence, ensures the caravan is open for business at every break stop, our unsung hero.
ALISON 'the skivvy'. Runs the best mobile cafe in Scotland and now in England. Soup, pasta, rolls fruit, choclate bars, tea, coffee you name it and she'll provide it.
We feel privileged to have been able to join the team for the first 7 days, can't wait to get back for the final 3. We love you all Kate and Pops, the mad Aunties x
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