With just 3 weeks to go until we make the long drive up to John O'Groats, preparations are finally coming together. A big thank you to Andy Barkley who has kindly agreed to support us on our challenge, giving us a massive boost and adding some experience to the team. Apart from having done LEJOG (Lands End to John O'Groats) a few times before himself, he knows how to change a tyre (which is a massive boost to us) and is pretty hand with a camera so look out for some interesting videos of the beauties of the Scottish Highlands as well as keeping track of our progress.
Speaking of hills, training is starting to pick up pace, although I am still struggling to find any decent hills in Suffolk which isn't filling me with confidence about tackling the Highlands, never mind the Devon and Cornwall hills!
As for fundraising, thanks to the very generous donations of staff and students from Thurston Community College who have contributed £145 in just 5 days, the ball is well and truly rolling. Please keep giving and encourage your friends, family and work colleagues to get involved. Remember, just £5 will pay for and deliver a mosquito net which can protect a mother and baby or two young children at night. To find out more about what impact your money will have go to http://www.malarianomore.org.uk/
To make a donation go to http://justgiving.com/endtoendmalaria
Strength and honour!
Simon
