Liz and Lou’s Charity North to South Bike Ride

We are two sisters who on Sunday 14th September set off on our bikes and cycled 312 miles from Lou's house in the north, Ramsbottom (North Manchester) to our step Dad's house in Broadstone, Dorset to help him with his fight against Motor Neurone Disease.

We spent five days cycling through Leek, Warwick, Oxford and Winchester, met some wonderful people, were provided with free accommodation through media interest in each stop off (a pub. two lovely four star hotels, and university accommodation in Oxford!) and raised an extra £300 along the way.

On Thursday 18th September we arrived at Mum and our step dad Jack's house in Dorset for an overwhelming welcome...it was very worth the sore knees, achy legs and bruised bottoms! Friends, family and MND representatives joined us last Friday 19th September for a celebration get together.

 

 

 

Since our step Dads diagnoses in August 2007 Jack and our mum, Waveney, have seen their lives change tremendously as Jack lost use of his hands, arms, legs and his ability to speak. So very sadly Jack lost his fight against MND and died shortly after the bike ride - however his amazing determination enabled him to enjoy memories of seeing us finish the bike ride and being with friends and family afterwards. He was overwhelmed and so grateful of everyone’s generosity and support.

At the last count we have raised well over £7,000 and hoped to have also generated further awareness of the disease. We have been so very touched with everyone's heart felt generosity. We are hopeful that it will make a difference for all those and their families fighting MND and for the wonderful work and crucial support the MND Association and the NHS provide.