Michael Shelmerdine has a plan ... to ride his motorcycle, a Honda Blackbird, around the UK on a 2400 mile tour to visit the extreme North, South, East and West points of the UK Mainland.
Michael's wife worked with Amanda, who gave birth to Baby Alex last year. He was diagnosed with a severe form of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) just after Christmas and died on 25th January this year. Everyone that knew the family was totally gutted. Inspired by this tragedy, Michael aims to meet his Challenge ... and raise vital funds for JTSMA at the same time.
According to Latitude and Longitude readings (not the local Tourist Offices!), the Four Points at the extreme edges of the UK, in the order Michael will visit them are:
- South Lizard Point, Cornwall
- East Lowestoft Ness, Suffolk
- North Dunnet Head, Caithness
- West Ardnamurchan Point, Argyll
The Challenge starts from Plymouth on Thursday, 19th June, the day that would have been Alex's 1st Birthday. Michael is due to finish in Plymouth on Saturday, 28th June. He is confident of success, having previously completed a successful fundraising trip from Land's End to John O'Groats in 2001.
Michael is looking for sponsorship from individuals, but also for companies that would support the event in return for him promoting their brand name, etc. during the trip.
If you can help, please contact Michael at the address below. If you'd like to sponsor him, please send a cheque payable to 'Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy' ... or, better still, make a donation on-line at http://www.justgiving.com/thefourpointschallenge
THANK YOU for being prepared to help!
Contact Information:
Michael Shelmerdine,
157 Dunraven Drive,
Derriford,
Plymouth,
Devon,
PL6 6AZ
Tel: 01752 319655
E-mail:
Web: http://www.justgiving.com/thefourpointschallenge
Additional Information
Event information sheet: Word Format, PDF Format
Background information sheet: Word Format, PDF Format
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