2014 - The £1 Million Target

Year 2, 2014.

Matt (Brain) and Mark (Bird) are participating in the Macmillan Cancer Support Mac4x4. A gruelling 96 hour on and off road challenge starting on the Welsh borders and covering up-to 1000 miles in the name of charity.

All the costs associated with entering this challenge are being paid for by us, every single penny of the money we raise through sponsorship and donations will go directly to Macmillan.

This is the 13th year of this event, and it is hoped that we will break the £1 Million in terms of total funds raised. The Mac4x4 is a test of navigational skills, observation, on and off road driving ability and endurance; by day and night. Each team consists of only two people and one vehicle.

You can find more about the Mac4x4 here

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way.

Macmillan do just that; Macmillan are a source of support, helping with all the things that people affected by cancer want and need. It's not only patients who live with cancer, Macmillan also help carers, families and communities. They guide people through the system, supporting them every step of the way. They fund nurses and other specialist health care professionals and build cancer care centres. But they give so much more than medical help.

People need practical support at home, so Macmillan provide anything from some precious time off for a carer, to a lift to hospital. People need emotional support, so they listen, advise and share information though their cancer support specialists, website and trained professionals. People need financial help to cope with the extra costs cancer can bring, so they give benefits advice, and grants for anything from heating bills to travel costs. They listen, they learn and they act to help people live with cancer.

Last year we were so grateful for all the support we received from businesses and individuals, ultimately raising over £1000.

If you want to donate, please click Matt or Mark.