Well, it's been a while since I last update this blog....I've just about recovered from my last challenge for The Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK!!!
With today being the 19th Anniversary of his death, i got thinking about what else I can do to help raise money and support the work The BMF4CRUK do in raising awareness of bowel cancer. When I think back to my last challenge in 2010 I think I'll admit I was disappointed. As I've explained to friends today, the problem with me is I get a certain stubbornness about me when preparing for these challenges. So I lose myself in the training and preparations and forget to think about the marketing and getting the word out there. I could have raised so much more had I thought more about telling people about what I was going to be doing.
So, I'm in the early stages of planning my next event. 900 miles of cycling in 8 days....actually, make that 7 days. The plan? Well, as ever it involves the two grounds closest to my heart. I'll be cycling from Newcastle United's St James' Park to West Ham's Boleyn Ground.......via Lands End.
I'm aiming to raise £10k in the process and am looking to do this in the last week of September 2012.
As I say, it's early days. At the moment I'm on the hunt for backers.....it's going to personally cost me a fair bit financially as I never like to offset money raised into covering the cost of the event. So if there's anyone out there that wants to help me, hotels etc then please do not hesitate to contact me on 07798 853160 or info@jamiepenfold.com
In the meantime, can i point you in the direction of an inspirational little fella called Jonjo Heuerman who is currently walking between Wembley and West Ham's Boleyn Ground. He's only 9 years old. This is the second time he's done the walk and currently with this event he's raised £37k. He's such an inspiration and deserves everyone's support. You can find more info about his efforts here
Viva Bobby Moore!
