James has asked me to direct everyone to his information page for the details regarding The Hebridean Challenge...

http://www.justgiving.com/JamesHamilton10

PLEASE USE THE  LINK BELOW

This will enable him to keep everyone abreast of the latest details and photos regarding the event. Due to circumstances the event details have had to change a number of times.

The event takes place between 4th - to - 9th July 2010  and the three intrepid (or possibly painfully naive) members of the team are: Angela Heeley, Thomas Fraser and James Hamilton.

  Angela Heeley

It all sounds a formidable but an incredible experience, especially as they are all adventure racing “rookies”. However, they are hoping to find motivation in a bit more than energy gels, bloody mindedness and a swarm of midges bearing down on them.

James's Words -

One of the major reasons for all this Scottish foolhardiness is to help fund, in a small way, the development of clinical trials to repair damaged spinal tissue. This in turn could restore limb function in paralysed patients or even give voluntary control of breathing again to patients with very high spinal injuries.

Trust PA is a charity which strives to help accomplish this aim of making spinal injury treatable rather than a precursor to a lifetime of dependence or palliative care. The charity was established in 2002 in memory of Paul-Andre Blundell who sadly died from complications of a spinal cord injury sustained whilst playing rugby.

 Paul-Andre (PA) & James (shades) 

“PA” was a close friend of mine from the age of 11 until his death aged 26. He was a gifted sportsman with exceptional drive and endurance and his natural charisma motivated those around him, whatever the situation.

His athleticism combined well with a love of the outdoors and on a holiday with friends on the north-west coast of Scotland in 2001 we spent some time gazing across at the Isle of Skye and the Hebrides.

The Hebridean Challenge therefore, with its demands for extreme tenacity and team camaraderie, seemed to me to be the perfect tribute to PA as a means of raising money for the charity in his name.

PA & James

Thank you to all those who have helped us on the way so far, whether financially or in terms of encouragement and logistical support.

Any contributions you feel you can make to Trust PA will be gratefully received and give us a lift during training and racing. Spinal injury is an ever present threat in all walks of life including horse riding, motor sport, skiing and all the disciplines of “The Heb”. There is no reason that life should not be lived to the full but the average age of patients with spinal cord injuries is 19 and with help from Trust PA there is a real possibility that these patients could be given back a life of independence.

We are thrilled that James and his gallant pals have taken on this gruelling task. Please make the pain and suffering very worthwhile by following the link

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FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION OR TO DONATE

The good news is please Gift Aid your kind donation and the nice Mr Tax Man will help too by adding 28% to your donated amount!

Thank you

James

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