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Autism Anglia Cyclist Completes TrekJohn O'Groats!

Colchester cyclist David Pomphrett can now boast that he has cycled 860 miles from Lands End in Cornwall to John O’Groats in the far north of Scotland, in seven and a half days (one and a half days quicker than originally expected!)

David, 23, has already raised over £2000 for the charity, but hopes for this to climb to £2500 now that he has finished his journey. As well as raising money David has been spreading the word of Autism Anglia far and wide, promoting the charity’s work and raising awareness of the condition.

David said “I am massively grateful to all the people who helped me do this (particularly Grants SEAT garage who donated the support car and the Holiday Inn who provided free accommodation across the UK). I was so focused and driven to do this trip that I forced myself to do the distance on will alone!”

Now at home and recuperating, David has had time to reflect on his achievement: “I can’t tell you how hard it was and my body is really suffering for it. But I met lots of people along the way who applauded me!”

Wendy Bixby, Fundraising Officer for Autism Anglia said “David should be very proud of his achievement. The money raised will be going towards a Training Kitchen for young people with autism at our Further Education Department in Kelvedon, and the rest will purchase some equipment for one of the Community Support houses in Colchester.”

Autism Anglia provides a range of services across East Anglia to enable people with autism to live as independently as possible, as well as providing invaluable support for family and carers of people with autism.

If you would like to sponsor David, he is collecting sponsorship until 18th September 2009 so please visit his online fundraising page www.bmycharity.com/v2/4wheelsandafuneraltour

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