only those who attempt the absurd
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“Only those who attempt the absurd…
… can achieve the impossible”
- Albert Einstein
“Be ashamed to die…
… until you have achieved some victory for humanity”
- Horace Mann
“Some are born great…
… some achieve greatness…
“… and some employ The Marketing Practice
to do it for them.”
- Clive McNamara
At TMP, our greatest moments are borne from fits
of inspiration.
Inspiration that energises. Drives. Motivates.
Individual inspiration. And group inspiration.
Inspiration that is gained from human stories.
In 2015, we’re going to embark on one of our
most human stories yet.
One of the biggest challenges we’ve ever
undertaken.
And it starts right here…
… right now.
Anyone know how long the longest stage of the Tour d’France was last year?
147 MilesI’m sure you’re all thinking that’s a long way!!
So if we told you that we’re planning on cycling 175 milesin 1 day you probably wouldn’t believe us
But we are, and you could too!
Lets put the scale of the challenge in perspective
Yes it’s longer than the longer Tour D’France stage this year, but what does that actually mean?
It’s the equivalent of travelling from East Hendred to Manchester (Or Torquay for the Southeners!)
14hrs in the saddle, turning the
pedals around 67,000 times
Anyone taking part will burn around
10,000 calories
Did you know?
1 in 400 children in the UK is born with cerebral
palsy
55% of disabled children grow up in, or on the
margins of poverty
Footsteps Centre
Specialises in the intensive rehabilitation of
children and young adults (3-25 years) with
cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, epilepsy, other
neurological and neuromotor disorders and
undiagnosed conditions
Aim to enhance and improve the physical,
cognitive and speech development of children,
as well as increase their confidence and
independence
Footsteps Foundation
Supports families who would otherwise struggle to
access the Footsteps Centre’s physiotherapy
programme
Aims to raise £175,000 through voluntary
fundraising
in 2015
Around 150 children attend Footsteps each year
and 60% of these receive funding from Footsteps
Foundation.
Let’s start with why we’re doing it
Because it’s a massive challenge, and everyone loves a challenge
Because it’ll be a great personal achievement for anyone who takes part, something you’ll remember and talk about for years to come
Because we’re a little bit mad……
Let’s start with why we’re doing it
Where are we doing it?
When are we doing it?
10th July 2015
Starting around 4.30am, hoping to finish
by 7.30pm, a tough 14hr day!
Finishing at the most epic TMP
Foundation Summer/Welcome Home
Party ever!
Who is the ‘We’? (So far!)
175 miles –
Carl, Chris, Stu, Mel, Osiri, Brian, Paul B
62 miles –
Clive, Zea, Steve, Sharon, Monika, Gary
Leg –
Paul and David (tandem)
How can you sign-up or get involved?
• You can sign up and join us for the full 175 miles
Or
• You can join us for a leg of the journey – 62 miles
• You can take a slot on the ‘Office bike’ – a stationary
bike in the office which will track our journey
But we need everybody…
To fundraise
So what’s next?
• Well the core team are all in training already
– can’t you tell…
• Anyone wishing to sign up or get involved
should email
• Save the date – Friday 10th July
• We’ll be in touch with more information
about the event activities in the next few
weeks
