14degrees Off The Beaten Track
Page Creator: Robert Thomson
Event: 14degrees Off The Beaten Track
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Traveler Rob Thomson
About our nonprofit:
Lowe Syndrome Association Inc
Description: The primary purposes of the LSA are to foster communication among families, provide information, and support and encourage medical research.

Mission: Founded in 1983,...
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Fundraising target: $5,000
So far I have raised: $1,530.00
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My personal message:
I feel extremely priveliged and thankful that I am able to travel the way I do. There are others, however, who at present have little hope of being physically independent enough to enjoy the delights of adventure travel.

That's why I support the Lowe Syndrome Association; a US based trust that supports children and families with Lowe Syndrome, and funds medical research into this currently incurable disease. Check out www.lowesyndrome.org for more information on the disease.

Arguably the origniator of long distance skateboarding, Jack Smith, lost his young son to the disease in 2003. Ever since then, with Jack and his team's original long distance skateboarding world record as the start, more and more people are challenging themselves to journeys on skateboards, many to raise awareness of Lowe Syndrome.

Now, in association with Boardfree, I am stepping up to the plate to skate; 8,000km solo and unassisted through Europe and North America on a skateboard as part of my 'going home' journey from England to New Zealand.

This journey is entirely self supported and unassisted. No backup vehicles, no team to share the load. Only the kindness of strangers to assist me along the way.

Please dig deep and take hold of this opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of boys and their families who face the challenges of Lowe Sydrome.

Many thanks,
Rob Thomson

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14degrees Off The Beaten Track
An unassisted solo 20,000km (12,500 mile) around-the-world journey by bicycle and skateboard.
URL: www.14degrees.org
Email: rob.thomson@14degrees.org

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Joey101 9/1/2008 $25.00 You're amazing! Came across your page while netsurfing and will keep checking in! 
Adam Colton 5/2/2008 $20.00 Skate with you soon enough, hahaha, your journey is amazing. Stay healthy and sing to the road.  
Justin & Tatiana Langseth 4/7/2008 $300.00 We've been tracking your journey since we crossed paths last year. Congrats on finishing this leg! 
Jeannine 3/6/2008 $150.00 Fantastic Journey! Talk to more people to spread the word!! Good Luck and Safe Journey. 
Robin&Jackie 3/5/2008 $250.00 Get out of Texas! It's a big state & you're nearly there. We're right there with you. 
Dawn Rickard 1/31/2008 $80.00 this is awesome. i admire your guts 
Chrissy 'Sunny' 1/12/2008 $25.00 Keep on inspiring all of us, you're the man Weka!  
Lee 1/1/2008 $50.00 Good on ya, mate. 
Daisy 12/22/2007 $25.00  
Bob & Tiffany from the Blue Lagoon 12/19/2007 $250.00 Had never heard of Lowe Syndrome. You ARE making a difference. Thanks.  
Danny Hanneman 8/15/2007 $5.00 Keep on rockin - I wish I had more to give. 
Dave and Theresa Haugen 8/14/2007 $50.00 Thank you for your commitment to LSA!! 
Everitt's 8/13/2007 $25.00 We thank you for your support of the LSA!  
AlexM 8/13/2007 $50.00 Gaun yersel wee man, ah`ll watchin yer progress annat wi bated interest 
Cath 8/12/2007 $50.00 Do it for Joff, et al!!! Oh, and watch out for those speed bumps...may they be few and far between. 
AZG 8/12/2007 $15.00  
claire kelliher 8/11/2007 $25.00  
Iwan & Christina Risman 8/11/2007 $25.00 Have fun! 
Debbie, Greg & Kyle, Dallas TX 8/11/2007 $100.00 From Deb & Greg - Thank you for supporting our boys and young men! From Kyle - You Rock!  
Kaye M. 8/10/2007 $10.00  
* Total raised online: $1,530.00
Amount raised offline: $0.00
Grand Total: $1,530.00
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