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The Burton Bash
This evergreen page is for all fund-raising in the memory of our Ben...
Initially for the Burton Bash - Castle to Castle Cycle bike ride, the number of events that have been inspired by Ben to raise money for these two amazing charities has been truly awe inspiring. These include (but not extensively):
The Burton Bash - Castle to Castle cycle ride
Give Ben 10 in September
Ozzy's Aquathon Challenge at Warwick School
To understand why all these events are happening, please read below in Ben's own words.
"In March 2021 I suffered (what I now know to be) a major seizure whilst setting out on my bicycle to meet a very good friend to go for a bike ride. However I never made it to the meeting place and woke in the back of an ambulance on route to hospital!
This resulted in being promptly being referred for MRI and EEG tests, which took place in April '21. The diagnosis of which being informed of the distressing news that I had a tumour.
Things continued to happen very quickly, with me being admitted to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire in early May '21. This was to carry out a craniotomy (brain surgery) to de-bulk the tumour. I was very fortunate that the procedure was carried out without incident and that I recovered relatively quickly from this major surgery. However the results of the cell analysis confirmed the worst news, in that it was malignant.
In June '21 I started on an intensive chemotherapy session for one week and then started a 6-week treatment plan of both radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Fortunately my body coped well with the treatment as it can cause many ill effects. I even managed to take part in the first Burton Bash later that year!
I've always been a very active person. My main sport was always hockey and I also enjoy road cycling with friends. Generally I struggle to sit still for long periods and I truly believe that keeping my body in good shape assisted with my recovery from surgery and with dealing with the following treatment plan over the next 18 months.
I've been blessed over my life with many great friends, and it is with the help of them that we created and continue to organise The Burton Bash. Initially intended to raise the awareness of this terrible disease and raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity and The Myton Hospice (where I received wonderful palliative care), but also to have an event that brings together family and friends to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle."
All my love
Ben
*To stay up to date with all things Burton Bash, visit our website www.burtonbash.club and all other Ben related activities
Training Log
Time until event:
26 years, 5 months
£9,338.47
+£853.00 Gift Aid
raised of £3,000 target
by 114 supporters
Supporters 114
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2 months, 3 weeksAnonymous
£ 1,000.00
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2 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 250.00
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6 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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6 months
Anonymous
£ 30.00
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L6 months, 1 week
Lesley Culpan
Good luck Bren for the Cov half marathon tomorrow. You’ll be awesome!! 👏🏻👏🏻😍
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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J6 months, 1 week
Jess and J
Massive good luck to you Bren!! Lots of love, Jess and J!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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E6 months, 1 week
Erica Wright
Good luck Bren. I hope you enjoy it 😁🏃♀️ & can walk the next day! Erica x
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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6 months, 4 weeks
Anonymous
For Paul J and Simon B cycling over the Clee Hills...twice, and because it's a good cause!
£ 10.00
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7 months
Anonymous
Another donation from the ISG HMP Birmingham Team
£ 20.00
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7 monthsRaffle ticket sales
From all of the amazing people who bought a raffle ticket/s. Thank you.
£ 797.37
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M
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I7 months
ISG- HMP Birmingham Team
Donation made by the site team at HMP Birmingham Project
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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S7 months
Sandy & Jane Hedderwick
Heard of this through Clive Buckberry and felt inspired by Ben
£ 25.00
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A7 months
Amy Manfield
Well done Mike and all the Leamington gang - you’re all amazing. Give Deb a massive hug from me. Sending love up to Ben too xxx
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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A7 months
A family we met at the George
You guys are amazing. Especially that Trickey guy........he rocks!!
£ 5.00
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E7 months
EMMA-LOUISE VAN DER BLIJ
You can do this for your friend Michael - no pain no gain, but a hot bath will do your body wonders. Great cause - and a promise is a promise - well done xx
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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S7 months
Sarah Overson
Good luck with your challenge Emily!
Sarah, Richard and Arabella Overson X£ 10.00
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K7 months
Katie Lee
Good luck for the day, I didn’t realise you don’t normally cycle, so even more impressed by your promise to Ben.
Here’s 50 p for every K - think of all the Chomps or Freddos you could buy as the Ks go by 💪🏼
Love to you, Bren, the kids, Debs and the kids and all you lovelies at LHC x x
£ 102.00 (+£25.50)
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P7 months
Paul Brewer
I didn't know Ben that well but we always got in really well. I mean, who doesn't get on with Ben?
Good luck with the ride. I know Ben will especially enjoy knowing Mikey is suffering for this great cause!!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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T7 months
The Monks
Amazing cause. Amazing people raising money. Amazing family. Truly amazing person. Have fun this weekend. #BemoreBen
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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E7 months
Emma, Alan, Isla and Esme Stewart
Massive thanks to everyone organising, supporting and cycling. Ben would be so proud of you all
See you in Ludlow! xxx£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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7 months
Anonymous
More raffle tickets (in it to win it)
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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M7 months
Mary Trickey
Good luck to all of you for the ride and hope it stays dry for you all 🤞
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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I7 months
ISG- HMP Birmingham Team
Best of Luck Paul and Simon from the site team at HMP Birmingham
£ 110.00 (+£27.50)
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7 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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7 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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T7 months, 1 week
The Hartills
Good luck to all those riding this weekend. You’re all amazing.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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7 months, 1 week
Anonymous
Go smash it rich 🚵♀️
£ 10.00
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D7 months, 1 week
Dave (Major Oak)
All the best Paul Johnson and Simon Bird - sounds a great event and cause. Have fun!
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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O7 months, 1 week
O'Neill & Brennan
All the best Paul Johnson and Simon Bird, from everyone at O'Neill & Brennan
£ 100.00
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R7 months, 1 week
Roger Connett
Great event and great cause. Sorry I can’t be with you this year.
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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D7 months, 1 week
Declan (Shanco) - Paul Johnson & Simon Bird
Good luck with the bike ride guys. What a fantastic cause!
£ 300.00
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C7 months, 2 weeks
Chris Bosworth
Best of luck - enjoy the ride and sorry not to be with you this year. Shame there is no more Greek food....
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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P7 months, 3 weeks
Pete
Good luck “Lil Sis” - what a worthy cause for your efforts. Hopefully you’ll find it a bit easier this year with all the other events?!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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K10 months, 1 week
Khalsa Leamington Hockey Club Memorial Match Badgers
Our inaugural 2023 annual Ben Burton Memorial hockey match against Berkswell Badgers raised £480.
£ 480.00 (+£120.00)
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