Only those who attempt the absurd

“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

[email protected]

• Save the date – Friday 10th July

• We’ll be in touch with more information

about the event activities in the next few

weeks