There is just one week to go before Bill and Maia embark on their extraordinary challenge - running and cycling 100 miles around London within 24 hours. Bill will run the entire route, with his sister Maia, a former JET participant cycling by his side. Friends and supporters will join them along the route from 0546 on 10th August.
The pair have already raised over £9,000 through their Just Giving Page for the British Red Cross Tsumani Appeal. They are also selling wristbands, clothing and tickets to a fundraising dinner at Moti Mahal.
Their challenge has captured the attention of the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson who said it is "great to hear about the Fukushima 100-mile challenge in aid of the Japan Tsunami. It is very innovative and courageous of you to run the Fukushima exclusion zone around London in 24 hours in support of such important causes. I hope that the challenge is a fantastic success and would like to take this opportunity to extend the best of luck to all who will be participating."
Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow also offered his support "This is a poignant way of high-lighting the continuing suffering of the Japanese people - particularly those who live, or have been displaced around Fukushima's stricken nuclear plant. A significant tract of London that for 24 hours is identified by runners and cyclists. It is the psychological blow of the Tsunami that continues to reverberate - at least as much as the physical. The ripples of what happened continue to affect the whole of Japanese society. This collective effort on August 10/11 will provide at least a moral boost that will be warmly recognised and welcomed by the people of Japan".
If you would like to make a donation or support the event by running or cycling part of the route, you can find out more information by visiting their website:http://www.fukushima100milechallenge.org.uk/
