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Cycle for Plan – Zambia and Cycle for Plan has been a ground-breaking bike adventure that hopefully changed lives of children for the better. Along the 600 km cycle route, several projects of cycle for Plan were visited and I saw with my own eyes the difference that these projects can make. I have also [...]

In November 2016 I will go to Zambia with 35 other adventurers to cycle 600 kilometers in 7 days to raise each at least 3500 euros for Plan Zambia projects focusing on better future perspectives for children and with special focus on projects to stop child marriage, which happen a lot in Zambia. Plan international is [...]

We have been training since early in the New Year and have been raising funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and on Sunday 5th June 2016 myself and my wife Lisa took part in and completed the Derby Ramathon. An annual ½ Marathon event literally starting from the doorstep of our ATS Office at Pride [...]

I’m sure we are all aware of people that have attempted to commit suicide or unfortunately that have succeeded. Lisa and I have seen it’s devastating effects closely around us. It is these tragic stories that have motivated me to pound the streets during the winter months. I must admit the training has been far [...]

I wanted to inform you of a wonderful cause that ATS helped bring to life. I am very involved within my church, which is located within the inner city of Detroit. Although many seem to shy away from certain areas of Detroit, because of the active crime and violence, my church has drawn closer, in [...]

As part of our annual efforts to help support charities that are close to my heart, this year myself and my wife Lisa will take part in the Great North Run on 10th September 2017. This is one of the most famous Half Marathon events in the world and runs from Newcastle to South Shields [...]

On Sunday 3-09-2017 Mike James swam 2km for the yearly City Swim in the Canals of Amsterdam to raise money for the ALS Foundation.This will be for the benefit of the Stichting ALS disease, also called Motor Neuron Disease (MND), which is a collective name for muscular diseases which affect nerve cells. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [...]

Last Year in October 2013, my 3 year old Nephew, Jack, was diagnosed with a degenerative condition called Muscular Dystrophy. Jack is like any other young boy who loves playing, running, football and Star Wars (he may have been influenced by his Uncle’s on the last one). However, his ability to enjoy most physical activities [...]