A group of retired rugby players from Ipswich, including six OIs have set themselves the challenge to cycle from Ipswich Rugby Club to Melrose Rugby Club in the Scottish Borders from the 12th to the 16th September. The journey of more than 400 miles is to be completed in just four days. The group aims to raise £400,000  to assist in the ongoing fight to find a cure and effective treatments for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). 

One of the OIs taking part is Henry Gaskin (OI 1988-95). Henry spent several years in London including five years at Jupiter Asset Management before returning to Ipswich to become Director of SG Wealth Management. He is Vice Chairman of Ipswich Rugby Club, hence his involvement in raising funds for MND. Henry commented, "As a group of novice cyclists many of the team have set about a rigorous training regime over recent months.  The journey will be a tale of great friendships making great memories to add to those of our past playing days.   Hopefully the weather, hills and aches and pains along the way will not diminish this too much and only enhance the sense of achievement."

"The bike ride takes place in September and we hope to reach a six figure fund-raising total which would be awesome and provide well needed funds for research into this cruel disease. As well as myself, other OIs taking part are Ian Masser (OI 1995-00), Mike Card (OI 1993-00), David Rowledge (OI 1978-89), Richard Burgess (1983-90) and Reuben Bolton (Prep School), as well as OIs Robert Thomas and Simon Hughes manning support vehicles.   We all have very fond memories of the school, and remain in contact with many OIs,  and I'm sure some of them may wish to support us - our Just Giving page can be found at  www.justgiving.com/fundraising/all4mnd40 with more information on the challenge on our website www.all4mnd.co.uk.”  

“Please do follow our adventure on our social media channels, as I am sure there will be many highs and lows, and laughs along the way, which we will be sharing online!”