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Follow on Google News | 9-12 Aug TGA & MP to support 101'ers South Downs MS Society fundraiser With Top Gear Winning BreezeTGA, the UKs leading mobility specialist, will be supporting James Pagram who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), as he attempts to drive a TGA Breeze mobility scooter 101 miles along the South Downs Way, between 9-12th Aug to raise funds for the MS Society
By: iDIS Creative Marketing 
James is pictured here on his TGA Breeze alongside Stephen Lloyd MP(centre left) James, 48 from Eastbourne, will be driving the same model that successfully won the BBC Top Gear extreme mobility scooter challenge last year. During this transmission, a disabled war veteran successfully reached the top of a rugged Welsh mountainside on a TGA Breeze whilst beating the Top Gear presenters who rode highly adapted mobility scooters. James will once again test the proven off-road capabilities of the TGA Breeze mobility scooter as he drives 101 miles cross-country from Winchester to Eastbourne so funds are raised for the MS Society. He will begin his journey at 9am on 9th August at the BMI Hospital, Sarum Road, Winchester. He will then travel through Hampshire, East and West Sussex with an arrival planned at ‘The Pilot’ Stephen Lloyd MP and Vice Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for MS, will be joining James on Sunday 11th for five miles of the journey between Devil’ James completed a successful 20-year career working in the City of London as an Accountant and was diagnosed with MS in 1998. He continued with his 6am commute until 2003 when the affects of his MS resulted in early retirement. He is now the Treasurer of the Eastbourne and South Wealden MS Society branch and has been planning this fundraiser for several months. James explains: “I own a robust, older version of the TGA Breeze however after contacting and meeting TGA at their Suffolk headquarters, the loan of the latest Breeze S4 became possible. The fact that this model was so successful climbing a muddy and rocky Brecon Beacons summit on BBC Top Gear, fills me with complete peace of mind for my forthcoming challenge. I will be riding alongside my friends James and Roger who will be supporting me on mountain bikes and TGA have provided all the technical training for the guys to efficiently change batteries. With heavy-duty batteries onboard we should be able to achieve 30 miles on each set dependent on weather and surface conditions. James continues: “The South Downs 101’ers have two simple aims – to raise funds for the MS Society and heighten awareness of the condition. I invite everyone with links to MS to come and join me for all or part of the journey. The more people we get involved on scooters or bicycles, the more we can help people living with, or affected by MS. I am so looking forward to this road trip, it maybe difficult at times but I’m sure it will be enormous fun for myself and all involved.” James has the full backing of the national MS Society and will have mechanical support from TGA for the first two days that will include batteries, chargers and on-call engineers. TGA are providing James with the latest Breeze S4 mobility scooter with wider rear wheels and additional torque so he has the power and performance to complete this off-road journey. Daniel Stone, TGA Managing Director concludes: “We believe the MS Society delivers invaluable support across the UK and the whole TGA team is proud to be associated with raising funds for this charity. We have met with James and believe his has the commitment and drive to successfully complete this 101-mile challenge. Bearing in mind his MS, James’ We would encourage everyone to support James’ www.tgamobility.co.uk The South Downs 101’ers itinerary: Day 1: 9th August: BMI Hospital, Sarum Road, Winchester (9am) – South Harting (6pm approx.) Day 2: 10th August: South Harting (9am) – Steyning (6pm approx.) Day 3: 11th August: Steyning (9am) – Rodmell (6pm approx.) Join James on his trail between Devil’ Day 4: 12th August: Rodmell (9am) – Meads (4pm approx.) Join James for the final descent into Meads, leaving Beachy Head Inn at 3pm arriving at The Pilot, Meads around 4pm * ENDS * Picture caption: James Pagram, 48 living with MS from Eastbourne, will attempt to drive 101 miles along the South Downs Way on a TGA Breeze mobility scooter between 9-12th August to raise funds for the MS Society. James is pictured here on his TGA Breeze alongside Stephen Lloyd MP (centre left) and his two support riders. TGA Electric Leisure Limited TGA is based in Sudbury, Suffolk and has been a respected designer, manufacturer and provider of mobility products for 25 years with a specialty in scooters. TGA is renowned for its high quality, diverse range that includes the Breeze that is a national favourite, the ever-popular Eclipse car boot scooter through to the funky cutting edge Vita and market-leading wheelchair Powerpack. As a family-run business, TGA is dedicated to quality, innovation and service with all of its products undergoing rigorous testing before delivery ensuring peace of mind and trouble free ownership. For further information please contact: Jon Nock Director iDIS Creative Marketing Partnership 6–7 Treadaway Tech Centre Treadaway Hill, Loudwater HP10 9RS Tel: +44(0)1628 529464 Mob: +44(0)7786 245896 Email: jon@idiscreativemarketing.co.uk www.idiscreativemarketing.co.uk Issued on behalf of: Tim Ross National Sales Manager TGA Electric Leisure Limited Woodhall Business Park Sudbury CO10 1WH Tel: +44(0)1787 882244 Direct Dial: +44 (0)1787 888101 Email: timross@tgamobility.co.uk www.tgamobility.co.uk End
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