I've just received the most fantastic news.

Those fine people at Ossur not only make the best artificial limbs in the world -- they've also pledged £1000 in corporate sponsorship to get my planned ride across Death Valley for MAG off the ground.

This goes a huge way towards putting the project on a firm financial footing (no pun intended) and turning it into a reality.

Ossur have got the ball rolling in fine style.

Now's the ideal time, dearest blog readers, for you to play your part (come on -- you're reading this for free after all. What sort of a business model is that?)

One or possibly two more corporate pledges will be enough to make the trip happen.

Own a company? Get involved.

Know someone who does? E-mail them.

Incentives and PR opportunities can be tailored to your needs. I'll do the cycling -- all you need to do is write the cheque and sit back in the warm glow that'll come from helping to rid the world of the scourge of landmines.