750 miles from Glencoe to Boscombe

750 MILES FROM GLENCOE TO BOSCOMBE

At the age of 50 our dad was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy, an incurable degenerative heart disease that can affect people of all ages and one that took the lives of his brothers at the ages of 29 and 34. Sadly, it also claimed the life of our dad in December last year at the age of 64.

The condition can be managed in various ways to improve quality of life for sufferers - the CMA (www.cardiomyopathy.org) is a small charity that receives no government funding but works hard with its limited resources to provide support and information for sufferers and their families.

My brother and I are undertaking a 750-mile cycle ride in memory of our dad and to raise funds for the CMA by way of thanks for the support they provided for him after his diagnosis. We also plan to take Dad's beloved 1956 split screen Morris Minor along as official support vehicle, and we plan to scatter some of his ashes in each of his favourite haunts along the way.

To make a donation go to our fundraising page.

We also have a facebook page where we'll be posting throughout the course of the event, so help us spread the word and get 'liking' us.

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

The reality is sinking in

Right ok folks, just checking my diary and the reality of the bike ride is starting to sink in. I have 6 days off between now and 22nd of July when we drive in the Moggy up to Glen Coe. 5 of those days are this week so I really need to get on my bike sharpish. In the mean time I'll be taking my gym gear to jobs just in case there is an opportunity to use the hotel facilities (not likely but let's be optimistic). I'll soon be ordering some new padded cycling shorts and waterproof trousers so nearly there with kit. I'm meeting Stu and Granville on Friday to look over the Moggy (I'll be just looking, Granville will be working). Me and stu will then be sitting down to fine tune kit lists to take with us...it's nearly here :)
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