<p>Last year I agreed to take part in the Glasgow to Edinburgh cycle (mostly because my mate was nagging me to do it). I didn't own a bike but it sounded fun.</p> <p>Then, early this year, my Mum had a stroke. She's been through a life changing experience and is battling through the other side. It has changed her life, my Dad's life (himself a heart attack survivor) and made me realise that you only get one shot at this.</p> <p>Your donation will help further the research in these areas, lessen the risk for us all, and better support the survivors, people like my Mum and Dad.</p> <p>Factoid: <strong><em>&pound;200 </em></strong>&nbsp;- could fund training for a primary care nurse to deliver home-based specialist treatment for chronic lung disease</p>