I have (fortunately mild) asthma which, as a teenager, began to limit my enjoyment of sport and other healthy activities.  My symptoms are easily managed, but others suffer from lung conditions that are life-limiting, quality-of-life-reducing, lifestyle-limiting and / or scary.  My role as a teacher includes supporting, encouraging and inspiring teenagers to overcome whatever hurdles may exist before them.  So what better to do in half term than to spend a day cycling from London to North Essex and back?  I want to raise some money to support Asthma + Lung UK's research into lung conditions in the hope that cures will one day be found, and to demonstrate to our young people that this particular hurdle can also be overcome.  Everything that we can raise together will help.

One in five of us will develop a lung condition during our lifetime. There's a new diagnosis every minute.  I'm fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK. They’re the only UK charity that fights for everyone’s right to breathe. Every pound I'm able to raise will take us a step closer to a world where everyone has healthy lungs.  Just £22 allows one of Asthma + Lung UK’s nurses to answer a call on the Helpline, offering potentially lifesaving advice. I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make!