On the 13th September Team Paddison aim to complete the Scottish NC500 in 6 days and I will be on my adapted handbike.

This infamous route is a 500 mile loop around the Scottish Highlands and includes over 32,000ft of climbing , the equivalent of Mount Everest.

I was born with no right leg, 2 short arms and a curved spine. However limitations shouldn't deter you from living a fit and healthy lifestyle. 

Last year Team Paddison raised £28k by handcycling Lands End to John o Groats. The money went to cancer charities, due to my father dying of cancer, in October 2019 my brother died of cancer and the week before this challenge is my mother's funeral who passed away with the big C. 

I enjoyed the challenge and eager to see how much further I can push my body and mind. 

This years challenge will be undertaken in aid of SafeLives, a UK based charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for good.

Covid has seen a rise in domestic violence. Whilst training I was listening to the Emma Barnett Show on radio 5 and was emotionally moved by a story relating to domestic violence after which I was determined to raise money for the charity.

SafeLives state

"No one should live in fear.  It is not acceptable, not inevitable, and with your help - we can make it stop.  Every year, over 2 million people experience domestic abuse.  Not one of them should have to wait until they're in crisis before we pay attention. We believe that domestic abuse can be stopped. Stopped before it starts. Stopped before it ruin lives. Your donation will help us change lives and make families across the UK safe and well."

Let's try and SafeLives by doing something we can assist with here and now, there is no place in society for violence and especially domestic violence against those you're supposed to love.

On the 13th September Team Paddison rides again for SafeLives

If you wish to follow the challenge and view videos, please visit Team Paddison Facebook page or follow me Andrew Paddison on twitter