When I lived in South Africa, I took part in many charity events raising funds for children with cancer. This was the start of some crazy ideas to raise funds such as riding the 947-cycle challenge on an ice-cream bicycle.

I then moved to Dubai, and this was first interaction with MND24, a physical challenge event to take part in a chosen sport for a total of 24 hours in a bid to raise funds to support research into Motor Neuron Disease.

A very good friend of mine, Derek, has taken on some incredible challenges in the past to raise awareness around MND.

His next adventure which takes place on the 22nd June 2024 is to raise funds for Space North East, who provide support to men who are suffering with depression, loneliness and anxiety. He will be running 137.5 miles across the UK, and then immediately cycling back along the same route.

His challenge has inspired me to take part in the RideLondon event (100-mile bike ride through London and Essex), together with my work colleagues, David and Steve, to raise funds for the MND Association.

It has been several months since I cycled and the fitness is lacking, so I am expecting a challenging day on the bicycle, but taking part in such an event to raise funds for MND will make it all worthwhile.

Thank you for reading my story and please consider supporting our Team and donating to the MND Association to help them continue their amazing research. Your donations are the encouragement we need during our 100-mile cycle.

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