The best friendships last, no matter the length of time between seeing each other, or the distance that separates you. When one of those friends becomes sick, really sick, the time and distance are thrown into sharp contrast.

Less than 2 years ago my friend of over 20 years, Scott, was diagnosed with MND. Since then, his life has changed forever. Despite having to battle this malicious, degenerative disease he remains a true warrior – spreading awareness and raising money. As he says “MND is not incurable. Simply underfunded.”

Scott lives in Stirling, I live near Southampton. The distance between us is near-on 450 miles. You couldn’t get much further apart in the UK if you tried. On Saturday 25th January I, along with friends and family, will cycle the distance between us in as short a time as possible. We will raise awareness about MND and money for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Our challenge will be split across 2 indoor bikes and friends and family are pledging time and distance towards the total. My personal pledge is a minimum of 100 miles.

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