<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>Cath's Dad passed away after a prolonged battle with Guillian-Barre Syndrome. &nbsp;He was in intensive care for a year and 2 months. &nbsp;Pete fought the virus gallantly, but unfortunately the repeated infections (symptomatic of long term ventilation) took it's toll. &nbsp;Pete passed away on the 3rd May 2011 with Cath, her Mom and sister singing to him.</p> <p>When we set up this page to raise funds for research, Pete was still alive, fighting and communicating. &nbsp;It has been a long journey for Cath's family, but we are comforted that Pete is no longer suffering.</p> <p>Whilst the majority of&nbsp;Guillian-Barre&nbsp;suffers survive the virus, many patients continue to suffer side effects. &nbsp;More&nbsp;research is needed to be done on this debilitating virus.</p> <p>Our 1st Ironman in now in memory of Pete and every penny will go towards the Guillian-Barre Charities in the UK and South Africa.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>