Background
In December 2009 I was diagnosed with Type 2 DIabetes which came as a bit of a shock.
My Doctor said that he would not have expected me to present any symptoms for another ten years – both my parents were in their sixties when they were diagnosed and I am only 55. Early diagnosis is the key to success in controlling the condition throughout the rest of one's life.
Diabetes UK is an excellent charity which has helped me understand my condition and live with it, which is why I wanted to do something to help them. So many people are being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, often later in life, that it's important to understand just how it can be controlled and prevented from damaging your health.
Heart Research
I have wanted to do this ride for some time and I am delighted that my eldest daughter, Ella, has decided to join me. She is raising money for Heart Research UK, a Leeds based national charity. She has set up her own Just Giving page.
Dates and times
We're setting off from London on the morning of Thursday 8th July and we'll be cycling to Newhaven to catch the ferry to Dieppe on Friday 9th July. From Dieppe, we hope to reach Paris by the evening of Saturday 10th July and will be riding a total of around 180 miles in three days. We're back in London on the Eurostar on Monday night 12th July, with bikes.
Please donate whatever you can. I am hoping to raise £10,000 which is ambitious but possible with your help and generosity.
