<p>Husband.&nbsp; Father.&nbsp; Policeman.&nbsp; Fat Bloke.&nbsp; Two time cancer survivor.&nbsp; And that's just me...</p> <p>In 2012 a group of Police Officers are undertaking a series of stupid physical challenges in order to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK.&nbsp; We are known as "ironcoppers."</p> <p>The aim is&nbsp;compete in at least one endurance event a month throughout 2012.</p> <p>It all starts "gently" with a series of 10k offroad events in freezing, wet, muddy&nbsp;conditions. Members of the team will then compete in Marathons, Duathlons, Triathlons throughout the year and the ultimate aim,&nbsp;Ironman Wales. There are also a few little other suprises to be added as well.</p> <p>I have a personal reason for doing this.&nbsp; In 2005 I was diagnosed with Stage 2b Malignant Melanoma and given a 25% chance of dying within 5 years.&nbsp; Having thought that was that, in March 2009 I was diagnosed with&nbsp;intransit metastatic melanoma.&nbsp;&nbsp;This was 2 months before becoming a father.&nbsp; I know more than most what cancer can do to a family.&nbsp; Since being diagnosed I have undertaken various personal challenges, usually involving a bike and a large mountain.&nbsp; I can think of no better charity to support and so if&nbsp;you can help us reach our target please donate no matter&nbsp;how big&nbsp;or small - it will all&nbsp;make a&nbsp;difference.</p> <p>To see the team and what challenges we are getting up to please visit <a href="http://www.ironcoppers.com">www.ironcoppers.com</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>