<p><span style="color: #800080;">Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080;">I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2009. I have&nbsp;spent some of the&nbsp;subsequent year feeling pretty hacked off with this diagnosis and the resulting medications, side effects, etc.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080;">But....a year later, the medication seemed to be working, regular blood tests show no signs of damaging side effects (on the whole!)</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080;">Then...I realised I am still young, fit and healthy enough to do something to contribute to raising funds for Arthritis Research</span> <span style="color: #000080;">UK&nbsp;so they can continue to&nbsp;help&nbsp;sufferers of arthritis.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080;">So....I decided to go for a personal challenge that would raise awareness and funds for this fantastic charity. Hence you are reading my just giving page.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080;">The challenge is cycling Death Valley - 260 miles in 5 days!</span></p> <p><em>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</em></p> <p><span style="color: #800080;">So please dig deep and donate now.</span></p>