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My name is Mark Fradgley. I'm a 33 year old teacher, living near Tunbridge Wells in Kent with my wife Megan and my dog. We live in a funny little wooden cottage with a garden that refuses to be tamed. 

I have cardiac and skeletal angiosarcoma. I was diagnosed with it after many months of 'not feeling right', when tests showed that I had a tumour in the right atrium of my heart, and several lesions in my pelvis, spine and sternum. 

A surgeon at St Thomas' Hospital in London excised the tumour from my heart and replaced it with bovine tissue; hence the term Bullheart'. I walked out three days later and have since been annoying the Oncology  team at the Royal Marsden since!

Unfortunately, sarcoma is an incredibly aggressive type of cancer; and mine is one of the rarest in the world; there is no cure, and most folk die fairly quickly as it has an astonishing mortality rate.

It would be wrong to state that I'm not scared of dying. To be honest, I'm fairly terrified! But I'm not the type of person to roll over and give up; My magnificent wife, my family and close friends have all commented on how my belligerence and bullish nature will benefit the situation. And you know what? I don't fancy going yet. I've too much to live for. So I'm going to fight for it. Because if anyone can beat the odds on this, I can.

So I decided, as part of my rehabilitation, to complete a cycle ride from John O'Groats to Lands End. And I felt that combining this with fundraising for Sarcoma UK would be the most appropriate action. Sarcoma UK are a hard-working organisation affiliated to The Sarcoma Trust, a registered charity.Sarcoma UK's objectives are to publish information about sarcoma, develop support services for patients, develop educational opportunities for professionals and patients, and to empower patients as representatives and advocates working for the benefit of all patients.

I'm not the only one to take part in this adventure. I have a small group of committed individuals that have agreed to participate. Two have no choice; alas, as wife (Megan) and sister (Laura) they have to back me or face the music... The other is James - to be fair, I have no idea why he'd put himself through this, but I'm grateful all the same! I'm not sure I'd be able to do this without any of them, so when you think of me, remember I'm just part of a team. Thank you guys.

Life is an important gift. Every minute we spend on this earth is a privilege; not a right. I gave my word when I found out that I was ill that I would do two things. I would do all I can to help those with sarcoma through fundraising. And I wouldn't give up. Ever.

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Lynne, J's Mum told us about the bike ride....fantastic, thinking of you all Donation by Julia Rider on 15/07/10

 
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Good luck for this amazing ride! Donation by Natalie Sedacca on 14/07/10

 
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Good Luck Mark Donation by Wendy sayers on 14/07/10

 
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I'm a long lost friend of Megan's from many year's ago. My mum told me about your bike ride. Total admiration - only wish I could donate more! Donation by Luke Cooper on 13/07/10

 
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Good luck Mark. Mary wells, my son Mick told me about you. Donation by mary wells on 13/07/10

 
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Good Luck Mark! Love from, Wally Hilloughby xx Donation by Rachel Penn on 13/07/10

 
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Best of luck Mark and Laura :) Donation by Penny Woods on 12/07/10

 
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you've just motivated me to make the most of my time here, I too want to ride Lands End to John O'Groats and when I do it will be for Sarcoma Donation by Andrew Mckay on 12/07/10

 
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Good on you - very best of luck. Donation by Ross McLachlan on 12/07/10

 
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All the very best of luck! (Friends of Gordon & Julia Lowes) Donation by Paul Whitehead on 12/07/10

 
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Best of luck Fradge.xx Donation by Dana Madigan on 12/07/10

 
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Lots of love you loonies, don't forget chamois cream to avoid saddle sores! xxxxxxxxxxxxx Donation by Jennifer Thomson on 12/07/10

 
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Keep up the fight Radiator Pixie, we are so very proud of you that words could not come close, you are a true inspiration. Love, a bunch of Hunts xxx Donation by Nicola Hunt on 12/07/10

 
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I just donated - now to tell Facebook! Donation by Sam Jenkins Shaw on 12/07/10

 
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Mark, I don't think we've met, but I was very close to Megan, Cea and the family when my children were younger. All the very best for the ride! Donation by Pamela Cooper on 12/07/10

 
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A friend who thinks the world of you told me about your illness. I hope you have a safe ride and raise tonnes of money for this fantastic cause. Donation by Ashley Beale on 12/07/10

 
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Lots of luck Mark and the team! x Donation by Anna Mosey on 11/07/10

 
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You're all mad....but for inspiring reasons. All the very best of luck to you.....and your bottoms! ;o) Donation by Si on 11/07/10

 
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Read your inspiring story, having heard from J,s Mum Lynne want to wish you all the best of luck. Donation by Valerie Hollander on 11/07/10

 
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Mark, we've not met, but i am inspired by your bravery. Spending any length of time in the saddle with Jay deserves special recognition. Good Luck Donation by Fred Darlington on 09/07/10

 
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Good luck with everything Mark, glads James is there supporting you. All the best! Donation by Jason Arthur on 09/07/10

 
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Go, go, Fradge & Bro! Good luck! Donation by Sarah Scott on 08/07/10

 
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been following ur thread 4 a while, my partner of 25yrs was diagnosed 2yrs ago with cancer so I can relate 2 u quite well. gd luck with the ride. x Donation by Nige Marsh on 08/07/10

 
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'Good Luck' to you Mark and the team, Nicky Hopper Donation by Nicola Hopper on 08/07/10

 
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Good luck to all you mad fools ,we will be thinking of you all the way , Jonny , Dawn and Ellen. Donation by jonathan jesney on 07/07/10

 
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