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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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Well done on your great achievement, kind regards from Auntie Brenda's friend Chris Jessop Donation by Nicola Hunt on 21/10/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Congratulations Mark, with all best wishes from Auntie Brenda's craft club friends xxxxx Donation by Nicola Hunt on 21/10/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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A few extra bits of cash collected recently for the cycling legends....! Donation by Megan Fradgley on 12/10/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Good luck Mark Donation by Steve Pollard on 30/09/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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You are an inspiration Donation by Graham Chapman on 29/09/10

 
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Unbelievable effort, congratulations on your incredible achievement Team Bullheart! Donation by The Smernicki's on 20/09/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Superstar. AnythingI can help with mate, just say the word. Donation by Ged Connor on 17/09/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Donation by Karen Brown on 16/09/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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You are a star and I am so proud of you. Love Julie Donation by julie noble on 13/09/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Sorry it's taken so long! A great achievement - well done to all who took part! Sharon & John Flower Donation by John Flower on 11/09/10

 
£600.00 + £169.23 Gift Aid
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Donation by Tim Yates on 11/09/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Brilliant work - well done!!! Donation by Susie Poole on 06/09/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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I have now donated to your good cause. Well done on your bike ride, just wondering whether Meg gave you a bit of TLC after!! lol xx Donation by Karen Murphy on 06/09/10

 
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Better late than never with a donation!!! Well done on the completion of your ride. I bet the chaffing was a bitch! Donation by Mark Sorrell on 06/09/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Well done Jay and Team Bullheart!!! Bu Hammer Donation by Steven Thompson on 04/09/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Excellent work, look forward to hearing all about it. Donation by Scott Crees (SE22 branch) on 03/09/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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Donation by Alison Taylor on 02/09/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Well done - great achievement. Donation by Carole M on 01/09/10

 
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Big Balls Buddy - Awesome work! Donation by Row on 30/08/10

 
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Nice job team! You guys are awesome. Donation by Katie & Nellie on 30/08/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Amazing! All the very best to you - Phil x Donation by Philippa Worley on 27/08/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Donation by Anonymous on 24/08/10

 
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So proud of you, everyone ive spoken to has been amazed at your acheivement and wishes you the very best. Donation by Cea Francis on 23/08/10

 
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
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Awesome. In the truest sense... Hope you take/took plenty arse butter ;) Donation by Craig Smith on 18/08/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Donation by Jemima Napier on 18/08/10

 
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