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Weʼve raised £1,000 to The Matthew and Andrew Akin Foundation in the 700 Miles to Hope.
- Funded on Friday, 22nd December 2017
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I learnt about the 700 Miles to Hope cycle ride earlier this year, through my work as a statistician. This annual event is a key fundraiser for the Matthew and Andrew Akin Foundation (www.matthewandandrew.org) which supports those affected by HLH (haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis), a rare but life-threatening illness that primarily affects children and has an enormous impact on their families. When I heard about the ride, I knew it was time to get involved to support patients on a whole new level; for me, this is turning data into a reality.
But the decision to get involved was the easy part! Although I was already a keen cyclist, when I started training I had never ridden further than 30 miles – and I confess I had to call international rescue (i.e. my wife) because I was too exhausted to make it home. I am now working through a 5 month programme of focused, intensive training to make sure that I complete the ride and raise as much money as possible. I’m now regularly completing 60-mile rides – including getting myself home!
The challenge is on: to cycle 700 miles in 7 days, from Jackson, MS to Natchez, MS to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, from 16 to 22nd September.
I do hope you will support me for this important cause. All money donated will go to the Matthew and Andrew Akin Foundation; I am personally covering my own costs for taking part.
The 700 Miles to Hope ride was born out of the idea of cycling across the country, dedicating each day to a child fighting HLH, in in order to raise awareness and funding. Through this initiative, HLH is being fought one pedal stroke at a time.
You can find out more at http://www.matthewandandrew.org/our-events/700-miles-to-hope.html
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- 7 years ago
Mark Nixon
7 years ago24 hours to go ...... in Jackson and rebuilding my bike...
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- 7 years ago
Mark Nixon
7 years agoTraining 40 miles, 3 times a week on the road with turbo intervals inbetween. The big push is next week with 12 days intensive training......
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- 7 years ago
Mark Nixon
7 years agoThank you to everyone for sponsoring so far. We just did the final shakedown of the tandem today and everything is looking good for saturday. 1 final training ride to do before the first 60 mile sportive - pics will follow.
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Anonymous
Oct 1, 2017
I'm so proud of you Mark! Well done for completing this huge challenge! All your training has paid off and you should be very pleased with what you've accomplished! Time to set some new goals!!!
Sean Davies
Sep 30, 2017
Hard Miles well done
£50.00
Louise Raiteri
Sep 27, 2017
All the best.
£10.00
Samantha Graham
Sep 22, 2017
Well done Mark!
Jennifer Dent
Sep 21, 2017
Good luck Mark. I hope you enjoy it too!
£70.00
claire & Peter (Bristol crew)
Sep 19, 2017
Go mark! Keep on keeping on
£50.00
Argyro Manousogiannaki
Sep 18, 2017
Really admirable!
£20.00
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Mark Nixon
For 20 years I’ve been working with patient data to identify health interventions that have better outcomes for patients. After learning about 700 Miles to Hope bike ride I knew it was time to get involved to support patients on a whole new level, turning data into reality.