This year has been very tough for me, asthma has prevented me doing what I do well and enjoy, but I am still here pedaling and having fun, no matter what, whether I'm wheezing or powering through and just getting on with it, my bike is virtually part of my family.  So I am eternally grateful for that. 

This year my CFO Sally Griffin is leaving my company after 15 years of working with me and my team, and Willow is her chosen charity for us to support this year, so rather than giving her a leaving gift, a box and a bow, a something memorable that would would sit in a drawer, I am going to do this ride for her chosen charity, what better legacy could she leave?.  I simply admire the fact that there are people who can devote their time to giving young people with life changing and shortening medical conditions the day of their life.  What better way to recognize what we do as individuals, as a company and as a community, to support young people in this way.  

My ride London place is paid for, there are no conditions attached to it, all the money I raise will go to Willow.  I can promise you I will complete 100 miles, obviously that's on my bike and I will not be calling on the bike butler services !!!   Whatever the speed, however long it takes.  It will happen.  My only aim is to cross the finishing line in the Mall, still smiling.  This will be a dream day for me, so I am hoping you can help me send some young adults on their dream day too. 

So more about Willow

At Willow we believe in quality of life and quality of time. Willow is the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfill uplifting and unforgettable Special Days. This year we hope to fulfill 1,400 Special Days – a day to anticipate, to share and to remember when happy memories really do count. Sadly for some, it’s a last chance to fulfill a dream with the people that really matter. Thankfully for many more their Special Day is an important opportunity to put much-needed normality back into living.