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Having worked for over 30 years I have taken a short break. Before going back to work I wanted to undertake a challenge whilst I had the time to prepare for it. Inspired by some friends who have done RAAM, I thought this would be a great test of resilience.  This is a non stop relay cycle race across America, over 3000 miles and 175,000 feet of climbing which will test both physical and mental toughness. I also decided that if I was going to put my self through some hardship that I would raise money for a charity.

As many of my friends know, our son contracted meningitis at a very young age.  It was a traumatic period and for a time we weren't sure if he would pull through. Thankfully he made a full recovery with no long lasting effects.  When we think back to what could have happened we always consider ourselves fortunate as family.

Meningitis Now sponsors important research into the causes and effects of meningitis and they also provide valuable support to affected families.  Having benefited from their work, I always come back to this charity as one that is close to me and which I want to support as a small way of saying thank you for what they do.

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