I lost my friend Bernice to cancer just before Christmas. The courage and strength she fought the disease for the last 12 years was nothing short of remarkable. The grace and good humour throughout was awe inspiring. During her battle she wanted to live life to the fullest, the highlight for me was was the wing walk she did a couple of years ago. just because it was something she always wanted to do, it was typical of her. It made me smile for days after, one at the "bonkersness" (I know made up word), but also as I know how happy Bernice was after this challenge. 

If we all live our lives with just a fraction of the chutzpa that Bernice did, we all be a lot richer for it. 

I want to ride this race for our Boo, not only in her memory but also for St Barnabas house who looked after her so well in her last days,