We have 6 cyclists taking part in the London – Paris cycle challenge with Global Adventure Challenges to raise money a number of charities, the cycle will take place from 11^th – 15^th September 2019.

The challenge is to cycle a total of 311 miles over 4 days. This is a massive undertaking for some of our cyclists who are completely new to this sport however they all feel the charities are worth every mile, they are looking forward to pushing themselves over the next 11 months in training and feel like completing this challenge in Paris will be the ultimate achievement.

Kenny McAllister is one of our cyclists this is his daughter’s story.

Ava, Kenny’s 4 year old daughter, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was 3 weeks old. To ensure optimum quality of life, Ava must take preventative antibiotics three times a day, as well as Vitamin A, D and E (once a day). Before she eats, Ava has to take enzymes which help break down the fat in her food and assist with absorbing it.  Ava has to have physiotherapy twice a day, as well as daily exercise routines. 

Each day, Ava fights to stay as strong and healthy as possible, which can be challenging at times especially when she is not feeling up to it.  Like her parents, Ava loves sport, she is a member of East Coast Cheetahs running club, she attends All Stars Academy training, she is in the local swimming club and also loves horse riding. 

Commenting on the fundraising challenge, Kenny said ‘’The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is a charity which is very important to us, our family and our friends. Cystic Fibrosis is a daily battle for everyone with the condition and to watch someone you love fight it every day is tough.  We hope that by fundraising for the Trust we can help pay for future treatments, making life easier for all Cystic Fibrosis patients.  We hope someday that a cure will be found.’’