Hello,

just a little about myself quickly!

My name is Graham Edwards and February of last year '17 I had a below knee amputation due to being born with club foot (Bilaterial). there was nothing more medically they could do for my feet so the decision was made to amputate my right lower limb because that was the worst and most painful. since my operation I have found a new less of life and I have done a few Triathlons, Duathlon and taken part in a coastal path marathon. I'm now starting talks with surgeons to start the process to have my left lower leg amputated which would make me a bilateral amputee. the challenge I've set myself this year is to take part in 'The Dartmoor Classic Sportive`, I've chosen to do the middle distance which is 67 miles (Medio) in and around Dartmoor National Park. I've never cycled this distance before but I'm training hard in order to complete the distance but its not just the distance which will be challenging it the endless hills that you'll find in Dartmoor and some of them are as steep 20% assent, which for the most seasoned of cyclist would be a challenge never mind only having one leg. All my life I've not stopped living life to the fullest and never allowed my club foot to hold me back and the same goes for my amputation! My prosthetic works way better then my foot ever did and better then my left side too. I will complete the Dartmoor Classic and I will do it in a competitive time to! I'll be smiling once I've crossed that finish line but I'm sure my legs will be screaming and crying for me to quit but I don't know those words! Even if it takes me all day I will finish and I'll know that I've been able to pay it forward and help those that help those that need support in the wider community that STEEL BONES helps to support.

STEEL BONES charity is completely voluntary. they are working to connect the amputee community, create friendships and provide an extensive proactive support network by sharing the latest news on stump health, promote healthy and active lifestyles, signpost useful services, therapist, personal trainers, sports clubs and provide flexible career opportunities through partners and associates just to name a few of the brilliant things they are able to do with continued support. Each year 5000 amputations take place in the UK and it can be a very lonesome situation to find yourself. STEEL BONES is very passionate about reaching out in the wider community to connect amputees and their families with other amputees to help motivate and inspire each other. they can only make this happen with the incredible support from their sponsors and donors. I find myself very humbled and honored to be raising awareness and donations for this very worthwhile charity that i have a close connection to, with your help and support lets make this a fantastic event and help get the word out to as many people as possible and help STEEL BONES continue to do the worth while and brilliant work they do!! 

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