Story
Theodore Rohou's story
In 2002, at only 18 and during his first year of university, Theodore’s father passed away suddenly. Soon after he was diagnosed with Epilepsy.
As time went on, his symptoms worsened. Just after his 24th birthday he was admitted to hospital for brain surgery.
This year will mark the 15th anniversary of the operation that changed Theo’s life and cured him from epilepsy. Directors Chris Archer, Eric Bjonerud and Maks Dadej, have organised two fundraising events for a charity very close to his heart, Epilepsy Research UK.
Theo played a key part in organising the second event, a grueling 2-day cycle challenge from London to Paris, which he will also participate in. This may not have been possible without the wonderful research that goes into this very challenging illness.
Please find below further information on the events. We are very grateful for any donations made. No donation is too small to support the team and a very worthwhile cause.
Event 1
Director Maks Dadej is hosting a 2-day walk, jog, or run from Putney - Runnymede – Henley. Team 'The Sole Mates' will embark on a 2-day 100km challenge which is split in two halves of 50km per day.
Team: The Sole Mates
Maks Dadej, Robert Thornhill, Florent Vimes, Kate Anderson, Nikita Chevkinov, Pierre Lamour, Thomas Studer, Zachary Barnao, Ify Ngoka , Roberts Proskovics, Kin Chau, Ken Gazzaway and Yang Li
Event 2
MAM GI directors Chris Archer, Eric Bjonerud and Theodore Rohou are hosting a 2-day cycle challenge. Team ‘Cirque du sore legs’ have signed up to this strenuous task, to push their limits of 207 miles, (including a 1300m elevation) cycling from London to Paris.
Team: Cirque du sore legs
Chris Archer, Eric Bjonerud, Theodore Rohou, Chris Morrison, Jonathan Duffy, Harry Vickers, Adam Schwarz, Colin Hodson, Caleb Waugh, Liam Fenlon, Max Gonella and Nikita Chevkinov.
If you would like more information or wish to participate in either event, please contact Francesca.walker@macquarie.com.
‘’This summer we would like to invite you all to get involved with the fundraising fun to make a difference to those living with Epilepsy’’
FUNDS DONATED VIA THIS FUNDRAISER WILL BE MATCHED BY THE MACQUARIE GROUP FOUNDATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS NON-PROFIT SUPPORT POLICY.