🤕As some of you know, in June I was in hospital for a week with what was a very scary episode of vertigo. In August I was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. MS is an autoimmune disease affecting nervous system and no two people with MS feel the same. It's a 'Russian roulette' type of life-long condition.

🙂The good news is I am ok, I feel much better and returning to 'normality'. I will start 'disease modifying treatment' (DMT) in a few weeks to help prevent further relapses and progression🤞. The sad news is that I can't race (and you know how much I love TTs), as my body doesn't have as much energy (yet, but I will aim to build back up as much as it allows me). I can still ride, so there's a silver lining ☺️.

🚴‍♀️So...as I currently can't take part in a big challenge, such as a 100mile ride in hilly Wales or LeJog etc., I have decided to start (seemingly) small and join 'Switch this September ' to support MS Trust.

🍰❌️For my little challenge throughout the month of September, I chose to switch from all things cake ( including pastries, chocolate, biscuits and cookies) to fruit 🍎🫐🍌😀. This might sound silly and easily achievable, but I promise you, this will take a lot of will power to complete!

🤔A friend told me 'this will be more challenging for you than a 100mile ride right now', and he is not wrong.😅 Those of you who have ridden with me, know how much I love a coffee & cake stop and that 'Paulina doesn't share cake'. 🤭🤣

🙏I will greatly appreciate your support in my little challenge - if you can spare 50p, £1 (or the cost of a cake🤔) and hopefully next year, I will be well enough to step up and ride that 100 miler (hopefully even more!) to further challenge myself and raise more funds. 🙏

Please find more details about MS Trust below.

🔵By supporting the MS Trust, you can make a real impact on the lives of people living with MS. With your help, we provide essential support and resources that aid individuals facing multiple sclerosis from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey. Whether its providing vital information during a confusing and overwhelming time or by funding and educating MS health professionals, your support will go a long way in making a positive difference.

The MS Trust works to make sense of MS for the over 150,000 people living with MS in the UK and their loved ones. All our services are provided free of charge. We receive no government or NHS funding. It's only thanks to the generosity of people like you that we can continue our work. Together, we can make a real difference and ensure that nobody faces MS alone.