I have been with my partner, Gillian Evanson for over seven years now.

Sadly five years ago she began developing some health issues. It came as a terrible shock when, at the end of December 2020, she was told she had Motor Neurone Disease (MND) , a devastating illness Gillian’s Brother had died of around a decade earlier.She had no idea that she was at risk of the disease.

MND causes progressive muscle weakness that, over time, causes patients to lose the ability to walk, talk, swallow, breathe, feed and bathe yourself.

It also causes debilitating other symptoms like muscle twitched, painful spasms and cramps, as well as extreme fatigue.Usual life expectancy is 2-5 years from diagnosis.

There is currently no cure, and limited treatment options. The future felt very bleak, and we are all struggling to come to terms with what it meant for us.

However Gillian has been fighting this disease for almost five years now like the Warrior that she is.She now uses a wheelchair most of the time, but she is still smiling, laughing enjoying life, and travelling as much as she can. We are determined to ensure she lives life to the fullest.

I’ve decided to take on the London to Paris cycle ride to raise funds for the MNDA, it’s about time we had a cure for this hateful disease.

Any amount you can give will be much appreciated.