LONDON BIKEATHON - Leukaemia Research on 13 July 08

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Well, after whinging away on this site about this COPD I appear to have, I never imagined I would be riding in any charity ride.

After a nasty flare-up with this COPD, I was getting very down about everything, then I thought...........well, I won't say what I thought, anyway, I decided to push myself.

I read about somebody on here wearing one of the bracelets that O’Grady made for the tour team. Harden the f**k up...........well, I managed to get one direct from the States and it's working for me! My partner just took one look at me and walked away............

Currently only been able to ride one or two miles, then got up to 10 at the weekend. The ride is all around the city of London, all flat and only 26 miles, fingers crossed I should be able to do it, got another 2 months to train.

Also three years ago, a friend of mine lost her beautiful little girl to leukaemia at the age of twelve, I attended the funeral, suffice to say it was one of the most distressing days I can ever remember having.

Anyway, I just wanted to share my excitement, I have had £700 sponsorship money, with another £100 or so on it's way.

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be able to reach such a figure.

This is NOT a hint for any donations but I would like to share my page www.justgiving.com/rufforange

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