Hello folks, just to say a huge thank you to all those who have donated to date, I'm still in the early days of this challenge, but feel it's time to step up the effort as far as both cycling and fundraising are concerned.
I'd be extremely grateful therefore if you'd help spread my cause to whoever you think might be willing to help me out, be it monetary, ideas for raising awareness (I've got posters ready to slap up and am thinking of running a wee story in the local press) or simply words of wisdom and encouragement - finding it a little tough already, 12,000km is further than I'd imagined! As well as the convenient JustGiving method of donating, I'm also starting a rather more motivational sponsorship form (a carrot for the donkey). You're equally welcome to add your name to this, just forward your name and how much you're willing to sponsor per km. Stephen Clubb's suggested he'd offer a particularly 'cruel' carrot - an increased rate for anything above 10,000km - thank you Stephen, I like it!
I think riding a bike is tough.....I visited Dad today. He was kept in Ninewells Hospital after going to collect his 4th round of chemo-therapy yesterday - his liver does not appear to be responding to the treatment and in short, he's incredibly weak and suffering. We're hoping that steroidal treatment might kick-start things again over the weekend. Further chemo-therapy is now delayed and surgery on the primary colorectal mass appears to be out of the question now.
Macmillan have provided a wheelchair which he hopes to get the chance to use on his return home - they rely on charitable donations to make a difference for people like Dad, which I feel an overwhelming urge to support. Anything anyone is willing to help with would mean so much to me and my Family.
Thank you again,
Alex
