The "There is Good In Today" Challenge

When my husband, David was diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in October 2019 it was a traumatic time for the whole family. But, as scary as it was, there was at least hope in the form of treatment. Indeed, after a punishing regime of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, he moved into remission in the summer of 2020. Thank goodness for all those decades of research and investment into developing better and better treatments.
Unfortunately, David was then diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. This time, however, we are also faced with the harsh reality that there is no cure for MND. The type he has is called ALS (there are several different types of MND) which comes with an average life expectancy of 2-5years from the onset of symptoms. We now know the early symptoms were there at the same time as the cancer, nearly 3 years ago.
David is currently benefiting from the positive impact that over 30 years of long distance fell running has had on his strength and general health, and so whilst the decline of his whole body is rapid, he is still able to use his legs a little. So, whilst he still can, he is joining me in a major physical challenge this summer to help raise awareness of MND and to raise money for two of the local charities that are supporting us as we come to terms with our harsh and utterly devastating new reality.
Based on the model of a half-ironman challenge, I will be swimming a mile, then cycling 56miles, and finally running 14miles. All one after the other. Both the cycle and running routes will be around the local area (and will include hills!). For the bike ride part of the challenge, David will be in a recumbent which will be fastened to the back of my bike so I am towing it. David tells me he will help by pedalling a little!
We have set ourselves the challenging target of trying to raise £3000 to split between the MND Association West Yorkshire Branch, and Empowered People- which is the small local charity that has provided us with the bike train.
Whilst a cure for Motor Neurone Disease is not yet a reality, we can still make a positive difference to those living with MND by raising money for these charities. Please will you help us to help them improve the quality of life for those living with the devastating effects of this most awful disease?
Every donation, no matter how small will help to make a difference.

Please Note: All funds raised will be split 60:40 between the West Yorkshire Branch of the MND Association, and Empowered People.
mndassociation.org/what-is-mnd/
mndassociation.org/about-us/
empoweredpeople.co.uk