Why are we doing this?...an example

During a break from the gales last week, Vicky and I talked about the challenge. No matter what, as we (I) moan about the wind or whatever daft thing it is, we are incredibly lucky! It's a privilidge to be having fun, new experiences and doing this challenge in the name of raising money for Maggie's. It really hit home that actually, it's not about just having fun... it's supposed to be hard and a challenge... it's supposed to make us think...it's supposed to help our friends and families who need support in tough times.

I thought about a good friend of mine who was sick with cancer last year and now fortunately has recovered. She was incredible throughout it all- although she (and her family) went through unbelievably tough times, she genuinly stayed positive and strong. She amazed me. In fact, she often cycled to hospital to get her chemo...now that's will power! She is a real inspiration and has said how Maggie's helped her through it all. If we can raise money for people like Annie, an amazing wife, mother and friend, to get through what was undoubtedly the biggest challenge of her life, we'll have achieved a great thing between us all!