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David Bowen

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I'm doing this ride to support my mate Peter Fripp who is courageously battling MND. I am hoping that the funds raised will find a cure and ensure future victims of this disorder dont have to suffer as Peter is.

I know that the MND and Me Foundation does great work supporting both people with MND and their families while also funding critical research.

This is our chance to help them make a positive difference is the lives of people impacted by MND.

No donation is too small and any support you can provide is greatly appreciated.

What is Motor Neurone Disease?

You have nerves in your brain and spinal cord that control how your muscles work. These are called motor neurones. MND is a disease that affects the motor neurones. With MND, motor neurones gradually stop telling your muscles how to move. When muscles no longer move, they become weak, which can also lead to stiffness and loss of muscle mass (wasting). MND is a life-shortening illness that can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. This is usually different for each individual. You may not get all of the symptoms and there is no set order in which they happen. The disease will progress, which means symptoms will get worse over time. For some people this can be rapid, for others it is slower. There is currently no cure for MND.

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11 Jun 2022

Unfortunately on 30 May our friend Peter Fripp lost his battle against MND.
This makes our effort to ride 170km so much more significant as to the reason why we are doing it.
Although Pete won’t be here to cheer us on I am sure he will be watching from above as we grind our way across Mount Tomewin.
To everyone who has contributed, on behalf or Peter, I want to thank you and your generous donations which will assist in finding a cure.

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