Sponsoring the Meningitis Trust
Local woman and friend of Keyo's, Ann Lowish, has just completed a 210 mile sponsored cycle ride from London to Paris to raise desperately needed funds for the Meningitis Trust.
The long weekend challenge linked two great European cities. Anne wrote:-
Day 1
London to Dover was the biggest achievement conquering the most demanding hills, notably out of Rochester and up to the cliffs of Dover, 80miles.
Day2
Dieppe to Gournay en Bray was magnificent cycling on wonderful road surfaces through picturesque French villages 60 miles.
Day 3
Gournay en bray to Eifell tower was the most emotional, cycling through Paris in convoy arriving at the Eifell tower to a champagne reception 80 miles
Anne has raised an incredible £3300 for the trust, mainly due to the generosity of local people, making the grand total raised by the 42 cyclists a staggering £75,000.
At Keyo's we have a policy of trying to help as many good causes and local people as we can, in a direct manner, and in particular those dedicated individuals who commit huge amounts of their own time and effort to causes.
Earlier in the year we were pleased to be able to do a 25 mile training event with Anne which also raised money for charity. The picture at the top of the page shows the end of the training ride as you can tell from the "grin factor!" The next picture shows Anne at the finish in Paris.
WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!
Meningitis effects both the young and the old, be aware of the symptoms should they show.
Meningitis information
Signs and symptoms
Meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) are not always easy to recognise and symptoms can appear in any order. Some may not appear at all. In the early stages the signs and symptoms can be similar to many other more common illnesses, for example flu.
Trust your instincts. If you suspect meningitis or septicaemia, get medical help immediately.
Early symptoms can include fever, headache, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), and muscle pain, with cold hands and feet.
A rash that does not fade under pressure from a glass is a sign of meningococcal septicaemia. This rash may begin as a few small spots anywhere on the body and can spread quickly to look like fresh bruises.
The spots or rash are caused by blood leaking into the tissues under the skin. They are more difficult to see on darker skin, so look on paler areas of the skin and under the eyelids. The spots or rash may fade at first, so keep checking.
However, if someone is ill or is obviously getting worse, do not wait for spots or a rash to appear. They may appear late or may not appear at all.