Having jumped in and booked what will be a challenging cycle trip in hot byways of Morocco (260km and 3000m or 9,750ft of climbs), friends have suggested I should use this as a chance to raise funds for charity. So if you want to join me in making a difference, please donate, with the money raised going to benefit St Helena Hospice Ltd, and any donation will help make an impact.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that has always been close to my family's heart.

More information about St Helena Hospice Ltd: St Helena exists to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people with life-limiting illness, in North East Essex, no matter what their diagnosis. All service are free of charge to patients and their families, so every penny donated really can make a difference