I've written a lot over the last few days and thought it about time I introduced myself and what I plan on achieving. My name is Matthew and I want to do something incredible.
I recently had an urge to do something incredible. I needed to find my focus, I wanted to do something that made people stop, think and take note. And I wanted them to ask themselves what they’d ever done, more importantly, what could they do to. I love adrenaline; I love a feeling of singularity and individualism that you only get when you break away from the norm and do something, anything.
I’ve completed the three peaks challenge; I’ve climbed Ben Nevis’ north face in -18 conditions and I’ve Snowboarded down afterwards, just for fun. I’ve got a 1st class honours degree, a successful business and yet, I’m still searching for something to make a difference.
I introduce to you:
‘A Man, His Bike and Some Crampons’
Let me give you some more details. In July/August 2010 I’m going to cycle from John o’ Groats to Lands End and climb; Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon along the way. I’m going to complete this task in a mere 10 days.
Land's End to John o' Groats is the traversal of the whole length of the island of Great Britain between two extremities; in the southwest and northeast. The distance by road is 874 miles (1,407 km) and takes most cyclists ten to fourteen days; the record for running the route is nine days. Off-road walkers typically walk 1,200 miles (1,900 km) and take two or three months for the expedition.
I'm planning the following: 1909km/1186 miles (Roughly) will be the total distance covered on two wheels and 17km/10.6miles of climbing with 2963m/9721ft of vertical ascent on my two little legs. The distance is significantly longer due to the de-tours required to get to the three mountains.
Something incredible I think you’ll agree...
I hereby present to you, the cause.
SportsAid, previously known as SportsAid Foundation (SAF), was founded in 1976. Its principal function was to raise funds from the private sector to provide financial assistance to Britain's amateur sportsmen and women. The aim was to help them prepare for competitions against better-funded, overseas athletes.
From 1983 until 1997, SAF was a major source of funding for most of Britain's leading athletes, both able-bodied and disabled. 1997 brought the Lottery funding and a change to SportsAid's role. As SportsAid was no longer the sole provider it could not continue in the same area, but there were still funding gaps which the Lottery funds could not fill.
Since 1997, SportsAid has focused on giving awards to youngsters aged 12 to 18, from 50 able-bodied and 25 disability sports. These athletes compete in national squads and these awards, generally worth £500, help with costs such as travel, training, accommodation, competition fees and equipment.
Since 1976, SportsAid has distributed around £20 million and now gives 2,000 awards per year.
There you have it; The Why, The What and The Reason.
My name is Matthew and it’s been a pleasure writing to you all, thank you for reading
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