One gear at a time – for Epilepsy
November 14th, 2008 / 1 Comment » / by Gregor Rohrig
Today I’m starting to prepare myself mentally for Sunday’s challenge.
I’m ready to tackle the flat wide tarmac of the M1, brace myself for the corners of the Jo’burg CBD, conquer the long stretching ascends and descends of Jan Smuts Avenue, and finally engage with the taxing cross-winds on the M14 freeway.
But, what is even more motivating, is that I will be riding this years’ Pick ‘n Pay 94.7 Cycle Challenge for a good cause. My close friend Donald and I have raised funds over the last couple of months to aid the awareness and treatment of Epilepsy in South Africa.
On 16 November 1993, Donald’s cousin, Sheldon Ashen died of Status Epilepticus, at the young age of 7. For those who don’t know what it is, it is the harshest form of epileptic attack, which shuts down oxygen supply to your brain. The insult is so severe that the outcome is often fatal.
Seeing that the race takes place on 16 November, the 15th anniversary of Donny’s cousin’s death, we thought it would be fitting to cycle in his memory, where as the donated funds will go towards the Epileptic clinic run at The Johannesburg General Hospital.
Wish us luck on race-day and feel free to contact me if you’d like to help or donate to this cause.
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