Comments on: A big ride for little lives – the digital version.

By: Flattyres

Flattyres — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:50:23 +0000

Having to make a decision like that is something I would not wish on anyone. I’m so glad to hear you have three healthy children to make up for the terrible time you went though. All the best for the future, Col

By: The Mewster

The Mewster — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:12:11 +0000

Hey, well done guys. Just read your story and wanted to get in touch.

Our boys went full term and seemed fine for the first couple of days, but George contracted a severe infection and went downhill rapidly until we also got to the point where we had to make the decision to take him off the respirator and let him go, hardest decision of my life and I still cry thinking about it now.

We decided we didn’t want Ethan to grow up without siblings so decided to have more, and after a few ups and downs discovered we were having another set of twins!

Obviously a nerve racking experience, especially the first couple of days, but the boys (again) were, and still are, fine.

So, we now have Stanley and Freddie, two years old, and Ethan, four years old…. and yes, I do still manage to get some riding in…

Looking back it was obviously a living nightmare at the time, but with help at the time from our local SCBU and subsequently from CHASE Hospice Care for Children, we’ve all got through it and are now stronger than ever.

Once again, well done for raising the money, it amazes me that a services like SCBU, Alder Hey and CHASE have to rely on fundraising and donations to function, but the fact is they do so everyone if you get the opportunity to help out please do.

Paul.

By: Damon

Damon — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:48:20 +0000

Fantastic achievement guys good to see you all out last week.

Where’s Gaz recently

By: Russell96

Russell96 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:58:10 +0000

Al, thanks for the donation and yes I am worried.

By: whytetrash

whytetrash — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:09:13 +0000

well done guys…just done Caernarfon 2 Cardiff route…wish we’d had your weather!

By: mumblemiler

mumblemiler — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:58:43 +0000

I remember hearing about Col and Sabine’s girls at the time. I’m gladly toddling off to donate a little something.

On another note, I’ve not been on a ride with him for something like two years, but I too recognise Russ’ backside. Should I, Russ or both of us be worried by this?

By: MrOvershoot

MrOvershoot — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:43:18 +0000

“Expect to spend a lot of time staring at your mates’ backsides…”

Col your usually so far in the distance your just a dot, though I did immediately know that was Russ’s backside in pic 3