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| Woody |
We all moan.........We all moan about the most silliest of things , me being one of the most guilty when it comes to that , but this lady should inspire us to do things differently, let me know what you tink.............by Vicki Robinson Health Reporter COURAGEOUS cancer sufferer Jane Tomlinson was celebrating after scaling a breathtaking 10,350ft peak in her epic ride across America. The mum-of-three, from Rothwell, Leeds, managed to cycle to Cedar Brakes in Utah despite admitting she had thought of quitting the gruelling journey. Her husband Mike, 45, said: "She is doing really, really well. It couldn't have gone better this afternoon." He added: "She has never scaled anything near as high as this. "She has not struggled at all, she's looking really good and she's not breathless." It had taken her and the other riders with her five hours to complete the 25-mile climb on the 15th day of her 4,200 mile trek across America. Fatigue Her husband had said she was suffering from dehydration and extreme fatigue. Yesterday he told how Jane – who has terminal breast cancer – had considered quitting the charity ride and catching the next plane home. But he hoped the success of her mountain climb would help spur her on to complete the journey. Jane is attempting the 63-day challenge with team-mates Martyn Hollingworth from Huddersfield and Leeds Metropolitan University lecturer Ryan Bowd. The trio set off from San Francisco and have already covered more than 600 miles – often in sweltering temperatures. The 42-year-old has raised more than £1.25m for a series of charities and hopes to take the total to more than £2m by the time the ride ends. vicki.robinson@ypn.co.uk How you can help the appeal Money raised from the cross-USA ride will go to support Jane's Appeal, with the money being split between children's sports charity Sparks, Macmillan Cancer Support, Martin House Children's Hospice in Boston Spa, Leeds, the Paediatric Acute Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice in Doncaster and the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation in America. Details of the ride and how to donate are at www.janesappeal.com This lady is truly amazing , the fact she is still with is amazing enough , but what this lady achieves while being very seriously ill , its quite staggering and if i'm honest puts me to shame. |
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| Armleywhite |
This woman should be given the country's highest possible award and a big bastid statue in her honour, or summat like that. She is truley an amazing woman.. | ||||
| Woody |
agreed , even better some miracle to allow her to live till old age. |
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| Armleywhite |
Aye, better than owt that would be!! |
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| Woody |
I Dont believe in the big guy , but me tinks if he is for real , me tinks she shouldnt be granted her one wish , which im sure would be to live. | ||||
| 101100 |
She would have used her wish to benifit her sons. She would have wished that they would be left alone to live thier own lives without constant media intrusion. |
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| Guest |
but isn't that everyones wish in that situation!!! | ||||
| 101100 |
Iwould hope so. |
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| Woody |
you two have the wrong thread  
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| Guest |
nope i haven't |
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| 101100 |
And your point is? 
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| Woody |
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