Eight Weeks to Go


Eight weeks to go, and the pieces are starting to fall into place. Insurance is now sorted (shout out to Yellow Jersey for their specialist cycling insurance), and the next step is to get my e-visa sorted. I’ve also decided that it’s probably a good idea to start scaling back my CrossFit sessions at CrossFit Dawn: still training, but easing off the intensity to avoid any last-minute injuries.

I actually started CrossFit back in January, with this cycle event as the motivation. I wanted to build strength, stamina, and a bit of grit - and I have to say it’s been transformative. There’s been ripped calluses, sore muscles, and the occasional “why am I doing this?” moment, but in the company of some excellent, supportive and genuinely inspiring people. It’s all been part of the journey and I know the effort will help me get across the finish line in Kenya.

I’m now 70% of the way towards my £1800 fundraising target, raising money for Child.org. They’re a fabulous charity working to improve maternal and child health in Kenya, by running pregnancy support groups, training health volunteers, and making sure mums and babies get the care they need.

For example, their ‘Team Mum’ Pregnant Women’s Groups bring pregnant women from incredibly isolated communities together over six sessions to teach women how to look after themselves and their babies during pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period.

For many women, the last time they learned about reproductive health and pregnancy was at school. In some cases, women who left school early will have missed this entirely.

Team Mum sessions, run by trained and trusted health workers, make essential healthcare knowledge accessible and ensure safer pregnancies and births for women in rural communities.

It’s vital work, and I’m proud to be riding in support of it. You can help too, by donating at https://www.justgiving.com/page/dave-ross-1.

(Every penny of every donation goes directly to Child.org and not to my costs or administration fees.)

Every donation, share, and message of encouragement has helped get me this far, and I’m incredibly grateful. There’s still ground to cover, but the starting line is starting to come into view.

Eight weeks to go.

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