For 2023, I'm going to support my favourite charity again, and one that's very close to my heart; Sarcoidosis UK. I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2014 and not only did this relatively rare and unknown disease affect my lungs, I was also one of the unlucky cases where it affects the heart too. Cardiac sarcoidosis is a potentially life threatening condition that can cause arrhythmia, ventricular tachycardia (leading to sudden death) and heart failure. Thankfully I was diagnosed early and accurately although I had a dangerous arrhythmia and chronic heart failure. Six years on and with some fantastic care at Luton & Dunstable, Harefield and Royal Brompton Hospitals my condition has improved to the point where I can lead a near normal life. However, sarcoidosis has changed my life and now I'm keen to support the only UK charity dedicated to finding a cure for this complex and under-funded disease and supporting those suffering with it. All of the proceeds from my photo sales will go to Sarcoidosis UK, so please buy a few photos and help a worthy cause. As part of my efforts to promote awareness of Sarcoidosis UK, and with the support of the charity, I have arranged for promising young rider, Luke Hopkins, to carry the charity's logo on his leathers and bike this season as he competes in the British Superbike Championship. Look out for him this season and if you see any charity fund raisers out and about at race meetings, please spare what ever you can to support this hard working and dedicated organisation.
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March 2022
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