Day 7 Message from Danie

29/3/2013

It's Danie here updating the blog for Mark - today he does not feel like writing anything.

For the past three days Mark has been suffering with a terrible stomach bug and yet he has carried on regardless. Today he even managed nearly 100 miles down to Telford which really is remarkable on a good day, never mind in this freezing cold and with a horrible illness.

Mark is very dehydrated and is running on empty, he can't hold anything in - neither food nor drink. It would be very dangerous for him to keep pushing on, and actually he has been pretty silly to do so for the past three days; so this evening he has decided that he needs to get better before he can do the final three days.

This has really upset him as I am sure you can imagine as he has put his heart and soul into this ride and he managed to keep on going through the coldest March in 50 years, however he really does need to rest and get better.

So unfortunately the welcome cycle ride will not be happening tomorrow.

I am certain you will all join me in congratulating Mark on his immense courage and strength in battling the elements and I am also sure that you will agree that he has already well and truly earnt his over £10,000 sponsorship and so even if he never gets on his bike again - he has already gone way over and above what we ever expected of him.

Saying that though, he is still insisting that he is determined to finish the length of the country before the end of the Easter break so watch this space.... It's not over yet.

15 Comments

Natalie Smith 6DP

29/3/2013 06:50:33 am

Hi Mr S
Don't worry. You'll eventually get better. Me and my family are right behind you in whatever you decide to do. Hope you get well soon, Mr S. That's all you need (a tummy bug) in the Easter Holidays when you are trying to have some fun and raising money for your sister.

Michelle Laws

29/3/2013 07:16:53 am

You're doing an amazing job Mark. Can't believe you've managed all those miles with a sickness bug - now there's determination for you! I'm sure a couple of days rest will see you right before you get back on the saddle and if you don't finish it you've already done everyone proud.

Get well soon!

xxx

Bron Kucharski

29/3/2013 07:17:23 am

Just get well Mark. Glad you are not on your own and thanks Dani for the update.
What you have done already is incredible. I know the whole school is in awe of what you have achieved on this bitterly cold and snowy trek. Be proud! Take care.

Liesl Jefferies

29/3/2013 07:34:31 am

Hi Mr S, just come home. You more than earnt your £10,000 sponsor money on day 1. You have been incredibly strong and brave but it's time you put yourself first and come back home to rest up before start of next term. Tom and Lucy have gone to bed worrying about you - I expect this goes for everyone at school too.
We hope you're feeling better soon.

Matt gait

29/3/2013 08:28:25 am

Get well soon mark.what a fantastic job you have done. £10,000 is amazing ,come home, get well, we are all behind you

Brendan S, 6DP

29/3/2013 09:22:35 am

To Mr S,
We cannot believe how much you have achieved, and in such awful weather too, and what an amazing amount you have raised for the charities!
Hope you are feeling better very soon,
Brendan and family xx

Jacqui

29/3/2013 07:14:24 pm

So sorry to hear you are not well. The weather has been so cruel . You put yourself out so unselfishly in those awful elements. Remember you did it Mark..... You raised enough money to help others and that is amazing ! Please remember how important YOU are too and come home safe Mr Beardy Glitter . We are all so very proud of you xxx

Lucy Potter

29/3/2013 08:34:57 pm

Mark take it easy, we're all massively proud and just want you to make it home safe, get the fluids in you (rehydration salts a good idea if you can stomach 'em) and chill for a bit. If you really can't keep fluids down you need to get to a hospital for some IV fluids. Take care xxx

A. Jill

30/3/2013 12:46:18 am

Oh Mark I am so, so sorry. BUT nothing is lost - take your rest and then pick up where you left off if you HAVE to, but with all that nature has thrown in your way you have done MORE than enough already. Get well, rehydrate (so important), get your strength back and a huge THANK YOU to Danie for helping you to see that you need to stop! Here is something that will hopefully make you laugh, http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/0433b30576/cold-dead-hand-with-jim-carrey?rel=player.
Love you lots,
Auntie Jill xxoo

lindsay and conner harper

30/3/2013 01:07:51 am

Get well and feel proud that you have done so much already the kids are all really proud of you and we need to see Mr S back at school healthy and extremly chuffed that you have made a big difference to so many peoples lives.

Eliz Miller

30/3/2013 03:04:43 am

I'm so glad that Danie is with you to guide you.. You MUST get better first. What you have achieved so far is remarkable in totally unforeseen conditions. So get better soon so that you will be able to complete what you set out to do for such great causes, but with no sense of failure at all please.... Much love xxx

Joan and Ron

30/3/2013 05:32:40 am

Hi Mark, it sometimes takes more guts to stop than carry on. Very well done we're proud to know you, well we will be when we'be met you

Matthew Bryant 4AL

30/3/2013 08:40:23 am

Wow Mr.S, you have done really well, even with a bad tummy. You have carried on and on :-), and raised money for two charities. You have had good times and bad times. Get well soon.

Claire March

30/3/2013 09:38:50 pm

Hi Mark Happy Easter! Make the most of your enforced break. Listen to the women in your life - you know they know best!
Take care and get well soon xx

Julia and Dave

31/3/2013 03:45:43 am

So good we managed to meet up and cheer you on your way, thought you were putting on a brave face. Hope you are feeling better after some tlc from Danie. Lots of love.... Take care. J and D xxx

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