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Tales from the 7 in 7 Challenge

I dreamed up the 7 in 7 Challenge during a long solo tramp through the Kaimanawa and Kaweka mountains late last year.

My brother Alan died of Leukaemia back in 1969. Ever since then I have harboured the idea of doing something amazing to raise funds for research into a cure for this cruel disease.

In the early 80's I rode my bike from London to Lisbon and raised some money for the UK-based Leukaemia Research Fund.

But the idea of doing something more has always been lurking at the back of my mind.

This year I find myself with some time on my hands and so am dedicating 2009 to the achievement of this goal.