Hi.
Welcome to my website. Here you will find out information about me, my cause, events and anything alse I can fit in.
Who am I? I am a 38 year-old, happily married father of two lively boys. I ride motorcycles, sing in bands, run ultra marathons and enjoy adventure racing. I also have Parkinson’s.
I was diagnosed with this currently incurable disease in June 2008. Rather than accept that this is my lot, I decided to get the most out of life and undertook the Marathon des Sables in 2009; raising almost £2000 for charity. However, I believe that I can improve on this and really make change happen!
Together with my running buddy, Rich Merry, I will run a number of difficult events, some of which are the toughest races and courses in the world. These include the recently completed Marathon des Sables 2010 (where I became the first Parkinson’s suffer to complete the 250km race across the Sahara in temperatures averaging over 140ºF) and more. In short, I am aiming to push myself to cover over 10 million metres (over 6000 miles) – each one of which will be a challenge as I battle the effects of Parkinson’s and in so doing, raise money for research into finding a cure!
Imagine if everyone just gave £1 per step. This would generate the vital and much needed funds for research and would represent a huge leap towards a cure. You can help me by sponsoring me £1 or more …. (at the link below)… and by passing on this link to your own networks and friends http://www.justgiving.com/alex-flynn
Please paste it into your browser now and dondate to a worthy cause.
For more daily info, please also see: www.facebook.com/10MillionMetres
Thanks for visiting. I hope that, together, we can make change happen and find a cure!
Alex
Alex;
Keep up the great work. would love to get together sometime. Will be in UK March 28 – April 1 and Glasgow for Parkinson’s World Congress.
Bob
http://www.positivelyparkinsons.ca
By: BOB kUHN on March 9, 2010
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Hi Bob, if you get this send me an email tomorrow…alex@alexflynn.co.uk
Best regards Alex
By: alexflynn001 on March 30, 2010
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Alex you have a very big heart and I am deeply honoured and proud to call you a friend. Keep up the good work.
Abass
By: Abass Juni Bundu on March 13, 2010
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Thank you Abass. Means alot buddy. Hope to see you sometime soon? Take good care my friend.
By: alexflynn001 on March 13, 2010
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Hi Alex. I have read about you on Richard’s page (and donated there too). I too am a Parkinson’s runner, most recently done a 26.2 mile run ten days ago. Took me 7hr 30, but what the heck. It was off road, and I had to queue in a shop for supplies, and had a tea-break as well. You know as well as I that it’s not about the time.
I wonder how many of us there are, doing our best to show the illness two fingers? I am sort of thinking that it would be fun either to enter an event en masse, or else arrange a long-distance relay, with each of us taking as much of a leg as we can sensibly hope to run?
Would either of these appeal to you?
By: Marjorie Batchelor on March 22, 2010
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Good luck big man!!
By: Alan Gosnell on March 31, 2010
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Hey Alex,
I am thrilled after reading your inspiring story. Hats off to you!
Best wishes for all your future endeavors.
Regards,
Samir
By: Samir on June 18, 2010
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Thanks Samir!
By: alexflynn001 on June 18, 2010
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have a look at Alex, at the Sponsored throw at Henley Judo Club
By: gary on July 7, 2010
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Thanks mate. Had a great time and the kids really did a great job. Thanks to all and to you for organising the event!!
By: alexflynn001 on July 7, 2010
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Good luck, very inspirational.
By: Scott on July 14, 2010
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Thanks Scott!
By: Alex Flynn on July 14, 2010
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Hi Alex
I heard about your campaign through Johnny Hall. Do drop me a line anytime and let’s arrange a time to chat – would be good to put together a blog on http://www.therunningbug.co.uk
By: John Griffith on July 22, 2010
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Hi Alex, what a privilege it was to meet you the other day, I have already put something onto Tredegar Ambulance wall and will let my facebook family know aswell. All the best with your mission but my prayer is for your Healing. I was recently at Bible week In Staffordshire where there were many genuine healings. Check out youtube ‘The finger of God’ or furious love if this interests you, these are documentaries on miracles. Hope this does not offend. God Bless you and your lovely Family -Terry (Paramedic)
By: Terry Donegan on August 27, 2010
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Hi Terry, great to meet you too! Your assistance was greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Thanks also for the prayer. I am going to take that as I am sure that I will need it over the next few years! Belief in miracles is an amazing thing. Belief and positive mental thought can really make change happen. I believe that there is a cure out there and if we can find that, I will consider it a miracle!!
By: Alex Flynn on August 29, 2010
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