Mike Tindall took to
Instagram with a candid video on Friday asking fans to ‘Pray for him’ ahead of
his 770km cycle to raise money to cure Parkinson’s disease.
The charity is close to the
former Rugby star’s heart as his dad, Phillip Tindall, was diagnosed with the
disease in 2003.
Talking directly to
camera from a sofa, the father-of-three said: “It’s just dawned on me
that in ten days I am cycling over the alps and haven’t really started
fundraising so I thought I’d put out this video for Cure Parkinson’s.
“Four years ago we
started with the Ray Pirani from the west to east coast of the most southerly
towns in France. This time we’re doing the Red Alpine, so we’re starting at
Lake Geneva and we are heading to Nice – over the alps…”
The 43-year-old revealed he
will cover a whopping 770km distance on the trip along with 40-50 other people,
and said the group will cover a staggering 18,000m of vertical ascent across
six days, which is two times the height of Mount Everest.
He jested: “which as a
100 kg man doesn’t really sit that well with me!” He continued: “If
anyone can support me there is a link in my bio that will take you through the
link tree to where you can go to the just giving page.
“There are people with
Parkinson’s doing the cycle. They’ve already set off; they’re taking it a bit
more leisurely as they need to do but it’s an unbelievable feat for them to
make it.
“It just proves that
getting out and staying active is not just a mental relief but it keeps you
physically strong and keeps you better. There are a lot of drugs out there that
we’re really hopeful about…”
“…I’ll try and check in
as many times as I can when we’re on the ride but any donations would be
massively appreciated.
“We are trying to find
the cure but unfortunately the cure and clinical trials cost money but please
give generously and pray for me.”
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| The former rugby star is a doting father-of-three |
Fans were delighted with the
update and couldn’t wait to leave their comments for the husband of Zara
Tindall.
One fan penned: “Best
wishes and strength to you. I hope you have clear skies (well, at least not
rainy) and may the wind be at your back. Thank you for taking on this cause. Never
give up and never give in.”
A second added: “Well
done and thanks. Donating in honour of my Dad who had it when there were not
many drugs around.” A third penned: “Wow huge thing to do. Good luck.
Donation [tick emoji].” A fourth said: “Love this! Good luck, hope
you can raise as much as possible.” A fifth replied: “Done and good
luck to you all.”
