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Heart Surgery Survivor Cycles 250km to Paris
30 May
Summary
- Phil Read completed a 250km bike ride from Brighton to Paris.
- He aimed to raise awareness for heart valve disease.
- His journey was supported by the charity Heart Valve Voice.
Phil Read, 48, has completed an arduous 250-kilometer bike ride from Brighton to Paris, raising awareness for heart valve disease. The father and avid cyclist began his journey at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, where he received life-saving surgery in 2021.
Read's motivation stemmed from his own diagnosis of atrial fibrillation and a leaking mitral valve, as well as supporting family members facing similar conditions. He emphasized that heart valve disease is a serious, common, yet treatable condition requiring greater public recognition of its symptoms.
He was accompanied by Wil Woan, Executive Director of Heart Valve Voice, a charity that provided crucial support during Read's treatment and recovery. The ride traversed the scenic countryside of northern France before concluding in the bustling French capital.
Read highlighted the significant encouragement received, which fueled his determination throughout the physically demanding, yet ultimately rewarding, event. The experience has solidified his commitment to assisting others diagnosed with heart conditions.
