Ruwan Kodikara

£748 of £500 raised

Recently I was diagnosed with a genetic condition called Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), which basically means my body can’t process cholesterol in the right way and leaves me prone to heart disease, heart attack, or stroke at an early age. Genetic condition aside…what also hasn’t helped me is my addiction to Domino’s Pizza, Giant birthday cookies and chocolate!!

So in my attempt to turn a new chapter, get healthy (well…healthier) and help a good cause in the process, I’m going to be cycling 55 miles in the London to Brighton bike ride to raise funds for the amazing C.H.E.F Foundation which helps empower people in Lesotho with the skills and support needed to start and run their own businesses.

 C.H.E.F is an excellent initiative run by two fantastic and passionate people to help folks in one of the poorest countries in the world and I’m exciting to be helping them meet their fundraising goal.

 It would be amazing if you could donate whatever you can – to help the people of Lesotho and help me get across that finishing line.

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