Geoff sets off on 3800 mile ride across America in support of Huntington's families

Ballygawley man pedalling with purpose across America

BALLYGAWLEY man, Declan Faulkner, is fulfilling a dream this September and will be cycling solo across America to raise funds for local cancer charity, Charis Cancer Care in memory of his wife, Patrina. Declan, who is 54 and a financial adviser, is also an international mountain leader, a biking and

Geoff sets off on 3800 mile ride across America in support of Huntington's families

Our supporters do really amazing things – including new volunteer fundraiser Geoff Cooper who is all set to cycle across America in aid of Scottish Huntington’s Association. It is the first time in the charity’s history that anyone has taken on such a challenge. A keen cyclist for the past decade, Geoff, 62, began racking up to 50 miles per day soon after retirement from his business career as a McDonald’s Restaurant franchisee. Now that pedalli…