May 1999 traverse of Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye. (Recognised as one of the toughest mountaineering challenges within the British Isles.)

July/Aug 1999 ascent of 4 Alpine peaks over 4,000m including the Matterhorn at 4478m/ 14’777ft.

Nov 1999 – Jan 2002 recovering from failed transplant.

July 2002 - Created a new world record by carrying out the world’s highest dialysis exchange at 4000m on the slopes of Mont Blanc.

May/June 2003 we cycled John O’ Groats to Lands End a journey that took five weeks to complete, in that time we covered over 1,100 miles and visited 12 renal units en route.