INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE
Over the years Jason has had many influential people in his life. The most important people to him and other Challengers are Inspirational people. The people that have made the most of their lives, in body mind and spirit, to Jason and others they admire what they have achieved or attempted in different ways.
Mind
Sir Steven Redgrave who won 5 Olympic Gold Medals at 5 consecutive Olympic Games between 1984 and 2000.
Body
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who has literally given parts of his body to his causes and Challenges. A True inspiration returning to summit Everest despite set backs and health scares.
Soul
Max Woosnam, probably the Greatest Ever British Sportsman from his amazing sporting achievements, including winning Olympic Gold & Silver, winning doubles at Wimbledon, 147 break in Snooker, a century at Lords, captaining the British Davis Cup team, Manchester City F.C & the England National football team.
Determination
Lance Armstrong, despite recent scandal over doping claims. The Texas born athlete was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996, with poor prognosis initially as his tumour had metastasized to his brain and lungs; he underwent extreme chemotherapy, and he also was subjected to brain and testicular surgery. Despite the risk on his life, Armstrong returned to health and cycling to win seven Tour de France tournaments.
Commitment
Jamie Andrew, in 1999 Jamie and a friend were caught in a storm while climbing in the Mont Blanc Massif, unable to be rescued due to severe winds and conditions, spending 4 nights on a small ridge and temperatures as low as minus -30. Jamie's friend sadly died of hypothermia, Jamie was rescued but without huge cost of losing both his hands and feet being amputated due to frostbite. The following years of Jamie's recovery is the most inspiring story of modern day history, the ultimate commitment in life, to never give up.........and never ever give in.