West Ham United Executive Head Chef Keith Ross set off
on his 1,000 mile charity cycle ride to every Premiership ground in
the country on Monday to raise money for the Heart Cells Appeal -
less than a year after suffering a life threatening heart
attack.
Keith is being accompanied on the gruelling 11-day tour by Dr
Andrew Deaner, the cardiologist at the London Chest Hospital in
Bethnal Green who carried out the emergency procedure which saved
his life last July.
Keith said: "The team at the London Chest Hospital saved my
life and because I was treated so quickly I don't have any
lasting damage and can get back to leading a normal life.
"I wanted to give something back in thanks for my treatment
and a friend at work challenged me to cycle to every Premiership
ground. I've been training for three months now and have been
overwhelmed by the support I've received from West Ham, the
London Chest Hospital and all the clubs we're going to
visit."
To view an exclusive interview with Keith just moments before he
set off from Upton Park on Monday, visit WHUTV now...
To sponsor Keith and Andrew and help the Heart Cells Appeal you can
donate securely online by clicking here or send a cheque
made payable to Heart Cells Appeal Fund. Post
cheques to: Heart of the Game Cycle Ride, Fundraising
Office, London Chest Hospital, Bonner Road, London E2 9JX.
Tickets are also still available for the Heart of The Game Ball
later this month, when supporters can join Hammers heroes Alan
Devonshire, Tony Gale and Phil Parkes in celebrating Keith and
Andrew's achievements.
The black-tie event of dinner and entertainment takes places at
Upton Park on Friday, March 30, and the £75 tickets can be
bought by calling Pat Gray or Antoinette Martin on 0208 983 2345 or
emailing [email protected]