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Kiko a former teacher, now turned SUPer and adventurer, at 36, rowed 3,000 nautical miles from Gran Canaria to Barbados in 49 days! Gaining a new Guinness World Record in the process!
Solo and unsupported, she was rowing for up to 16 hours a day, sleeping in two-hour shifts. What makes this story even more incredible is that in 2009, Kiko, was diagnosed with Cushing\'s disease, a rare condition that made even walking up the stairs impossible.
The tumour on her pituitary gland also caused severe memory loss, psychosis, diabetes, osteoporosis, insomnia and muscle wastage.
In order to give back Kiko stated fundraising for Kings College Hospital Charity, who helped save her life. Whilst in the middle of her training to row the Atlantic, she was diagnosed with a second tumour which was successfully removed in August 2017.
In March 2018, she smashed the previous record or 56 days and in the process motivated and inspired others to challenge themselves to do the unthinkable.\\xa0
During this podcast we learn more about Kiko; her life, the decisions she\\u2019s made and the challenges she\\u2019s overcome, what she has learnt on the way and why she wants to continue to inspire and motivate others. She also give a few hints about her next challenge!
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Social Media
Personal Website - http://www.kikomatthews.co.uk\\xa0
Twitter - @Kikomatthews\\xa0
Instagram @kikomatthews\\xa0
Donate here\\xa0 to help raise funds for Kings College Hospital Charity -\\xa0 https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kikomatthews
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I\'m excited to be up for an award at this year\\u2019s @womensporttrust #BeAGameChanger Awards! Please vote for me here -\\xa0http://www.womenssporttrust.com/bagc2018/
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