Nathan Evington

Nathan Evington
28/02/77 - 03/11/07

About Nathan


Nathan, was a big chap in more ways than one. He was always to be found at the centre of the action, telling it exactly as it was – loudly!

In fact, Nathan was in such a hurry to make his impact on the world, he arrived on a cold February morning 8 weeks early. He was so premature that he spent his first month in hospital, and at the time was one of the youngest babies in Hedon Road hospital to survive!

Cycling played a huge part in Nathan’s life. He loved the film American Flyers and watched it many times. In it, there is a scene where the main character does the "torture test" which involved running on a treadmill for as long as possible before ending the test by hitting the "chicken" switch. After Nathan’s diagnosis of cardiomyopathy in 2004, he was actually quite excited to discover that he would be required to do his own "torture test" and spent a good deal of time psyching himself up for a good performance. In fact, he was so determined that it was ultimately the doctor, his Mum and the technician who had to drag him off, as Nathan refused to give in himself.

Cycling also revealed Nathan’s talent for remembering facts and figures. He was our very own walking cycling encyclopaedia. He loved to test his friends and show off his knowledge, and he was always the person you would want on your pub quiz team.

Nathan was determined to live life to the full, and unbeknown to his Mum he began playing in a football team a few years ago. The cat was out of the bag when a new football trophy took pride of place on the mantelpiece one evening. Nathan was very proud of himself and his team-mates, although I am reliably informed that Nathan was valued more for his enthusiastic participation, rather than his football talents – which led to his shots on goal just missing the target – 100% of the time!

Nathan was the life and soul of any party and loved to dance. He would always take to the dance floor first, and was quite happy to dance alone. However, his infectious enthusiasm always encouraged others to join him.

Nathan was a kind man, and always generous to a fault – on the benefit of his Mum and brother. He had a very special sense of humour – one he shared with his brother – and left his mark on everyone he met.


Friday, 2 May 2008

Hello, I am Nathans mum



I am very fortunate, i have been lucky enough to have been Nathans mum for 30 years. My husband also had cardiomyopathy and died in 2001. So this ride and the money raised means a great deal to me. To know that we are helping someone elses husband, son and brother live longer.

TG, Crasher Clark and Seatpin have all known Nathan from school. Fat Sprinter then met him a little later on. There are many, many funny stories i could share with you, some printable and some not! As mentioned previously Nathans favourite film was "American Flyers" one that all of his friends have also watched at some time.

Damian shattered both his knee caps in a cycling accident in 2002. I know that he and everyone joining him on the ride are training hard. I know that they have the commitment, the stamina and the heart to make this ride truly memorable, for the love of Nathan.




UP, UP, UP NATHANS FLYERS




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Damian said...

For those of you not sure, I'm the cute one in the pictures ;-). Thanks Millie!

2 May 2008 at 20:30

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