Mark McLaughlan update...

Hi everyone,

Mark has made enough progress to be shipped out of Royal Perth to Shenton Park annexe where he can focus full time on physio. The doctors and surgeons are happy with the progress of his left leg, infection has cleared up so he's right to go. Yesterday I was lucky enough to be there when the physios got him up, out of bed for the first time to try crutches and then a frame. It was a real effort for Mark but he did really well. He's impatient to get on with it all.

Thanks for all your cards, well wishes, phone calls and visits. It has meant the world to Mark and I. He has also been having regular visits from Life Cycle for CanTeen - the charity cycling group that raise money for teenagers with cancer as well as from staff and members of CanTeen. Mark plans to be back on his bike and able to do next years CanTeen ride again in March- Bassendean to Busselton. Many thanks also to you Frans and mates from the Track for encouragement in this.

He is in Ward 10 if anyone is able to visit, not sure if he has phone in his room. Will check it out today. He still has his mobile phone with him - 0432 259 181.

We're sure its all your prayers and positive thoughts and energy, as well as Mark's general fitness, that has seen such a rapid recovery to date,

love Ains