Double amputee continues to inspire by taking on new role as town council mayor

Athlete, tireless fundraiser Alan Rayment has taken on a completely different challenge – as a new Isle mayor.
New mayor Alan RaymentNew mayor Alan Rayment
New mayor Alan Rayment

The fitness suite manager, aged 44,  continues to inspire others as a role model by recently appointed mayor of Crowle and Ealand Town Council.

He is now looking forward to the next four years working with the elected council members with a strong focus on community and the environment. 

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Alan will continue with his role as manager at the Kingsway Fitness Suite in Scunthorpe whilst taking on his new role.

He said: “As Mayor of Crowle and Ealand our college core values will link in so well.

“With my ambition and drive, I want to achieve the highest standards and support my community and environment.

“I will work in partnership with local businesses, charities and members of the public to help them succeed.

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“As a group of councillors, we will use our initiative to ensure we are able to find solutions, all councillors will take individual and a collective responsibility in all tasks they complete ensuring we work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful to each other.”

From a young age Alan suffered from leg ulcers and in 1997 had his left leg amputated due to the super bug MRSA before having his right leg amputated, but this has never held him back and has continued to achieve as much as possible.

Louise Sharp, Director of Estates and Facilities at North Lindsey College stated, “Alan is an inspirational member of college staff and I am proud to work with him.

“This latest accolade is another well-deserved achievement.”

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Alan continued: “My journey in life has been hectic, the last 44 years have been amazing. I have the same determination and drive in other areas of my life and I have many roles in our community. 

“It is a privilege and an honour to be elected asmayor, I will give 100 per cent to the role and look forward to representing Crowle and Ealand.”

Alan has completed many challenges in his lifetime including the London Marathon, various half marathons.

In 2005 he  was the first person in the world to hand-cycle 500km over Vietnam and Cambodia.

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Alan also hand-cycled 1,001 miles from Land End to John O’Groats, represented Team GB in Para triathlon winning medals at National, European and World level and has also carried two Olympic torches on their way to Athens in 2004 and London in 2012.

Over the last seven years Alan volunteers and been MC at local and world event races.