Just received this from the RB Website and thought you guys might like to know,

Hi everyone,

As most of you know a year ago I was taken ill on the way to Rally GB and shortly afterwards I was diagnosed with a brain tumour. This was a total shock. I had been 100% committed to trying to win the WRC and suddenly, nothing was more important than my health and I had to commit 100% to beating my illness.

I don’t mind admitting it has been really really tough but I have remained positive and as happy as I can throughout. The support I have had from my doctors, family and friends has been fantastic.
Also I want to thank all the people who have sent me their good wishes – it really helps to know that my fans are still rooting for me and that I’m not forgotten!

I have been following the WRC on the television and I want to add my congratulations to Seb for winning the Championship this year. He is a very focussed driver and deserves this win.

Also I would like to wish Carlos a happy retirement, - he has been a dedicated and passionate rally driver throughout his years and the sport will miss him.

My treatment has been very intensive but I am now getting physically and mentally much stronger.

It is still too soon to think about what the future holds – I am just concentrating on trying to get back to a normal life.

The doctors still need to keep a close eye on me but, when they give me the OK to travel, I am looking forward to coming to see a rally sometime soon…maybe I will see you there!

Have a great Christmas, I will! and Best Wishes for 2005

Take Care

Richard

 

Thanks for posting this. It's realy great to hear something positive from Richard.

 

Great to read words from the man himself and for him to be upbeat makes it even better.

 

Cheers prodriva

I'll echo the above comments, good to see Rich getting his **** together. Get your @rse on this board again Burnsey

 

Yep, ditto what they said ^ it's really good to hear some positive words from the man himself

 

Nice one - on the off chance he reads this, good luck Richard. Hope everythings well.

Cheers.

 

Nice one prodriva

If you get to read this Richard, great news that you’re on the mend, best wishes for the future.

Allan

 

Great to read

 

Nice one prodriva

 

No worries my fellow s'netters, glad to be of service

 

Good news about him being on the mend,

looking forward to seeing him back beating everyone who challenges him.

ROCK ON BURNS!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Excellant News. Wondered how he was getting on.

When he gets well enough to travel , can u get him to give Mikko Hirvonen some tips and advice on how to drive Scoob fast please

( At a forest near me please )

 

Its good to hear from him

 

Good to see that Richard is on the way to recovery

 

He's a nice bloke, we met him at Rally de Corse 2003 and exchanged a few words. He seemed nice and was willing to talk to fans etc.

Did I mention I saw Colin McRae's *****?

 

Clare is that his dog .......like ethels in eastenders???

 

Never mind driving and competing Richard, you just concentrate on getting better.
The rest will wait.
I dont think age will hinder a WRC title challenge,look at Carlos!

Get well soon.
*****

 

No, his REAL *****.....

 

Did it wink at you?

 

Excellent news

 

Popped into my local garage to find them restoring the Pug 205 that he started off in for his collection.

D

 

pmsl. Probably grumped at him, lol

Good luck Richard if you read this

 

Don't know him, but would like to echo the best wishes from SN, having a car named after you must be great!

Pete

 

Even though I've already posted RB's letter elsewhere on SN.

Glad to hear some v positive news.

Hope to hear that he'll be back in the WRC one day

100% agree with Shropshire-Guy

 

Thanks for adding to the original thread though matey

Adding to other comments, I also met Richard and Robert at their last Rally GB. They were both very freindly and if Richard is reading this, all the best and a speedy FULL recovery to you fella.