Miles Washburn - Miles for GBS - "It's all about the patient"

“It’s all about the patient”

In this episode, I talk to Miles Washburn about his GBS experience, the Miles for GBS challenge and about the motivation behind it.

Early in 2025, Miles Washburn was struck down by Guillan Barre Syndrome. Only a couple of days after feeling the first symptoms, he was unable to walk or swallow properly and was fearing the worst.

Thanks to treatment with Immunoglobulin and the care of the health care professional, family and friends who supported him, Miles made a remarkable recovery. Only weeks later he was back at home with comparatively normal muscle function, though he continues to experience nerve pain, fatigue and anxiety associated with the condition 

Humbled by his experience and recognising that not everyone is able to afford the things they need to adapt to life with GBS. Miles has thrown himself into a project to raise awareness of GBS and funds for the GBS Support Fund run by the GBS|CIDP Foundation International.  A challenge that for Miles is “all about the patient”.

A competitive cyclist in his youth, who once had the Olympics in his sight, Miles has turned to the bike again to help him in his quest to help others affected by GBS. 

Supported by his wife and his old coach. On 24 August, Miles will attempt to ride the famed climb of Mont Ventoux in Provence. The so-called Giant of Provence, this is one of cycling’s truly great mountains. Riding it will take all the grit that Miles has displayed during his GBS journey. 

Miles is a remarkable man and this conversation was humbling and inspiring in equal measure. I hope you enjoy it. 

To find out more go to https://go.gbs-cidp.org/gbs26