Man trying to keep friend alive long enough to see his daughter's first birthday with an endurance living room cycle

Mokan, a 32-year-old, is cycling the distance from Wimbledon to Santro Pay to support his friend Ben Chatfield, who has stage four glioblastoma. The fundraising effort aims to cover the cost of Avastin, a life-prolonging treatment not available on the NHS. The campaign quickly raised £60,000, and Mokan chose this challenge to honor Ben's love for Wimbledon and Santro Pay. Despite being a novice cyclist, Mokan is motivated by Ben's incredible mind and the support from friends and guests. The goal is to extend Ben's life, especially to see his daughter Ruby's first birthday.

What was the reason for the fundraising efforts during the COVID lockdown?

What is the significance of Ruby's first birthday in relation to Ben's treatment?