Cycle 4 Cancer: Cycling through Europe for Cancer Research UK

 

We've had an email from Graeme Rose who is cycling through Europe raising money for Cancer Research UK. This is his story:

"My mother Anne Reynolds was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago and has fought the disease with enormous determination and courage. Unfortunately as with many cases this immense fighting spirit isn't always enough and it is very difficult to predict what will happen to her health in the future.

I am a keen cyclist who has always had a passion for doing a long cycling tour and made the decision in the Autumn of 2005 that I was finally going to "live my dream". The trip will involve riding approximately 10,000 miles through some of the most challenging terrain a cyclist can envisage. With raging headwinds, massive mountain ranges, driving rain and scorching sunshine I have no misconceptions this is always going to be enjoyable. However it should be noted as much as I am doing this to raise money for Cancer Research UK I would also like to express the sport of cycling as accessible to all. It is not as difficult as some may think and fundamentally its a fantastic a way of keeping fit, healthy and its an amazing way of making the most of our freedom we are lucky to have.

My aim is to raise £1 per every mile ridden for Cancer Reserach UK. I will keep the website updated with distance travelled and money raised so far. I have funded the whole journey myself so if there are any companies interested in sponsorship please donate the money for Charity rather than providing products. For everyone interested in supporting the ride please go to the Just Giving website."

More info

Distance travelled so far 5933 Miles (17/06/06)

Money raised so far = £2949 (Thanks so much for all your efforts and support everyone)

To read more about Graeme's ride etc visit http://www.cycle4cancer.com/

To make a donation, visit http://www.justgiving.com/cycling4cancer