James Lewis

Treyarnon to Rhossili for the Bone Cancer Research Trust (Jamie Lewis)

Fundraising for Bone Cancer Research Trust
£3,116
raised of £2,000 target
by 125 supporters
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Event: In memory of Alex Lewis
Participants: Alex Lewis
Bone Cancer Research Trust

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We fund pioneering research to save lives & improve outcomes.

Story

My Brother Alex lost his battle with Osteosarcoma on the 17th February 2011, just 5 days after his 22nd birthday, and marriage to his loving wife Ali. Alex wanted to raise awareness, and as much money as possible  for the Bone Cancer Research Trust, to try and help others in their fight against this disease. To help try and achieve this goal, we are going to be cycling from Treyarnon, near Padstow in Cornwall to ride a route of around 300 miles to Rhossili in the Gower, Wales. These are 2 of Alex's favourite places, and also where he asked for his ashes to be buried. We are hoping to complete this trip in about 5 days.

Around 450 people are diagnosed with bone cancer each year in the UK and Republic of Ireland, mainly affecting children and young people between the ages of 10 and 24. The most common types of bone cancer are osteosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma. 

BCRT sets out to improve the outcome for people with primary bone cancer through research, awareness, information and support. 

As bone cancer is rare, research into primary bone cancer currently gets very little funding from other sources.  Since being formally registered as a charity in 2006, BCRT has funded 24 research projects to the value of £800,000.   

 

So please dig deep and donate now. Thanks.

About the charity

Bone Cancer Research Trust

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The Bone Cancer Research Trust is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer through research, information, awareness and support.

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,116.00
+ £670.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,086.00
Offline donations
£30.00

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