My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
On the 3rd September I took part in an epic 600 mile mountain bike ride across 'the forbidden land', on road and off road, taking in Kathmandu, Lhasa,and the north face of Everest, 5 x 5000m+ passes, and an unrivalled 4000m descent into Nepal! - described as a 'do before you die' ride :-)
I have been an outpatient with the Royal Marsden for the last 5 years and will remain with them for another 5 years. During all this time, they have been absolutely wonderful to me and I wanted this chance to repay them a little of what they have given to me. A chance to say 'thank you' and to help them continue with their world renowned Cancer Research programme.
Cancer affects many people of all ages and races and strikes when we least expect it to. For many, it is a very sad story but for many more, those who survive like me, it serves to remind us of how precious life is and without the continuing research into this disease, it would be a sad story for most.
I know that I have a mammoth task ahead of me and the challenge especially with the altitude involved, will be enormous for me. But, challenges are what life is all about. Be they large or small, we all face them and we can all succeed too.
Please donate generously for this very worthwhile cause. 100% of what I collect will go to the Charity - none of it will sponsor my expenses which at the moment, are running around £5k!. :-)
Help the Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign help those who face the enormous challenges that Cancer puts before them.
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So please dig deep and donate now :-)
UPDATES
BBC Radio Oxford have just interviewed me LIVE !! You can listen to the Edited Version on the link below... if I can make a complete a** of myself then it's surely worth a couple of pounds donation yes? :-)

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The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Charity Registration No. 1095197

We raise money to help The Royal Marsden provide world-class care for cancer patients, and to support the hospital’s pioneering work in cancer research and education. By doing this, we aim to help make life better for people with cancer everywhere, and strive for a future without it.

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Well done Alison on an incredible achievement....!

Donation by Paul Wetton on 29/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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An amazing achievement by a truly beautiful woman - with lots of love me & Clive =o)

Donation by Victoria Wooster on 25/02/12

Great to have been with you on this adventure.

Donation by Diana Lockwood on 30/11/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Nuclear Technologies plc on 12/10/11

£100.00

Donation by John Almon on 27/09/11

£100.00

Alison, Wishing you all the best and very proud of your achievements. Love Rob, Stella, Emly & Henry

Donation by Robert Elkington on 17/09/11

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Here's to a successful venture!

Donation by John Evans on 14/09/11

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Don't forget to bring me back a stick of rock!

Donation by Andrew Buckmaster on 03/09/11

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Another tenner for your amazing efforts.... will be thinking of Alison... have fun and stay safe XXX

Donation by Mine McPherson on 02/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Alison. You will do great and doing it for a fantastic cause!! xx

Donation by Liz Gardner on 02/09/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck and have a safe ride Phil

Donation by Phil Harwin on 01/09/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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You made it there intact. The adventure begins. Love every minute of it.

Donation by Alexander Holland on 01/09/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck in your project; I wish you all the best, with fond souvenirs... Mike

Donation by Michel Briotet on 01/09/11

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous on 01/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So very proud of you on so many levels, cycle safely and come home with lots of exciting tales xxx

Donation by Claire on 31/08/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Alison! Love Jennifer and John. xxxxxx

Donation by John Booth on 30/08/11

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Wow, Ali - a remarkable adventure. Wishing you the very best of luck, and hoping you can enjoy it. Dave, Sam & Ben Machin.

Donation by Dave Machin on 29/08/11

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Hi Alison- Just wishing you the best of luck I really hope you enjoy your amazing feat! It is obvious you've worked extremely hard for this- good luck

Donation by Catherine Lawrence on 27/08/11

£10.00

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Good Luck!

Donation by Christine Kowalczuk on 25/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck, Ali! You are a little star! xxx

Donation by amy widdowson on 24/08/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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We're so very very jealous - loads of love and luck Liz Lennie and Ty xxxxx

Donation by LIZ Innes on 23/08/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ali, you're either very brave or very mad - or both, perhaps :)

Donation by Colin and Steph x on 23/08/11

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Get the extra large tub of cream

Donation by Anonymous on 22/08/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Victoria Wooster on 22/08/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Ali

Donation by Richard Quarmby on 22/08/11

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£5,461.50
  • Offline donations£100.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£5,561.50
  • Gift Aid£1,035.89

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