Robert Pretorius

Robert's Alps Charity Ride

Fundraising for Blood Cancer UK
£2,134
raised of £2,000 target
by 31 supporters
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Event: The FireFlies Tour 2016*TH, from 15 June 2016 to 22 June 2016
In memory of John Lee-Graham
Blood Cancer UK

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We fund research and provide support to improve blood cancer patients' lives

Story

Dear Friends

Last autumn, my wife lost both her parents to cancer within a very short space of time.  Their sudden passing has left a hole in our lives that we are still trying to cope with.

I have joined an epic charity ride whose sole purpose is to raise both money and awareness to cancer.  The ride itself is long and hard, 750 km and 100 000 feet of climbing.  That is the equivalent of cycling up Snowden Mountain in Wales 5 times a day for 7 days.  The routes that we will cycle are not published.  We will not know what the next day will bring other than pain.  This is done so as to remind us of what cancer sufferers go through daily.  

The ride is limited to 50 riders.  We all have already paid our own way to enter - £2000 each. All money raised through this page goes directly to Bloodwise Charity. I will be joining the Fireflies Cycling Club - London, on this their 16th Alps Charity Ride.

I started training for this ride in December last year and kept it up throughout the cold dark winter months.  I thought it best that I first do the hard work to get into shape before approaching friends and family for sponsorship..

To John and Heather Lee-Graham, this is for you.  XX



 


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Blood Cancer UK

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We're dedicated to beating blood cancer. We fund research and support those affected. Since 1960, we've invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives. The day we beat blood cancer is now in sight and our researchers are determined to finish the job.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,133.84
+ £215.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,133.84
Offline donations
£0.00

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