Introduction

Hi!

Thank you for visiting the official Bike Bristol to Amsterdam 2010 JustGiving page. In association with http://www.bikebristolamsterdam.eu/

I would first of all like to introduce the charity for which the event is raising money, and the rationale behind opting for this particular cause.

Cause

Bike Bristol Amsterdam2010 chosen charity is MacMillan Cancer support.

MacMillan is a charity close to my heart through all the fine work they do,  my personal story is detailed briefly here.

July 2008 myself, family & friends lost my brother David Fielding, age 35 to liver cancer in a  massively unjust departure from this world. David was the most fantastic, hilarious brother you could imagine who had  an amazing career ahead of him as a ballet choreographer in London.

And then in January 2010 my family was unfortunate a second time round with the passing away of my father Graham Fielding this time through Lung Cancer (Asbestos related). Tragically and rather ironically he was to develop the disease whilst caring for my brother in his final months. Dad made the walk up Hellvellyn in the Lake District through sheer determination when we were to scatter David's ashes despite being ill himself. This was defining of his strong nature for which I will always be truly proud.

It is always comforting to know there is a positive support network in place to provide immediate help to those suffering with cancer, and also offering support to the family or friends of the individual themselves. If it weren't for these organisations lending their help funded by charity then unnecessary additional strain would be placed on the health service, and the supporting families at an already distressing time.

 

Macmillan cancer support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. Macmillan make the difference.

The Event

The aim is to raise sponsorship money by cycling from Bristol city centre to Amsterdam city centre within 6 days. The distance is 500 miles averaging around 80 miles a day.

Setting off from the Clifton Suspension Bridge on the 11th September 2010. You can follow the progress of the preparations, training, details of route, team bike bristol amsterdam, news at the following dedicated website www.bikebristolamsterdam.eu.

Riders in the line up so far to embark on this bike road trip between cycling cities.

Aaron Kleiner, Matthew Wells, Nick Stone, Steve Mulliner, Kathrine Hermansen, Rachel Lane, Tom Field, Peter Kiff, Ryan Ballantyne, Philip Miller, Justin Moody, Simon Jones, Tom Fielding

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my BikeBristolAmsterdam JustGiving page it means a lot to me, and I hope we can raise as much money as possible for MacMillan Cancer Support for all the immediate help they provide to people suffering with cancer and in turn supporting their families.

Tom Fielding

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