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My story

 

Thank you for visiting the fundraising page of

Bike to the Future 2008 - 'Ride around the World'

in which a whole group of people will be cycling towards the joint targets of 'Riding around the World' (40,000 km) and raising £40,000 towards vital research in order to improve the appalling survival rates for those who are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

The core of Bike to the Future 2008 is a bike ride from London to Krakow (1570 km / 950 miles) from July 24 to August 7 2008 being undertaken by myself, Trace Allen (both pancreatic cancer survivors - and 2 of the 200), Dave Smithson, Jordanna Pitchford and Simon Gledhill.

In addition, throughout the summer there will be many cycling events organised both nationally and internationally, involving adults and schools / youth clubs with the aim of contributing to both the target of 'Riding around the World' and the Fundraisng target.

All involved in these cycling events will also be lending their voices in common support of the aims of the Bike to the Future 2008 which are to:

1) Highlight the appalling survival rates associated with pancreatic cancer - less than 3% surviving more than 5 years after diagnosis. This means that of the 7000 people (alongside myself and Trace) that were diagnosed in 2003, there will be less than 200 of us alive at the end of this year (hence the 2 of 200).

2) Highlight that pancreatic cancer is one of the few cancers where over the last 50 years the chances of those people diagnosed has actually diminished, but still most people have not heard of pancreatic cancer!

3) Focus attention on the need to create a 'united front' of: government, medical practitioners, research institutions, drug companies and charities / fundraisers, to work together to dramatically improve chances of survival for those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

There are many ways in which you can get involved in Bike to the Future 2008 both as a cyclist and /or fundraiser - see the website for details: www.biketothefuture.org.uk

If you want to sponsor online, donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Pancreatic Cancer UK (www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk) will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

Les Niewiara & the Bike to the Future 2008 team.

Donation by Veronica Shadbolt 20/12/09  

In memory of Les - a great bloke and a wonderful role model. Donation by Alan + Jeannie Cross 20/12/09  

Top bloke Donation by Polky 03/03/09  

Les, you achieved so much in your life. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Your memory will live on through Sue, Rosa and Immi. R.I.P. x Donation by Louise Radette 26/01/09  

A great effort helping others Donation by Llaneski 31/12/08  

Dear Les It was great working with such a quality person, you are an example to us all. Donation by Val Evans 29/12/08  

Goodbye Les. Thanks for so often being a calming influence during our matches all those years ago. Donation by Nipper 27/12/08  

Goodbye Les , wish we had not lost touch with u , top guy , thanks 4 everything Donation by mabes 22/12/08  

Farewell Les. A great person, mentor and friend. You achieved so much and touched so many. Donation by Simon Dow 22/12/08  

Goodbye Les, my dear friend and mentor, you'll stay forever in my heart. Thanks for everything. Donation by Nuno Camilo 22/12/08  

Rest in Peace Les, you'll live long in the memories of so many. Donation by Andrew Todd 22/12/08  

A great Mentor and Friend, Les will be greatly missed - From Simon Jones and Ralf Systermans Donation by Simon Jones 20/12/08  

you are and will remain an inspiration to all of us Donation by Philippe Camps 19/12/08  

Goodbye Les, you'll live in our hearts and memories now. Donation by Saz Dosanjh, Brussels 19/12/08  

An inspiration to us all. Donation by Kenny - KONE Glasgow 18/12/08  

Trace - well done. What an amazing ride that must have been. Donation by Sarah & Clive 13/12/08  

Keep fighting, Les! Donation by Donna in Florida 19/11/08  

Great effort Donation by Llaneski 06/11/08  

Many congratulations on your amazing achievements - the ride and the fundraising! Donation by Esther 13/10/08  

Have been meaning to do this for so long. Well done Trace - you are an inspiration Donation by Paul Parrish 17/09/08  

Trace you are amazing and an inspiration to us all. Well done to you and Joy Donation by Chris O'Reilly 17/09/08  

Late I know, but its a way of life fr us. Well done Trace, a pretty spectacular ride. I like the idea of stopping for lunch in the middle. Donation by Mark Woolhouse 15/09/08  

thank you to andy and suzy for organising a great days bike ride (and cakes) for a great cause! Donation by kathy 14/09/08  

Fantastic effort and an amazing book. Team Pancreas salutes you from a wet Adelaide Donation by Alison, Ami, Ian and Sean 13/09/08  

job done Donation by howsons 06/09/08  

Well done Simon Donation by Ian Wilson 04/09/08  

Tremendous achievement, Trace Donation by Don 02/09/08  

Wonderful! Donation by Pete J 02/09/08  

Fantastic and inspirational Donation by David & Kathy, Meg and Dan 31/08/08  

You never cease to amaze Trace and Joy with your exciting endeavours Donation by Lizzie Clifford 24/08/08  

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* Total raised online: £7,933.00
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  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,877.90

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