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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.

Trace, you are a star! Well done to you and all the team - you are an inspiration to us all. Donation by Charity, Rachel and Hannah 22/08/08  

Awe-inspiring! Donation by Gennie Helsby 22/08/08  

I would like to make this donation in honour of the bike, that carried Kevin Duffy 15 miles Donation by Nigel Shepheard - ACS Construction 22/08/08  

Trace and Joy - what stars! Donation by Robin Oldfield 22/08/08  

Nice work! from Krys's godson... Donation by Joe Stepniewski 20/08/08  

Well done guys, especially Jordanna you little bike! Donation by Louise Cuddy 20/08/08  

Congratulations on completing your challenging ride! You are all such an inspiration! Donation by Tiina and StevieP 20/08/08  

Amazing achievement! – An inspirational example and a worthy cause. Donation by Parrot 20/08/08  

A gold medal performance which puts others into perspective Donation by rosi 20/08/08  

Congratulations Trace and team tremendous effort well done Donation by Virginia Bird 19/08/08  

Trace & team, great effort for a worthy cause, well done. Donation by Jon M 18/08/08  

Well done all of you Donation by Carrie 18/08/08  

good luck and god bless you Donation by Matifadza danha 18/08/08  

Guys, an amazing feat...good luck and well done on your fantastic efforts Donation by Angela (tribabe) 16/08/08  

This is a simply incredible achievement. Congratulations to all involved. Donation by Mike & Edna 15/08/08  

I know Trace and Joy and am amazed by both of their positive attitudes and approach to life and sport. I feel very humble but priveledged to help. Donation by Jon Chestney 15/08/08  

Well done all of you Donation by Gledhills York 14/08/08  

Impressive.....Well done ! Donation by Tim Hazelden 14/08/08  

I knew you wouln't let me down. Well Done indeed. Donation by Andy Newbury 14/08/08  

Trace you are incredible Donation by Gilly Holdsworth 13/08/08  

Absolutely incredible - well done Donation by Barbara Battersby 12/08/08  

Amazing challenge, well done to Simon and team Donation by Neil & Sue Procter 12/08/08  

Sorry it's after the event but WOO HOO! Donation by Spangie & Graham 11/08/08  

Well done Trace and Co. Hope you have a great time. Donation by Patrick Pearce 11/08/08  

Well done everybody! Donation by Margaret Gledhill 11/08/08  

you lot are mad!! Well done Donation by Sue and John 10/08/08  

Les and team, just amazing what an achievement Donation by Pete and Ann 10/08/08  

You are an inspirational guy. Read your story on www and made me feel more positive about my Dad who is booked in for Whipple next week. Thanks Donation by Laura 09/08/08  

Simon and co : have a safe and fun journey and well done. Donation by Tad and Nic 09/08/08  

Mega effort fellas. Shame you are just too late to make the selectors eye for the olympics! Donation by Dave Jones 09/08/08  

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* Total raised online: £7,933.00
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