Thank you for taking the time to visit my charity webpage.

From the 14th June 2008, I, with my mate Richard, will be cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats.  We will be cycling approx 1040 miles in two weeks, assuming we don't get lost and have to do a detour.  We will be cycling through three countries, dozens of counties and hundreds of towns and villages.  We will be crossing moorlands, the pennines, the dales and the highlands.  What an adventure.

The reason I have chosen Cancerbackup is for very personal reasons.  Five years ago when my mum contacted Cancer of the womb, I was devistated.  I knew very little about the disease, Its effects, its treatment, Its survival rate.  Who do you talk to on occassions like this?  On the advice of my local surgery, I contacted Cancerbackup.  I spoke to a lovely lady on the phone.  She was patient, sympathetic, understanding and she listened.  She took my name and address so that she could send me some booklets and literature.  When I asked how much I owed for the books, I was told that there was no charge whatsoever.  I was overwhelmed by the empathy shown to me.  I don't mind admitting, that not for the first time, I had a good cry.  I'm embarrassed to say that I neglected to take her name.

I vowed that if I ever did a charity event again, I would do it for Cancerbackup.  I got my chance the following summer to repay some of the debt with the "Capital to Coast" cycle ride.  Unfortunately on the day before the ride, my mum had a massive heart attack and died.  Needless to say I didn't do the ride that day, however with the support of two friends, Richard and Rachel, who joined me on a cold October morning, I finally completed my charity ride.

I'm proud to say that on that occasion, I raised over £650.  I would like to think that with your help, we can raise over £1000.  So please sponsor me and help a caring organisation.  Please note that all the sponsorship raised will go direct to Cancerbackup and will NOT be used to finance the ride or personal expenses.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure.  It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancerbackup 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 many thanks for your support.

Bob