Raised: 124%
 
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £12,425.10
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Last May my wife Louise was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer. At the time she was 37 years old. She only found the cancer by chance, and although the tumour was small it had already spread to her lymph nodes. She underwent 9 months of treatments - chemotherapy, two operations and radiotherapy. Through all the suffering this caused she has been an inspiration - even when she was weak and tired her sense of humour and positive outlook were ever present. She is now taking drugs every day to help prevent the cancer returning - these have a number of side effects, but she is back at work and enjoying life to the full. Clearly cancer treatment is improving all the time and she received amazing care from the doctors and nurses treating her, but her passion for life and positive attitude have been a major contribution. Myself and some friends decided we wanted to celebrate Louise's sense of fun and willingness to face challenges head on and raise some money at the same time. As keen cyclists, we decided that a ride from London to Brighton of around 56 miles including the ascent of Ditchling Beacon would be a good challenge - especially if we spent no more than £56 (£1 per mile) on the bikes we use for the ride to introduce some humour - and make it harder! Most of us ride expensive modern racing bikes, but for this caper we used all manner of totally unsuitable machinery,  testing Lance Armstong's claim that "Its not about the bike" to the full on 13th June. Over 11 hours after we started we made it to Brighton beach. One big crash, an exploding tire, a detour for repairs which meant some of us ended up doing 70 miles, several brake failures and a lot of laughter could not stop us. Please sponsor us for as much as you can - we are raising money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, a charity which funds important and groundbreaking research which will help improve diagnosis, treatment and care for those suffering with breast cancer.

Go for it Gnasher! Donation by TQ on 05/05/09

 
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

This will turn you into a dinosaur (a Mega-sore-arse). You're a mad man Matt. Donation by Phil Sanders on 05/05/09

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Oskar Waktare on 05/05/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

What a terrific cause...xoxo from DC! Donation by Heather and Craig St(o)uffer on 04/05/09

 
£35.00

Good luck mate - we'll meet you in the pub. Donation by Claire and Leon on 01/05/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by John R on 01/05/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Your arse will suffer! Donation by Mike Campbell on 01/05/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

excellent nuttiness. kisses all round (from Gareth of course) Donation by Helen & Gareth on 01/05/09

 
£50.00

Well done Louise! and good luck Matt, you nutter :) xx Donation by Tracie Seebold on 01/05/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go boys and can't wait to see the pics over this side of the world! Love to every single one of you Donation by Janine on 01/05/09

 
£50.00

Good luck to you all, great cause. Donation by Claire Haynes on 30/04/09

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck, I think you'll need it with that bike! Donation by Simon Trott on 30/04/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Lance says 'It's not about the bike', but then he's never ridden a shopper up Ditchling Beacon... Good Luck! Donation by Hugh on 30/04/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! hope all the bikes make it to the finish line! Donation by Shona on 30/04/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt for great cause! Hope you have some padded pants! Donation by Karen Wilkinson on 30/04/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck everyone!! Donation by Claire Chalmers on 30/04/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If you're 1st to the finish, there will be some chocolate for you!! Donation by Dilinie on 30/04/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If only I still had my Grifter... Donation by Steve Wood on 30/04/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Pray for sun and a cold pint afterwards! Donation by Kat Johnson on 30/04/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I hope there aren't to many hills... Donation by Olly Martin on 30/04/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Matt, I'd pay even more for sponsored facial hair removal ... ;-) Donation by Russell Jones on 30/04/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'm expecting to see plenty of photos!! Donation by Caroline Hocking on 30/04/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You've both had a helluva year ....... supporting you all the way Donation by Vic P on 30/04/09

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Great luck and Tori B and I will see you there. Yikes! Donation by Helen F on 29/04/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great cause. Sheepskin saddle covers all round... Donation by Johnny C on 29/04/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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  Total Raised: £12,425.10
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