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Fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust
£860
raised of £1,000 target
by 36 supporters
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Participants: Mark Read & Jenny Read
Teenage Cancer Trust

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RCN 1062559
We provide expert care and support to young people with cancer

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page - I wont keep you long.

May 7th 2010, break leg and arm riding mountain bike into parked car. Operation on leg/knee, 8 nights in hospital. Full length leg cast for 9 weeks. Arm for 6. Breathe.

Week 2 back at work. Get bored being "pushed around", buy trike off eBay, remove lefthand crank, learn to ride 1 legged. Freedom. (interesting handling characteristics),Build up mileage slowly. Concept 2 rower with a skateboard under bad leg works. Must keep moving. Breathe.

July 25th 2010 to bike ride. 57 miles, 1 leg. Raising money for new Teenage cancer unit at Addenbrookes, . Hard being a teenager anyhow without being diagnosed with cancer. Only 50% will get specialist facilities to help them feel like teenagers during treatment. Lets help change this for teenagers and their families in who will benefit directly from your generosity. Thanks. R.

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About the charity

Teenage Cancer Trust

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RCN 1062559
We are dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for young cancer patients aged 13-24. We fund and build specialist units in NHS hospitals and provide dedicated staff, bringing young people together so they can be treated by teenage cancer experts in the best place for them.

Donation summary

Total raised
£860.00
+ £227.05 Gift Aid
Online donations
£840.00
Offline donations
£20.00

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