My story

 "As a cancer survivor myself I am only too aware of the difficulties faced by a diagnosis of cancer.....for a child affected by cancer it can be devastating"..Trevor Woodford (Team Member)   

Cyclists Fighting Cancer helps overcome these difficulties by providing bikes, adapted tricycles and equipment to children and young people whose lives have been affected by cancer.The purpose of our ride is to draw attention to the work that CFC does and raise funds to help them to continue this important work......                                                    

 OUR TEAM AND OUR CHALLENGE:- 

 On the 8th June 2013 our team of four riders, one support driver and a mechanic* will be leaving the UK in an attempt to cycle through ten countries in ten days - the route we have chosen will mean that we will be cycling up to 100 miles a day and as if to make the ride even more of a challenge the combined age of our team is over 300 years. Yes, three of the team are OAPs and two of those are cyclists....(see below)

 The grand finale of the ride will be the signature climb of the Giro Di Lombardia from Bellagio on the shores of Lake Como up to the Santuario della Madonna del Ghisallo..known as the 'cyclists chapel'.

 We will be following a linear route and we will be passing through the following countries:-  England- France- Belgium- The Netherlands- Germany- Luxembourg- Switzerland- Lichtenstein- Austria- Italy.  As well as our destination, other highlights of the route will include the Swiss and Italian Alps.

 The team members are:-

 *TREVOR WOODFORD (cyclist) age65

 *JOHN DONOGHUE (cyclist) age59

 *JON JOYNES (cyclist) age42

 *LORENZO MARASPIN (cyclist) age66

 *DAVID VAUGHAN (support driver) age70

 *TEAM VACANCY   (Mechanic)*

 We all love cycling and are positive that with your help we can make a difference for children and young people whose lives have been affected by cancer......You will be able to follow our training preparations and progress during the ride by visiting my blog:- #mce_temp_url#

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My updates 9

Today we received two cheques of £50 each from from all at Jubilee Lodge..... A great big Thank you from both the team & CFC..... I can guarantee that every £ will make us all cycle just that bit faster..! :-)..

24/05/13 16:57

A decision was made today to dedicate the 10 in 10 ride to the memory of Joanne Rutherford. Joanne died in March this year as the result of cancer. She was the daughter of Jock & Beverly Rutherford who are friends of John Donoghue one of our team members.

21/05/13 17:11

I would like to give a mention for David Furnell a member Jubilee Lodge who has kindly made an offline donation of £36.00 in support of our ride...Thanks David from all the team.

17/05/13 12:56

Bad news today...It seems that due to unforseen circumstances Steve Milsen on the team as our mechanic, as had to step down and won't now be travelling with us. If there is anyone out there who would like to be part of the team please contact me via my purpletraveller blog

09/05/13 16:54

This morning Lorenzo held a coffee morning fundraiser at his coffee shop/Delicatessen 'The Merchant of Venice' on the Ringwood Road in Ferndown...A big thanks to all the customers who have sponsored us over the past few weeks...It really is appreciated by the 10in10 Team & CFC.

04/05/13 16:43

My charity

Cyclists Fighting Cancer

Cyclists Fighting Cancer

Charity Registration No. 1140017

CFC gives new bikes, tandems & specially adapted trikes to children and young people who have been affected by cancer in the UK. To see the remarkable effect our bikes and trikes make to the physical and mental wellness of these child survivors and their families please visit www.cyclistsfc.org.uk

Donations 44

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Very best of luck for a great cause, and what a wonderful challenge you have set yourself!

Donation by sophie wingrove on 24/05/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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To Renzo and team wishing you an enjoyable and safe trip.

Donation by John and Annemarie Gough on 24/05/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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In Memory Of Joanne Rutherford All Our Love Jock and Beverley Rutherford Mum and Dad XX

Donation by john donoghue on 21/05/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jon & all the team.

Donation by Mothercare shoppers on 20/05/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all.

Donation by Anonymous on 15/05/13

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

Donation by steven gillham on 15/05/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jon and all of the team!

Donation by Sara and Lee Burnett on 08/05/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck..... make sure you eat lots of cake!! Xx

Donation by Leigh on 08/05/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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From customers of 'The Merchant of Venice' Lorenzo's Delicatessen in Ferndown, Dorset.

Donation by The Merchant of Venice.... on 04/05/13

£265.00

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Best wishes for great effort - hope you enjoy trip

Donation by Steve and Sarah on 03/05/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck with trip - great charity

Donation by Monica and Norah on 03/05/13

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck everyone, happy spinning

Donation by Gareth Morns on 02/05/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 28/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck & have a fantastic time!!!

Donation by georgie on 23/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Best of luck guys!!!!

Donation by Paul Lapworth on 23/04/13

£20.00

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Donation by Darron Yearsley on 18/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck with the ride. It's a big ask but we're sure you all will be giving it your best shot for a very worthy cause, Mike and Chris

Donation by Mike McEnnerney on 10/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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We know that you will all do your very best on this ride & we are pleased to support you and this great cause.....

Donation by Brethren members of CANFORD LODGE on 09/04/13

£100.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 07/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Keep up the fight, Darren & Jill

Donation by jill finley on 07/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!

Donation by TandemTweeter on 05/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 05/04/13

£2.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 05/04/13

£1.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 05/04/13

£2.00

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Great cause - wish you well with this huge challenge

Donation by Jude on 28/03/13

£5.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£893.27
  • Offline donations£136.00
  • Text donations£33.00
  • Total raised£1,062.27
  • Gift Aid£106.25

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