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My story

 

I'M BACK!!!!

...AND I HAVE JUST COMPLETED THE CHALLENGE OF MY LIFE CYCLING 256 MILES AROUND WESTERN CUBA - UP STEEP HILLS, THROUGH JUNGLES AND MOUNTAINS IN TEMPERATURES OVER 40 DEGREES TO RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER CARE AND TREATMENT.

A couple of years ago I received wonderful treatment and care at The Royal Marsden hospitals. I am full of admiration for their superb staff and excellent rescources but they DO RELY ON DONATIONS to continue their great work.

My experience was a real "wake-up call" and gave me a renewed appreciation and zest for life. I am one of the lucky ones and sadly, I have known many others who have not made it - the brave Jade Goody being one of these (rest in peace Jade x).

I would like to help the Royal Marsden raise their much-needed funds for cancer research and to enable them to continue to care for other people who are battling this horrible disease.

With the run behind me, this challenge was exceptionally gruelling - I camped out each night during the ride; putting up a tent after a hard days cycling, washed in rivers, used bushes for a loo(!) and then there was the "nappy rash" to contend with..... However, the whole experience was truly amazing and I am thrilled to say that I did it!

So if you have pledged to sponsor me to complete this trek please lodge your donation not. EVERY PENNY YOU DONATE GOES TO THE MARSDEN to help hundreds of others like me get their lives back on track!!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign 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.

Huge, huge thanks for your support!

Wendy xxx

 


Well done barbie xxxx Donation by Wendy (shortie) 28/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done, you are amazing and carried it off without being kidnapped and we all look forward to the book being written of your exploits. Donation by Ken and Cathy Mead 26/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck. Keep pedaling, and avoid the gravel in the way that your husband can't... Best wishes Donation by Steveo McCann 25/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

On yer bike!!! - hope it all goes well - ttfn - PHIL X Donation by PHIL HARRISON 18/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Wendy, I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back xxx Donation by Aurelie 13/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hurry back and good luck! I'll pay another £20.00 for your bicycle seat when you've finished! xx Donation by Steve P 10/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! its a great cause and unlike so many of us you have got up and done something about supporting it. We will get the wine chilled :-) Donation by John & Maria Kerr 09/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

... The piggy bank was passed around the pub! Thanks to everyone who emptied their loose change into piggy!! Wendy xx Donation by Graham, Chris, Dids and a few others in The Star 08/03/09  

£16.00 + £4.51 Gift Aid

Good luck Wendy! I will be thinking of you - you are amazing! Love Jane xx Donation by Jane Birkett 08/03/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Thinking of those moist cycle shorts... Good luck from The Star, Dorking! x Donation by Ian Renshaw 08/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wonderful cause. Happy cycling! Donation by Judith Marsden 08/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Monika & Bel Campbell 08/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Dance, ride and squeeze that core! Good luck on the ride! x Donation by Jacqui Glide 06/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Wendy - just fantastic! Really hope it goes well for you. Donation by All at 39 Howard Road 06/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Cuba's wonderful, it'll be a great experience and a wonderful cause Donation by Andy Davis 05/03/09  

£50.00

May your courage be an inspiration to others Wendy. Good Luck Donation by Paul DuChanan 05/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

All the best Wendy, I know you have the va va voom to do it. I am sure it will be enjoyable and an experience to treasure. Donation by Angela Chamunda 04/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Wendy - great cause. Can't wait to hear all about it! Donation by Clare B 03/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Watch out Cuba........... Donation by Daryl & Heidi 02/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Have a wonderful experience - all our love Donation by Colin and Alan 28/02/09  

£50.00

Enjoy it - I'm very proud of my big sister!!! Donation by Glenn and Debs 24/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Can't believe you girls managed to persuade me to part with my cash for charity, but good luck to all of you cyling through Cuba!!! Donation by David Lock 23/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We'll be thinking of you every single mile of the way. We love you. Go girl! Donation by Will & Clare 18/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wendy. Wishing you the best of luck and take care. Donation by Maureen Royston-Lee 18/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and have a fantastic amazing experience! Donation by Lindy Methven 18/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic,Wendy, have a great experience and well done!! Donation by Rosemary Goddard 18/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

The countdown is on - keep up the training. Lots of love Donation by Roy & Sue 17/02/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Wendy. Fantastic cause and hope the saddle sores aren't too bad!! xx Donation by Alison, Rob & Annabelle 16/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Robert & David Donation by Martin-Brown 13/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bicycle bicycle, I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike, I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like Donation by Ray Clark 03/02/09  

£10.00
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