Debbie Miles

Debbie Liz & Justine Cycle Africa & Ride the Night

Fundraising for Women V Cancer Cycle Challenges - Cycle Africa
£11,728
raised of £9,000 target
by 149 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Women V Cancer Cycle Africa - Group 4, from 10 June 2016 to 18 June 2016
Participants: Liz Ward Justine Blaber

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page from Debbie, Liz, Justine & Parish Wharf Spinners 😉

In June 2016,  Debbie, Justine & Liz, will be cycling from Tanzania to the Ngorongoro Crater. We will be covering a distance of just over 350k on mainly desert tracks and in the sweltering heat. We will also be climbing over 3,000 feet. We are being joined on the journey by 50 other crazy ladies some of them who have not been on a bike for a while but with enough training and determination we will complete the challenge..... as long as we stay away from the lions ! 🐯

Why you may ask ? 😂

Debbie I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2012.  I am the 5th member of my family to be diagnosed with the disease. My Mum was diagnosed when she was 49 she survived  but unfortunately went on to develop secondary cancer and she sadly passed away at the age of 71. She was such a strong lady and I miss her so much.  The support we have now was not available when my mum was first diagnosed and so I am determined to give something back to all of those people who have supported me throughout my ordeal.

Liz My Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 50, she had an immediate masectomy and I'm very happy to say is still with us at 73. My lovely partner Martin fought cancer for four years but tragically died much too young. It was horrendous to watch and hard to move on from, so I just want to do my little bit to help in the battle against this evil disease. 

Justine Next year will be the year I celebrate my 50th, an age that my own grandmother never reached, she died of cervical cancer before I was born and when my own Mum was only 18. More heartache struck again when my Mum lost both her younger and older sister to breast cancer. I feel that rather than have a party or lots of gifts, I would like friends & family to help me raise funds to help these 3 charities. Cancer affects us all, let's help support those who have it and those who are working to beat it. 

Parish Wharf Spinners 

We really appreciate your support in sponsoring Debbie Liz & Justine for the ride and we are sure you agree the money is going to very worthwhile causes.  

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About the charity

By making a donation here, you are donating to the Women V Cancer Cycle Challenges - Cycle Africa established under the Charities Aid Foundation (registered charity number 268369) (CAF), for the benefit of charity or charities selected by the Women V Cancer Cycle Challenges - Cycle Africa and approved by CAF, and after the deduction of the costs of this fundraising. If you do not wish the Women V Cancer Cycle Challenges - Cycle Africa to receive your personal details, please make sure that you tick the anonymous box during the donation process. Women V Cancer is a series of women-only cycle challenges in aid of three British charities – Breast Cancer Care, (RCN: 1017658), Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust (RCN: 113354/SCO41236) and Ovarian Cancer Action (RCN: 1109743) – raising vital funds to fight breast, cervical and ovarian cancers. The donations you make to Women V Cancer will be distributed equally between them. The Cycle Challenges are organised and managed by Action for Charity – www.actionforcharity.co.uk.

Donation summary

Total raised
£11,728.00
+ £933.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£11,163.00
Offline donations
£565.00

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