I’ve decided that if I’m going to ride the 2019 Etape du Tour then it would be a good idea to raise some money for a charity I've supported for a while. For those that don't know what it is, it's a full stage of the 2019 Tour de France, the "Queen Stage" 4600 Metres of climbing over 135 Kilometres. Uphill all day basically. 

Having lost both my parents far too young to Cancer, Sue Ryder do a fantastic job.

I'm raising money in the memory of Ian Barrett, sadly Ian passed away last year after living with bowel cancer for 4 years. He is missed by many.

Jane has targeted raising £4000 and hopefully I can help by adding to the pot. 

Here is her story.

Earlier this year my husband, Ian died following 4 years living with bowel cancer.  During his illness we were supported by so many wonderful people.  It is impossible to express my thanks sufficiently and so this year I am taking on the challenge of raising as much money as I can for Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope.

I will be organising and hosting a number of events over the year and also participating in a number of personal challenges.  My first event will be the It's Grim Up North - Wuthering Wander in April and will culminate in a hike along the Great Wall of China in October.

I am being supported with these endeavours by many friends who also want to play their part and do something in memory of Ian but also in memory of others whom they have lost. One such friend is Andrew Clough who in July will be taking on L'Etape du Tour in France.  This is a stage of the gruelling Tour de France and involved 4600 metres of climbing (that's 15092 feet in old money).  This is a monumental undertaking and I am so completely in awe of Andrew's commitment to this event and hugely grateful that he has offered to use his efforts to support my fund-raising for Manorlands.

I hope that many of you will be able to come along to some of the events that will be taking place across 2019 to join me in trying to make a difference in the lives others.

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