Steve Prosser

The Trilogy Cycle Challenge

Fundraising for Milton Keynes Hospital Charity
£2,905
raised of £5,000 target
by 38 supporters
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In memory of Angela Prosser
We raise funds for a better hospital to help local people when they need it most

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July 2nd 2018 Angela Prosser, a much loved wife, mother, Nana and friend to many, sadly lost her brave five year battle to beat cancer.

Inspired by the fantastic care Angela received from the specialist nursing team at the Oncology Unit, Milton Keynes Hospital, her husband Steve wanted to do something positive for the Hospital’s Charity Cancer Centre Appeal which is raising £2.5 million to build a much needed dedicated cancer treatment facility.

“Their determination to find answers that could help her to live gave inspiration to both Angela and her family” Steve said.

Joined by close friend Jamie Clouston, these two ordinary guys, (not known for being particularly athletic!)  are now training hard for a three stage, very ambitious cycling challenge dubbed 'The Trilogy'

The first stage – ‘The Bronze’, scheduled for 21st August 2019,will see the team head out from Princes Risborough on the beautiful Ridgeway Trail, widely recognised as England’s oldest road, finishing in Avebury, Wiltshire, a distance of approximately 70 miles.

The second, ‘The Silver’ targeted for the 18th May 2021 will be along the South Downs Way another historic drovers trail, a 100 mile ride between Winchester and Eastbourne, taking three days to complete

The third and final ‘Gold Challenge’ – scheduled for Summer/Autumn 2021, will see the Team attempt the 270 mile ancient Sarn Helen Trail in Wales described as the most ambitious off-road ride in Britain with an Everest’s worth of climbing!

The trail starts in Conwy, North Wales, ending at Worms Head on the spectacular Gower Peninsula very close to Reynoldston where Angela was born. 

The team is under no illusion just how difficult all three stages will be,
especially factoring in the unpredictable Welsh weather for the final ride!

Commenting on the challenge, Steve said: The battle for the search for a cancer cure is relentless and everyone’s lives, at some time, will be touched by this extremely destructive disease.

It requires vast investment in both research and the provision of dedicated facilities with highly qualified staff to help cancer patients and their families at every stage of their treatment.

Milton Keynes Hospital has already started building a state of the art dedicated unit and we are ready to literally ride mountains to raise as much as we can which we believe will be a fitting tribute to Angela, such a special woman who touched the lives of so many.”

Vanessa Holmes, Head of Fundraising at Milton Keynes Hospital Charity commented: “We’re so, so grateful to Steve, Marcus and Jamie for their support of our Cancer Centre Appeal in memory of Angela. Support such as this is key to helping the hospital transform cancer care in and around Milton Keynes – funding items such as comfortable reclining chairs, landscaped gardens, artwork or extra special equipment to be used in the new unit. All these efforts will make a huge difference to patients, their families and staff on the new unit – so thank
you!”

About the charity

We raise funds for all wards and departments at Milton Keynes University Hospital, enhancing the experience of patients, their families and staff. All the money raised funds items over and above NHS provision. By supporting us you can make a real difference to local people when they need it most.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,905.00
+ £600.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,905.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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