On Friday the 30th of October I will be cycling 140 miles on my uncles bike from London Richmond to Bristol Seamills Harbour. Aiming to raise £2000 for Macmillan Cancer support.  

The  original date has been changed until further notice because of the covid19 lockdown. But as soon as we are able to take on the challenge, you will be informed on this page. And another slight change is that Glen Rouxe from GTR REMOVALS will be cycling with me along with his accountant Lisa Dunstan.

Hi I'm Adam and if you're reading this then my and my supporters fundraising and creating awareness for Macmillan cancer support is working. But also that you must care about this type of campaign. To cut a long story short the story below is mine and my families story of how cancer has affected and even destroyed  lives of our loved ones. The number of cancer deaths in the UK every year are around 165,000 that's plus or minus 450 people every day. Statistics say 1in 2 of us will get the disease in our lifetime. I know you could possibly have a very similar story to mine. Being told you have cancer and the way your emotions will react is unthinkable until or unless you receive this unfortunate diagnosis, we can only imagine the loneliness and uncertainty of the impending doom, most of us know how hard it is to witness friends or family go through the process of this disease,  it's hard for everyone in the circle. Now cancer victims have another struggle the covid19 epidemic!!! From not receiving treatment, to not having access to the usual resources and some are not even getting a diagnosis because of the over stretched NHS. But luckily Macmillan are there with resources, information, help and care but they are also not at their usual strength due to the lack of fundraising not being made by events that are cancelled all over the UK. Some unique challenges and events could pick up the slack needed!!! And that's down to us, for us, for them for everyone that will need Macmillan in the very near future. Thank you. STAY SAFE!!!

Cancer and how it has affected my family

Both of my Nan’s died from cancer. My mums  Aunty died from cancer. My mum died from cancer. Two of my cousins children at a very young age battled with cancer. My grandads brother had a long and hard battle with cancer for years and after a series of hardly bearable treatments he passed away because of this disease. An amazing woman who I hold close in my heart and treated me like one of her sons fell victim to cancer. RIP Shirley Brosnan. Now in 2020 my uncle Mitch is fighting  cancer. 

My Mum’s battle with cancer

In 2012 my mum sadly passed away from cancer one week before her birthday. Her birthday was the 21st of December. 

In her last moments I held her hand and told her all my regrets while of course crying. I told her what I’m going to do with my life and also what I wasn’t going to do with my life. She passed away still holding my hand. At that moment the whole sky fell on top of me, it was like being crushed. What added to the pain was Christmas was around the corner and we were sure she was going to have one last Christmas with us. It was heartbreaking that she didn’t make it and it still is to this day. Her funeral was held between Christmas and new year. My mums dad , my grandad had died earlier that year and it was the first Christmas without them. Life hasn’t been the same since. 

Ultimately my goal is to create awareness of cancer and the support of cancer victims by Macmillan but also in honour of all humongous challenges faced all over the world today.

My uncles current battle with cancer 

Just before lockdown my uncle, who is like a brother, my friend and in the closest description my saviour was diagnosed with this disease. A tumour had been slowly growing in the left hemisphere of his brain and was further diagnosed as a very aggressive cancer. The scans and biopsy went underway at the beginning of the COVID 19 lockdown. He was told that treatments are limited because of the virus and he wouldn’t be able to be treated with chemotherapy because his immune system would be very low and if he was to contract the virus he would most certainly die. The only option for my uncle was to give him radio therapy and he wasn’t given long to live.

After a day of helping my uncle he told me I could ride his bike home because he wouldn't be using it for awhile. I told him that one day I'll ride it to Bristol for a cancer charity. He enjoyed cycling and loved his bike. Its definitely going to lift my spirits on the long journey to Bristol. 

7 months later when the virus lowered in cases my uncle's fight continues! Charing cross hospital decided they would now try to remove the growth and after a successful operation he is still recovering from the treatment. 

On October 9th 2020 he was discharged from hospital and was able to go home to be reunited with the love of his life who also works in charing cross hospital. This was a big relief for him and of course to his family and friends because no one was allowed to see him for the whole of the duration that he was there. 

Unfortunately at 5.30 Sunday morning the 11th of October 2020  I had a phone call to say he's back in hospital after suffering a seizure. Its not looking good For my uncle and I can't explain the feeling that was likely to a sound wave of heavy bass being absorbed by my whole body! 10 minutes later I had registered to Macmillan for this unique challenge only giving myself 2weeks to train for it. All I have to say is I'm sorry Mitch!! And I love you mate.

Seeing my uncle deteriorate, as you can imagine has been horrible, but MACMILLAN were there to help. They made him comfortable and I imagine 100’s of thousands of people have had a lot of help from Macmillan through lockdown. So let’s take the time to think about if they weren’t here and if we didn’t fundraiser for them.

Thanks for supporting my fundraising. Any donation will help! Although I would be happy if you could only wish me good luck.

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