My 'story' is much the same as everyone else's, I've lost too many friends and family members to cancer and I've seen first hand how Macmillan provide pivotal care and support during the worst of times. After losing my dearest friend 6 years after our first children were born I was determined at some point in my life to do 'something' but I never knew what that would be until now. I will be taking part in the Ride across Britain, cycling 969 miles in 9 days (yes you did read that correctly). Cancer has taken others close to me who have left behind children too young to know where mummy has gone, friends who have said goodbye to parents they were not ready to lose along with friends who have lost partners and heartrendingly, children. Cancer affects us all now directly or indirectly, Macmillan are always there and my goal is to raise as much as I can to help. This challenge is huge but I am determined to succeed and every penny in support will make the pain (because there will be pain) worthwhile. People who know me know that I am a slightly mad, middle aged women with an over dependence on coffee and wine but they will also know that when I take on a challenge I will see it through, my heart and soul are committed to this as I will be once I've finished!