Ryan's page raising money for Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

Parish Walk · 19 June 2021 ·
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I managed to complete 42 miles (Ballaugh) in total!
Big shout-out to RCLCF representatives, they've all been lovely and incredibly supportive. Hoping to get one or two more donations after payday. I will leave this account open until the end of June.
Thank you for your time, its all for a great cause.
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The important information
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation began its story on the IoM as the Lung Cancer Fund in 1991 when it was set up by Professor Ray Donnelly who was the Thoracic surgeon for the islands residents. We wanted to bring RCLCF back to the island to better support the lung cancer nurses and patients here, both via on island services and off island research. However, just as we were gaining momentum, and about to recruit and expand operations we had to adjust quickly to the unexpected Coronavirus crisis which took the whole world by surprise, which meant our income reduced drastically whilst the demand for our online and phone patient helplines increased as our patients were having to shield from the danger of Covid 19. We desperately need to regain the momentum as soon as we possibly can, to ensure that patient support in all forms continues, and to make sure that we can restart the valuable research needed to try to beat this terrible disease once and for all.
My Story
I initially entered the Parish without a charity to raise money for but as I was picking up my entry numbers I bumped into a representative of RCLCF. I was admiring one of their branded t-shirts, so asked whether they were for sale and after a small chat decided I would love to represent their charity during the Parish walk.
I won't be too optimistic on my targets but if the conditions are right I feel I am mentally strong enough to put a good shift in.
Donations do not need to be in before the Parish. Donations can be made up to the 30th of June.
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