Gabby Parker

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Fundraising for Leeds Cancer Centre Charity
£4,039
raised of £4,000 target
by 135 supporters
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Event: Yorkshire Cancer Centre - Cycle Cuba, on 15 November 2009
We raise funds to support patients at Leeds Cancer Centre

Story

Hi

I  did it   - I cycled 350 kms across Cuba with 17 others ranging from 22 to 60 year olds!  A humbling experience meeting people who were cycling with me who had really been affected by cancer , either themselves or their loved ones. I made some great new friends

Seeing the real Cuba by bike was facinating! We were welcomed by everyone - some even inviting us into their homes for a loo stop!  better than squatting!

The heat was a little challenging  initially  - 32 degrees , I  had never cycled in that before but I soon adapted to it!    I  never really adapted to the food though - rice and beans!

We even had chance for a little party in Havanna too - the mojitos made up for the rice and beans

I raised over £4000  for Yorkshire Cancer Centre  with still some money to come in

This worthy cause funds specialist medical and scientific equipment, clinical research  and provides patients with home from home comforts  to make their hospital stay much more reassuring and positive.

I would recoomend that evryone gives something like this a go - the buzz you get from the achivement and making friends with a diverse group of people makes every bit of training and nagging for sponsorship worthwhiles

 What's next? - watch this space! 

Thanks so much  for all your support

 Gabby x

 

About the charity

Leeds Cancer Centre, part of the Leeds Cares family, diagnoses and treats cancer for the people of Leeds and the Yorkshire region. It is one of the largest cancer centres in the UK and provide some of the most up-to-date treatment, care and support for people with cancer.

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,039.00
+ £791.15 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,597.00
Offline donations
£442.00

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