Isla’s Godmother Laura is riding all 9 stages of the Tour de France Femmes to raise vital funds for Children with blood cancer 💜

To support her in raising money, Isla plans to do 650 kick ups every day her Godmother is riding. This represents the number of children diagnosed with Leukaemia each year in the U.K. (or depending on her ankle injury, 90 press ups every day to represent the 90% of children cured from the most common type of childhood leukaemia).

You can follow her journey here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lganderton

Also, to understand more about Laura’s why and this amazing charity, along with the amazing women she will be riding with, watch this podcast: https://youtu.be/-F1QdhuMUnk?si=bcfEAB_PcTy_tRzb

On 31 July 2026 she will start cycling an extraordinary challenge: The Route, where a team of female amateur cyclists will conquer every stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFFAZ), just one day ahead of the professionals.

Laura’s Mum had blood cancer last year so she hasa strong connection with this charity. Being deaf she also has that slight need to prove herself, so this challenge, being the TdFFAZ, is a real once in a life time. Getting to feel what it is like to experience being a pro rider without the pressure of big competition is very exciting and a little daunting. However, this is nothing compared to all those going through chemo, and those children that show inordinate strength and resilience.

This epic journey isn’t just about pushing physical limits—it’s about making a difference. Every pound raised will go directly to Cure Leukaemia, the official UK charity partner of the TdFFAZ. These funds will support the revolutionary ATICUS Network, breaking barriers in clinical trial access for children battling blood cancer and bringing hope to families across the UK.

Please give anything you are able, every penny really does help.