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Nicola Balshaw is raising money for Cure Leukaemia

Team: Booths fundraising for Cure Leukaemia

London 2 Paris 2026 · 4 June 2026 to 8 June 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

London to Paris 2026
Campaign by Cure Leukaemia (RCN 1100154)
Cure Leukaemia’s London 2 Paris ride is back in 2026! Four unforgettable days on and of the bike raising vital funds for blood cancer patients worldwide.

Story

London 2 Paris… again.

Yes, somehow I’ve signed myself up for round two of cycling from London to Paris. I did it last year, and honestly, I’m still a bit shocked that I signed up to do it again (and so are many others). I seem to have conveniently forgotten the pain, the hills, the poor weather and the moments where I questioned every life choice that led me onto a bike.

What hasn’t faded is the pride I felt crossing that finish line, and the incredible experience of raising vital funds for Cure Leukaemia. I also haven’t forgotten the people I met along the way - people whose lives have been touched by blood cancer, people who inspired me, and the teamwork that carried us all to the end.

Whether it’s a good thing that I’m no longer naive about what’s coming… I’m still undecided!

To make things even more interesting, I haven’t cycled since I got home last year. My bike went straight into the shed – and when I finally dragged it back out, it greeted me with two flat tyres and a broken chain - arguably a very clear sign that I should never get on a bike again. I’ve forgotten how to change gears, forgotten how to use cleats, and I’m basically starting from scratch. But I’m ready to give it another go.

The weather can’t be as bad as last time – Surely!

I’m taking on this challenge again because Cure Leukaemia’s work genuinely matters. Every donation helps fund life-saving research and gives hope to people who desperately need it. If you’re able to support me - whether with a donation, a share, or a bit of encouragement - I’d be incredibly grateful.

Let’s do this. Again!

Donation summary

Total
£2,049.00
+ £74.25 Gift Aid
Online
£417.00
Offline
£1,632.00

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