🚴‍♀️ 277 Miles in a Day – Riding for Kaz 💜

Honouring the Life and Legacy of Karen (Kaz) Cope

On 12th July 2024, we lost someone truly special — Kaz Cope to a rare form of spindle cell sarcoma cancer. Kaz was a radiant soul, a loyal friend, and a woman whose kindness and courage left a lasting mark on everyone she met. Though Kaz is no longer with us, her spirit continues to inspire us every single day.

To honour her memory, and on behalf of Kaz's husband Hadyn and their daughter Ellie, we’re taking on a challenge as bold and beautiful as she was:

A 277-mile bike ride from Blackpool Tower to Scarborough and back — all in one day.

🚴 The Ride for Kaz

• Date: 12th July 2025 (One year since Kaz’s passing)

• Route: Blackpool Tower → Scarborough → Blackpool Tower

• Distance: 277 miles

• Purpose: Love, remembrance, and resilience

We’ll ride with determination, heart, and a little bit of that stubborn grit Kaz was known for. Every mile is a tribute to her strength, humour, and unwavering spirit.

The team :

Gareth Millar

Ash Hudson

Ant Hullah

Jamie Ashworth

Dominic Baker

Mark Van Bogerijen

🌟 Supporting Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Kaz faced her cancer journeys with incredible bravery, and Rosemere Cancer Centre at Preston Royal Infirmary treated Kaz on numerous occasions and was there every step of the way. Their compassionate care, advanced treatments, and emotional support helped make the impossible a little more bearable and the treatments and support she received from the unit was second to none.

This centre is supported by Rosemere Cancer Foundation which provides donations to support patients with cutting edge clinical equipment and cancer treatment in the most critical stages of their respective programme.

Kaz during her life was an active supporter for Rosemere where she herself supported their fundraising activities.

Now, we ride to give back — so that others like Kaz can continue to receive the world-class care they deserve.

Your donation helps fund:

• Cutting-edge cancer treatments

• Emotional and psychological support for patients and families

• Hope, healing, and the promise of a better tomorrow

💜 How You Can Help

• Donate: Every pound brings us closer to our goal and helps Rosemere continue their life-changing work.

• Share: Spread the word far and wide — every share makes a difference.

• Support: Leave a message, cheer us on, or even ride a mile in solidarity. However you show up, we feel it.

💜 For Kaz - Always

This ride is more than a physical challenge — it’s a celebration of Kaz’s life, her love, and her legacy. On 12th July 2025, we ride not just with our legs, but with our hearts.

Thank you for standing with us.

Thank you for remembering Kaz.

And thank you for helping us make a difference.

With love and determination,

Team Kaz 💜