Blood Cancer can kill.  Blood Cancer can destroy the lives of those who live with it.  Blood Cancer can destroy the lives of the families of sufferers.  

So in June this year I'll be taking part in my 7th epic Fireflies Ride to help raise much needed support for Bloodwise.

Bloodwise is the UK’s specialist blood cancer charity who fund world-class research and offer expert information and support to anyone affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancer related disorders.  Bloodwise won't stop until they have beaten Blood Cancer.

The ride quite epic...  1,000km from Geneva to Cannes.  It is a gruelling trip over the Alps, climbing up and over 3-4 huge mountains every day.  We spend 8 long days in the saddle tackling some of Europe's toughest and highest mountain passes, climbing over 90,000ft.  

Words can't describe just how tough this ride is.  But it is no way near as tough as fighting blood cancer.  I'm lucky to be not going through that battle.

THE RIDE IS NOT A JOLLY - it's financed by the riders – I pay for my own flights, support, food...wine(?) – ALL YOUR DONATIONS GO DIRECT TO BLOODWISE.

I'm more determined than ever to raise money and awareness for Bloodwise's work and ask you to please dig deep to support them and sponsor my ride.  I need you to make all those freezing training rides in the snow this Winter worth it!

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thank you for your support.

Paul

P.s. It's really, really, really, f*cking hard, so give me your f*cking money!