Myself and two friends will be attempting to cycle 240 miles in 3 days, from the Olympic Park in London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. In addition to this two other friends will be running 3 full marathons on the last 26 miles of each day.

Just to make it more of a challenge, training regimes' have only commenced within the last few months, however, there is a rather significant difference between 30 and 240 miles! Additionally, certain members of the team have been advised that this challenge is not recommended from several health professionals due to a 'dicky joint' or two.

Cancer affects many people in modern times, either directly or through someone they know and love. Although awareness has increased, certain types of cancer are still uncommon in the UK. This lack of awareness can lead to late diagnosis and inevitably the worst outcome.

Statement (Personal experience of one of the team members)

“When my father was 3 years old, my grandmother noticed a white spot in his pupil. After numerous tests, the hospital confirmed that he had Retinoblastoma, which is a rapid growing cancer that develops from the immature cells of a retina. 

Fortunately, early diagnosis meant the cancer was localised, only effecting the one eye. Unfortunately, due to the lack of advancements in technology, my father lost his eye.

As my mother and father were aware of the cancer, they had both myself and my sister continuously checked from birth, to the age of 5.

At the age of 5 I was given the all clear, but I am a carrier of the gene. In the future my children will have to be monitored for the hereditary gene and could potentially develop the cancer.

My sister wasn't as lucky. Doctors found a tumour in her eye at the age of 2, but because of routine monitoring and advancements in technology over many years (sorry dad!), doctors were able to isolate, freeze and then carry out a successful operation on the cancer. 

Now at the ripe old age of 24, my brilliant sister is married, with two children of her own. Being tested at birth, they found that both my niece and nephew are also carriers of the hereditary gene and are being monitored closely.

This is all about awareness!! After all, if it wasn't for my Nans awareness, after looking into the eyes of her youngest, I wouldn't be here to carry out this challenge today.”

We are hoping that our minimal sacrifice will contribute towards more people being made aware of the signs. Your donations will ensure more people can be treated, statistics can be improved and more families can be saved from heartbreak

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