Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

This summer I have taken on a challenge like never before. Along with a group of friends from Durham University, I will be embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as I cycle from London to Istanbul. Ridiculous? Impossible even? You haven't seen anything yet....

To put the sheer scale of the challenge into perspective, I will be covering 3000miles in 60 days in an average heat of +35 degrees. This means I will be cycling approximately 100kms a day, with a tent, spares, clothing and water strapped to my bike. Oh, and there is the small issue of mountain ranges to conquer along the way...

As a team, we are supporting 4 different charities, including 'The Soldier's Trust' and 'Meningitus UK'. I am particuarly supporting two charities:

1) Unseen (uk)- A charity which works to disrupt and combat Human Trafficking at all levels, desiring to see women who have been victim to this kind of exploitation regain their dignity and strength.

2) The Cancer Care and Haemotology Fund (Stoke Mandeville)- This unit works to provide holistic care for both cancer patients and also their familes. I believe whole heartedly in the work that CCHU undertake on a daily basis, by not only providing medical care, but emotional support, guidance and a calm, comforting environment. The service they provide means that many patients are able to continue to live at home throughout their treatment. As a number of close friends have been affected by cancer and have benefitted from the treatment they have received thanks to this fund, I am proud to ask for support on their behalf.

Thanks once again for your support- any donation, however small really will make a difference.

All my love,

Esther x