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I am riding RideLondon100 for Macmillan Cancer Support in August. I have several people close to me currently fighting, fought or have sadly passed away because of cancer.

I am cycling 100 miles for Macmillan Cancer Support for several reasons:

 

I am cycling to support loved ones:

Several of my family members have fought against Cancer, some beat it others unfortunatly did not.

My Grandad was diagnosed with cancer of the Oesophagus in 2011, he is undergoing treatment and had been doing great up until the beginning of March. He is undergoing more treatment and hopes to reach his 90 Birthday in June.

 

My friend/colleague was diagnosed with breast cancer about 5 years ago, she fought a good strong battle but sadly she passed away in Dec 2011 with her 2 best friends (her daughters aged 17 and 19) by her side. The girls are coping well but we all miss Christine very much.  A month later another of our gymnasts mums passed away to cancer (her daughter just aged 15)

 

I am very proud of all my friends, family and gymnasts who have been through their loved ones battles with cancer and those fighting cancer, some surviving, some sadly not, and others who are still going strong. They are brave people and I admire them for their strength and determination whatever their age along with their power to continue their lives to the full.

 

 

I am cycling to mark a milestone:

8 years ago as a gymnast I had an accident on the beam. I tore most of the ligaments, tendons and more worryingly nerves too. Thankfully as a determined gymnast I got on with it and got walking again after several operations and a long, long time of physiotherapy. My gym days were over but with over 15 years of gymnastics behind me it was my life! I needed to do something, I got into cycling with it being low impact and would be a good starting point to strengthen my legs back up.  It seemed a good alternative to gymnastics. It was going ok but due to nerve damage I was lacking movement, tension and power. Cutting a long story short…..I got an appointment with a guy who made prosthetic limbs. He made me my very own splint for cycling! It has changed everything, I still ride with 1 ½ legs but I can do it, and I can keep up with the boys!! 

 

Even with severely restricted movement in my ankle, there are still things you can do with determination and a love for sport! I see my ankle as being annoying at times but it's not life threatening, unlike cancer which effects not only those with it but also friends and family too.

 

As mentioned above I have loved ones who have been supported and are being supported by Macmillan. Macmillan is also supporting members of family’s to those cancer patients to help them through the difficult process too.

 

I would hope that if at any point any other members of my family or friends become affected by cancer then Macmillan would still be around to do the fantastic job they do to help them, but the only way this can happen is by the support and generosity of others.

 

95% of us know someone who is kicking cancers butt. Let’s help them by helping Macmillan Cancer Support.

 

Thank You

Updated, 24/5/14 

With great sadness my grand farther mentioned above passed away. He fought a strong battle and reached his 90th birthday. He will be greatly missed by family and friends, but memories last a life time. 

I will be cycling Ride London 100 with him no doubt looking on at me, egging me on when I'm finding it difficult. 

I'm proud to say I am his grand daughter!