Catherine McLaughlin

Cate is Cycling

Fundraising for Bike 4 Cancer
£1,730
raised of £500 target
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Event: London to Brighton Cycle 2018, on 16 September 2018
In memory of Gill Glenholme
Bike 4 Cancer

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We provide respite days and breaks to support people affected by cancer

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Last year, I joined my daughter and her then boyfriend (now husband) on the London to Brighton bike ride. I had done almost no training and although I walked up most of the hills, I finished. 

I decided that I would complete the challenge again in 2018, but this time I would train and cycle it all. 

A few weeks later, my Mum was diagnosed with terminal Cancer. We spent our last Christmas with her and she died on 12th February 2018. My daughter was married in July. Horrendous and joyful, events only months apart. And together, my excuse for not doing that training- that and my laziness. 

My Mum never learned to ride a bike but was always proud of our achievements in her own quiet way. I am determined to finish and in a faster time than last year - even if only by one minute. 

Bike4Cancer is a charity that was set up by a group of keen cyclists who has all lost a loved one to Cancer. They provide specialist cancer respite and support research. It’s a great charity and if you would like to make a donation in memory of Gill and recognition of my cycling challenge, please follow the simple instructions. Thank you xxx

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Bike 4 Cancer

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Set up by a group of cyclists who have all been affected by cancer, Bike 4 Cancer provides respite breaks for families living with cancer. We also make grants to cancer care institutions and fund research into the positive effects of exercise and how it can help with cancer prevention and recovery.

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Total raised
£1,730.00
+ £416.25 Gift Aid
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£1,730.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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