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In September 2010 I will join Professor Robert Winston for Cycle China, the 10th women-only challenge to fund groundbreaking medical research work at the Wolfson and Weston Research Centre for Family Health in London.

I will be cycling 450km in Beijing province and need to raise a minimum of £3,300.  I will be among a group of about 80 women who will cycle for five days through areas of China that few westerners get to see.  It is going to be tough and I will have to put in a lot of training but I know it will be worth it.

Women for Women raises funds to train women scientists and clinicians to work at the centre.  They will work to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of  a range of devastating conditions which cause genetic diseases, miscarriage, infertility, cancer and brain damage.  The fundamental aim is to improve women's health and to ensure that more women have a normal pregnancy with a healthy baby.  With up to 250 babies dying every week in the UK from complications during pregnancy, their work has never been so essential for women and babies worldwide.

If you can help by making a donation I would be very grateful. 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 and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity. So please dig deep and donate now.

I will let you know how my challenge, both the cycle ride itself and the fundraising, goes.

Thank you in anticipation of your support and encouragement.