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I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in March 2011 at the age of 32. As a young father of two small girls (one aged two and the youngest aged 4 months at the time) this news seemed impossible to bear. Shortly after my diagnosis, I underwent the surgery to remove the tumour which was followed by 6 months of chemotherapy. Unfortunately, after the chemo it was found that the cancer had spread to both lungs. This was a huge shock and knocked me for six but luckily Maggie's were there to help me come to terms with the prognosis. Incredibly, two weeks later a cardiothoracic surgeon took a look at my scans and said she could operate to attempt to remove all the tumours. This didn't promise a cure but it will definitly buy me more quality time!

I had two thoracotomies at the beginning of 2012, have gone from strength to strength since and have to date, had two clear scans.  I'm a long way from being in the clear and that hammers home the importance of making the most of my time, particularly with my two girls. I also want to ensure I make the best use of my current good health to give something back.  Maggie's have been a tremendous help to me on this journey so I would like to return that kindness by raising money through cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats via London and the RideLondon100. This will total approximately 1300 miles and I will try to complete it in 14 days, including a day for the RideLondon event.

Any donations will be very much appreciated and if anyone would like to join me for a leg of the journey please get in touch.  Each leg will be in the region of 100 miles (some more, some less) depending on the terrain.

Maggie’s is an organisation that creates places providing the emotional, practical and social support that people with cancer need. The Centres combine striking buildings, calming spaces, professional experts offering professional support, and the ability to talk and share experiences with a community of people who have been through similar experiences. Designed by industry-leading architects, Maggie’s Centres are warm, friendly and informal places full of light and open space with a big kitchen at their heart. They provide a peaceful space to absorb the information you’re inevitably bombarded with and help to relieve the stress of having cancer.

£472 could pay for all Maggie’s networking groups at a Maggie’s Centre

£295 could pay for supporting a community at a Maggie’s Centre for one hour

£189 could pay for Caring For Someone With Cancer support session at a Maggie’s Centre

£89 could pay for drop in support at a Maggie’s Centre for one hour.

£37 could pay for a single visit to Maggie’s

£35 could pay for a Talking Heads workshop at a Maggie’s Centre

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