Donna Nolan
147 mile Cycle Ride in Memory of Michael Nolan
Fundraising for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
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Hi thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I've decided to put this together in memory of my darling husband Mike, Daddy to our beautiful baby Oliver James, in the hope of raising some money to help The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
As many of you know, Mike was referred to The Royal Marsden hospital in July, to take part in a trial for a new cancer drug. From the very first time we visited, we were given such hope, the team there were truly exceptional. Their dedication to helping patients with this cruel disease is so apparent.
For those of you who don't know, The Royal Marsden was the first hospital in the world dedicated to the study and treatment of cancer. It was founded in 1851 by Dr William Marsden, who was deeply affected by the death of his wife Elizabeth Ann from cancer. His aim was to classify tumours, research the causes and find new treatments.
"Now gentlemen, I want to found a hospital for the treatment of cancer, and for the study of the disease, for at the present time we know absolutely nothing about it." Dr William Marsden - 1851
Over 160 years later they are still tirelessly working to this aim.
The Royal Marsden Pledge
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day so we understand how valuable life is. And when people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best.
That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. No matter what we achieve, we’re always striving to do more. No matter how much we exceed expectations, we believe we can exceed them still further.
We will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. This attitude defines us all, and is an inseparable part of the way we work. It’s The Royal Marsden way.
Life demands excellence.
The first fundraising event will be a cycle ride by one of our friends and neighbour, Stephen Rowlinson. I know Mike himself would be so pleased to have Roly raising money for this cause in a way which he would have really relished doing himself. I just wish he could have done it with him.
Dates: Tuesday 26 April 2011 to Thursday 28 April 2011
Start: Workington
Finish: Newcastle
The 147 mile Sea to Sea (C2C) cycle route starts in the former coal mining and industrial lands of West Cumbria, travels through the stunning scenery of the northern Lake District and heads into Keswick before passing through Penrith and the Eden Valley with its lush valleys and sandstone villages. It then starts the climb up to Hartside and onto the unspoilt Northern Pennines – the roof of England. There then follows an undulating ride as the C2C meanders through old lead mining villages, such as Nenthead and Rookhope, and down into the Durham Dales before entering the old steel town of Consett. From here it’s an easy (!) ride through one of Britain’s old industrial heartlands to the North Sea and Sunderland.
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Thanks for taking time to read Mike's page,
Donna and Oliver Nolan x
WELL DONE TO ROLY - YOU DID IT AND IN ONLY TWO DAYS! HUGE THANKS TO YOU FOR BEING SO AMAZING AND HELPING TO RAISE SO MUCH MONEY - IT'S AMAZING.