This September I am cycling 500km over 4 days from London to Paris with my colleagues to help make myeloma history!

Given that I didn't have any cycling experience (or even own a bike) at the time of committing to this ride, I think it is fair to say that this will definitely be a challenge! 

Myeloma, also known as multiple myeloma, is a blood cancer arising from plasma cells. At any one time there are around 24,000 people living with myeloma in the UK. It accounts for 15% of blood cancers and 2% of all cancers. 

Myeloma research is critically important because myeloma is a complex blood cancer with no known cure. It's also relapsing and remitting which means many patients are in desperate need of that next treatment.

 Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with myeloma. They provide information and support to patients and their families and help myeloma patients live longer, with a better quality of life by accelerating the discovery, development of and access to new treatments.

Funds donated to Myeloma UK go towards: 

• Supporting patients and their families through their myeloma diagnosis
• Funding world-leading genetics research to develop and discover new tailored treatments
• Supporting innovative Clinical Trials that provide patients access to promising new treatments
• Providing resources and tailored information for doctors, nurses and other clinicians to ensure patients receive the best treatment and care
• Working in partnership with decision-makers to ensure the speedy approval of effective new treatments and the delivery of innovative policy solutions to benefit the myeloma community