Tom's mum, Maggie, was diagnosed with myeloma in 2017, and following chemotherapy treatment, received a stem cell transplant in September 2018.  In remission for just over three years mum is now currently undergoing secondary treatment. 

In support of her, other myeloma patients, and the important work of Myeloma UK Tom and Stephen are cycling from London to Paris to raise money and awareness.

Myeloma is a blood cancer arising from plasma cells in bone marrow. At any one time there are around 24,000 people living with myeloma in the UK. It is relatively uncommon, accounting for 15 per cent of blood cancers, and two per cent of all cancers. There is currently no cure for myeloma, although huge advances have been made in treatments over recent years, and these new treatments are helping to manage symptoms and improve prognosis for myeloma patients.

Myeloma UK is a charitable organisation which works to support the development of new treatments for myeloma, and ultimately to find a cure. This research is critically important, as myeloma is a complex cancer which is relapsing and remitting. This means that many patients are in desperate need of that next course of treatment and are relying on constant development of new and more effective treatment options.

This ride is an opportunity to support their ongoing efforts for myeloma patients throughout the UK and bring us closer to finding a cure.  We would all really appreciate any support you can give us by donating to this challenge to help us reach our target of £3,500.  All expenses are being funded by Stephen and me so any money raised goes directly to a fantastically important charity. 

Massive thanks to everyone in advance, and we'll update you from Paris!