Why am I doing this:

The Webber family and friends are completing the London to Southend Bike Ride (85km) on Sunday 21st July, in memory of Husband, Dad, Grandad, Brother, and friend, Gary Webber, who sadly passed away in January 2024, after receiving a Melanoma diagnosis in 2020.

As an accomplished football player, manager, and passionate lifelong Crystal Palace fan, we are committed to working together to raise funds for "Gazza's Legacy."

As the CEO of the Melanoma Fund, I want to join this team to show my support for their endeavor. I also think the cause and what we can achieve with young people in football will be amazing.

What do we want to achieve:

We are raising money for the Melanoma Fund; a charity that empowers active lifestyles by preventing skin cancer. As part of their work in sports and outdoor recreation, they are rolling out a football inspired awareness drive, working in partnership with Kent FA to promote sun safety among youth players and coaches this summer.

Your donations allow the Melanoma Fund to continue to raise awareness, educate and prevent all types of skin cancer in sport and outdoor recreation. Specifically, initial funding raised for Gazza's Legacy has kick started this campaign to raise awareness and will also provide sunscreen dispensers for youth players in Kent tournaments this summer. With just one sunburn doubling the risk of melanoma in later life, this is a fantastic legacy to Gary and one he would have been proud to inspire.

Key links:

Melanoma Fund website - https://melanoma-fund.co.uk/

Melanoma Statistics & Advice - https://melanoma-fund.co.uk/about-melanoma/melanoma-facts-and-advice/

Kent FA Press Release - https://www.kentfa.com/news/2024/apr/19/kent-fa-teams-up-with-the-melanoma-fund-to-promote-sun-safety-among-youth-players-this-summer