Delilah and Me (Cycling for Mel) Fund
My 2012 cycle challenge will be my hardest yet. On Saturday 17 June, I will be Racing the Sun. Setting off at sunrise from Sunderland on the East Coast, I will be racing against the sun to get to Whitehaven on the west coast before the sun sets. There's a fair chance I will be cycling against the wind, over some of the hilliest terrain in the country and in total 140 miles.I will also be partaking in a couple of other cycle challenges over the coming months, starting in September 2011 when I'll be taking part in the London to Brighton ride. I also hope to participate in London Olympic Nightrider in 2012.
As with previous years, I will be cycling in 2012 in memory of my daughter Melissa, who sadly died in May 2008, nine months after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Since Mel passed away over £17,000 has been raised in her memory, a phenominal amount and Julie, Becky and I can't thank you enough for all your generousity.
Lymphoma is the 5th most common cancer in the UK. It is the most common in the under 30s age group. The Lymphoma Associaton give support to anyone affected by lymphoma, including patients, family, carers, friends and their literature is also used and is highly valued by the medical profession. They were of great support to Melissa and to us as a family.
You can follow my cycling blog at www.mad4mel.co.uk
... oh and just in case you're wondering, Delilah is the name of my bike :)
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£10.00 to support Ian in his cycle challenges in memory of Melissa.
£20.00 donation in support of Ian's cycle challenges this summer. Di Wright.
Gift from Mum and Dad Leech on their Golden Wedding Anniversary 24/3/2012
Skittles Charity Night at Burton Bridge Brewery 23/3/2012
Good luck and best wishes Ian.We are all very proud of you.luv Karen and her 40th birthday present xxx
£40.00 - Good luck Ian. Aunty Beb & Kevan.
£100.00 - Good Luck Ian. Mum and Dad x
Good luck.
London to Brighton . Well done from Aunty Beb And Kevan x
Well done on London to Brighton cycle ride. Mum and Dad L. xx Sept 2011.
coppers collection
Silver collection
Proceeds from car boot sale, Sept 2011
Total donated: £926.00
Target: £1,000.00
Active since: September 8, 2011
Run by: Ian Leech
This fund is in tribute to:
Melissa Leech