Home / Lifestyle / Retirees Cycle 480 Miles for Brain Cancer Research
Retirees Cycle 480 Miles for Brain Cancer Research
23 Aug
Summary
- Six retirees from Harrogate plan a 480-mile cycle to Bordeaux.
- The challenge aims to raise £35,000 for Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity.
- One participant will also run a marathon upon arrival in Bordeaux.
A group of six retirees, all in their 60s and from Harrogate, are preparing for a significant fundraising effort. They plan to cycle 480 miles from London to Bordeaux, aiming to raise at least £35,000 for Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity.
The impetus for this challenge stems from a close friend's wife being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Simon Grafton, who conceived the idea, emphasized the critical need to bring attention and funds to brain cancer research, which he feels is less discussed than other forms of the disease.
This arduous journey is scheduled to be completed within six days. Adding to the feat, Simon Grafton intends to run a marathon once the group arrives in Bordeaux, further underscoring their commitment to the cause.
