At this time (18th July 2024) a gaggle of buddies can be setting off on a 100-mile cycle problem in reminiscence of their buddy Lynne Adams (pictured beneath), who handed away from a mind tumour.
Karen Richardson, 65, and the remainder of the “Chalford mums” can be biking, elevating cash and consciousness for Mind Tumour Analysis as they go.
In 2021, Lynne Adams was identified with glioblastoma (GBM) and handed away solely 21 months later in 2023 on the age of 63.
A long time of friendship began within the group after they met practically 30 years in the past, after shifting to the village at the same time. Quickly the “Chalford mums” had been doing all the things collectively from birthdays to holidays. The group have saved Lynne near their hearts when selecting the route for the biking problem as they are going to start in Chalford and journey 100 miles to Chew Valley Crusing Membership, Lynne’s “joyful place”.
Karen (pictured beneath) stated: “We miss Lynne dreadfully, nevertheless it’s her reminiscence that retains us going up and down all these hills. She would love what we’re doing, and doubtless assume we’re mad for making an attempt to do that.”
Fellow riders, Kate Sackett and Julia Woods, can even be remembering family members as they full the testing problem. Kate misplaced her husband Mark, whereas Julia has misplaced 4 buddies to this devastating illness.
They’re all decided to lift £2,740 for Mind Tumour Analysis, the price of sponsoring a day of analysis at one of many charity’s Centres of Excellence.
Karen added: “This trip means a lot to us all, and we’re keen to push ourselves to absolutely the restrict to lift as a lot as attainable for Mind Tumour Analysis.”
If you want to help the Chalford Mums with a donation, please go to: www.justgiving.com/web page/chalfordchewcyclingchallenge
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