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I'm fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK.
My brother, Dr Mark Thomas was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in May 2025.As a much loved son, husband, dad, brother, uncle, friend and colleague to so many he will be greatly missed.
Mark was a huge fan of pushing himself at work in his sporting endeavours.
The Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (APAGBI) have established a new award, the 'extra mile' award in Mark's memory. As a paediatric consultant anaesthetist at GOSH for over 25 years, he spent much of his career advancing the specialty through his passion for teaching and research. He spent many years on the council of the APAGBI and was president of the APAGBI in 2021-23.
The award is designed to recognise anaesthetists with a paediatric interest in the UK and Ireland, who are clearly exceptional in all aspects of their clinical practice, but who also are driven to go “the extra mile” to deliver teaching and training, colleague support, well-being improvement and inclusivity for the wider department, or are recognised as the 'unsung hero' of the anaesthetic department.
With the award's inaugural presentation this June at the APAGBI's annual conference, that is to be held this year in Plymouth, I have decided to gravel bike ride to the conference and raise some funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK in the process. Mark himself often turned a conference into some form of adventure or bike trip, making the most of every opportunity.
Right now, half of people with pancreatic cancer die within three months of diagnosis. Families are left with only hope to hold onto. They need more.
Pancreatic Cancer UK bring more breakthroughs through research, more change through campaigning, and more support through their expert nurses. They are relentless because the disease is ruthless.
Please support it in any way you can.
Thanks in advance
Andy T, Mark and his family and friends x
My donations could fund...
188 hours with a nurse on our Support Line
or
84 hours of early diagnosis research
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£17.10
Kim Cooling
£107
Anonymous
£20
Hannah Deveson
Fabulous cause and effort Andy. all the best, Hannah and Alex
£220
Gray Alexander Construction
Well done Andy!
£28
Sue Powell
Well done, Andy, and for such a good cause.
£11.55
Gayna Bretherton
£28
Amanda Leen
Well done Andy great cause to cycle for and in the rain!
£20
Kathy And Phil Of Chestnut Road Fame !
Go for it ! from Kathy and Phil and the gang
£63.05
Brendan Mcweeney
£104.60
Susan Fairfax
Great riding Andy
£54.75
Adam, Carla And Pearl
Good luck Andy!
£22.80
B.mingay
£54.75
Richard Beese
Best Wishes Andy … we all miss Mark
£63.05
James Pargeter
Amazing effort, Andy - truly impressive! Mark would have been proud (and a bit envious, I suspect)…
£28
Chris Laughton
Legend
£28
Tim T
Great stuff Andy
£100
Greg Lewis
Fantastic effort Andy, Mark would be proud of you!
£28
Stuart Rowe
Well done Andy
£28
Matthew Beese
Andy you’re a legend for taking on this challenge, raising so much money for such an important cause in Mark’s memory who we all miss so much. Keep up the great work. Lots of love, Beesey
£22.80
Anonymous
Just a little extra to get you near 4000
£25
Carole Lusher
£28
Jenny Bradley
Just got this. Hope my donation is not too late, its a great cause. We'll done, Andy .
£54.75
The Brady’s
Great work for a great cause! Very well done!
£16
Simon Butler
Well done Andy. We’re all very proud of you.
£22.80
Fernando&vantha
Well done Andy
£28
Duncan Scoble
Well done Andy!
£33.15
Gareth Jones
Hope you have a great ride!
£28
Lucy Carruthers
Well done Andy from The Carruthers
£54.75
Christopher Whitlock
Well done Andy you are a star and your brother would be very proud of you
£43.60
Sheila Nelson
This donation is from Sheila Nelson. “We are all so proud of you”
£25
R Turfitt
Great cause, well done Andy
£54.75
Richard Henderson
Well done Andy. You are a beautiful person
£50
Andrew & Kirsty
You’re doing your brother proud! Well done Andy.
£53.55
The Emerys.
Great work Andy. Proud of you.
£25
Lorraine Manson
You're doing it. Keep going. X
£63.82
The Sorby’s
Top work Andy! 💪💪💪💪
£22.80
Matt And Sarah Dickinson
Good luck Andy! Brilliant!
£54.75
Sarah Bell
Good luck, Andy! Lil and Adam xx
£22.80
Sarah Pinney
Wishing you lots of luck!
£22.80
Pam & Ian Mahoney
£11.55
Sarah Storey
£22.32
Gail & Robin
Good luck Andy!!
£25
Evans Family
Good luck Andy from Julia, Danny and Lewis xx
£107
Ian Crane
£200
J & M
Super impressive, Andy!
£28
Richard Bloom
Good luck Andy
£33.15
Peter & Emma Greenwood
Hope you have a safe ride to Pylmouth, and you get some sunshine Andy, such a great cause to collect for,
£53.55
Annamie Athayde
£50
Brenda & Monique
Keeping up Marks tradition of going that extra mile! No mean feat in the British weather! Good luck I'm sure Mark will be pedalling with you in spirit.
£63.05
Penny And Steve
All power to your pedalling, Andy!
£28
Kelly Page
Enjoy Andy! Great effort for a great cause. Hope the rain eases a little!
£28
The Acramans
Just keep pedalling…hope the weather is kind. A fantastic effort for a worthwhile cause
£22.80
Keith Long
£10
Rachel Lea
Good luck Andy
£107
Lou Thomas
That was one early start! Keep Pedalling and enjoy the ride! Lou, Ned and Bertie x
£22.80
Ned Thomas
£25
Charles Thompson
Good luck. Buddy.
£107
John David
Well Done Andy - Mark would have loved this and will be with you all the way. Sent with love John, Eilwen and Catherine
£28
Barrel
Great cause Andy
£28
Katherine Linton
£63.05
Meirion
Go Andy!
£63.05
Gareth V Jones
Good lick Andy. A great cause. Big love Gareth, Michelle & family
£107
Michael Dunne
Thinking of you all Andy and Lou
£107
Cathy Thomas
You’re a star Andy! Full of admiration for you Xx
£22.80
James Olsen
Well done - great effort for a fantastic cause.
£28
Marcus W
Good Luck Andy - fantastic cause.
£43.60
Marcus, Sian, Adam & Tom Gaskell
Good luck Andy! You are amazing! We’ll be rooting for you and your legs peddling all the way to Plymouth!
£33.15
Amelia And Anthony Crafts
Best of luck Andy
£27.40
Anonymous
£25
Dani
£54.75
Dean Hislop
Good luck for the ride, Andy!!
£133.63
Dan Gilmour
Go make it happen
£54.75
Chris & Liza
What a challenging but fitting way to honour your brother’s memory. Good luck Andy! X
£54.75
David & Sue Pretty
in error we donated only £28 so here's a bit more. David & Sue Pretty
£28
David Pretty
Good luck for a great cause. best wishes David & Sue Pretty
£33.15
Katherine Brozenich
Andy Good Luck Andy. You’re amazing!! Xx
£25
Martin Chilcott
£107
Iva Biggun
Good luck Andy.
£54.75
Lou Moore
Good luck Andy, what a great cause in memory of your brother. X
£28
Joe Bachour
Go Andy Go! Best of luck with the ride. Enjoy the special event.
£54.75
Norm & Sacha
Good luck Andy !!
£54.75
John & Jane
Andy - a wonderful tribute to Mark and a hugely worthwhile cause. We we wish you every success with this demanding challenge.
£28
Sam Thomas
£50
Robin
£28
Fiona Booth
£63.05
Scott Rowe
Just keep peddling, Andy!
£25
Paul Crockford
Good luck mate! Plenty of butt cream I hope.
£54.75
Gilly Whitlock
We are all so proud of you Andy. You are such an amazing person Andy!!
£54.75
Aaron Donnell
Amazing to have this award and such a great tribute.
£58
Marc & Seb
Good luck mate
£22.80
Huw Paisley
Good luck Andy. X
£50
Ben & Liv
Great effort Andy, serious distance to cover! We’ll enjoy a non-alcoholic beer together in Plymouth
£28
Caroline Pusey
£28
Mark Croxon
Keep it rubber side down Andy!
£107
Helen Fielder
Go bro! 👊🏻 Helen, Christian, Siân and Jess xx
£54.75
Clive Noel
Chapeau x
£50
Paul Newcombe
Go Andy!
£54.75
Darryl Kennard
£25
Sean Alleyne
You’ve got this! Good luck “All the Alleynes” xx
£14
Giulio
good luck Andy !!
£25
Dave & Ellery
Good luck Andy
£28
Mark Szutenberg
Way to go
£22.80
Neil Palmer
Good luck from Neil and Gio x
£22.80
Jeremy Pittman
Sorry for your loss Andy Good luck with the ride
£28
Parker And Tiggy
You got this Parker and Tiggy
