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Jasons’ Cycling Challenge - 16 November 23 Raising Awareness & Funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK In Memory of Marjorie Belcher
UPDATE - 15 November
Unfortunately, due to the Yellow Weather Warning issued by the Met Office for the region in which I was due to undertake my 100-mile World Pancreatic Awareness Day #WPCD cycle, in the interest of the safety of other road users, my supporters and myself, I have taken the tough decision to postpone.
This new date will still hopefully be in November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, potentially Saturday 25 November (weather permitting). The change of date to a weekend may also give chance for other to join me on some or part of the route around North Somerset Youth Cricket League Club and will finish outside the Grand Pier.
On Thursday 16 November 2023 (World Pancreatic Awareness Day #WPCD) I will still be doing 24 laps of the Grand Pier in our hometown of Weston-super-Mare, who are lighting up purple as part of the #purplelights campaign https://purplelightsuk.org.
I would like to thank everyone who has
supported me to date not only raising awareness but over £1,000 in online and
£150 in offline donations for Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Please continue to support me and my
fundraising.
Don’t’ forget, you can raise awareness by wearing something Purple on Thursday 16 November.
Original Post
As you may well be aware on 22 February 2021 my life and that of my family changed forever, when my Mum passed away from Pancreatic Cancer, after being diagnosed with this terminal illness in November 2020.
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and I’m fundraising to help drive research breakthroughs that could save lives.
Pancreatic cancer has been left behind. Survival rates have improved enormously for most cancers.
Sadly, for pancreatic cancer, this is not the case. Currently, more than half of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer die within 3 months, just like my Mum. This is unacceptable.
Cycling was my release when I was caring for Mum, with the support of my family. Therefore, on 16th November (World Pancreatic Awareness Day #WPCD) I am undertaking a cycling challenge with Jason Smith, a school friend and our route planner.
Mum liked her cricket so during the day we will be cycling around North Somerset Youth Cricket League 2023 playing clubs (Around 100 Miles) followed by 24 laps of the Grand Pier in our hometown of Weston-super-Mare, who will be lighting up purple as part of the #purplelights campaign https://purplelightsuk.org
The funds raised could support research into early detection and better treatments and provide health professionals with the tools they need to spot patients’ symptoms earlier.
Your donation has the power to make that possible. Thank you.
My donations could fund...
79
hours with a nurse on our support line
38
hours of early diagnosis research
My Updates
Will I get to £2,221 and why this amount?
My initial meaningful £221 has been smashed as did not want to be greedy in todays challenging world and with Christmas approaching.Day 30 - The Final Day of Awareness
30 Days of Awareness Month
2 Awareness Cycles
107 Miles completed
19 NSYCL Clubs
1 Cycling Partner
24 Laps of Grand Pier
£1,744 Raised & counting
The only negative
-2 Degrees + Wind chill on our big cycle
Thanks to everyone involved
Day 25 -The 100 Mile Ride Thank You
Day 21 - 3 weeks into awareness month
Three weeks into awareness month and still looking forward the big 100 ride now rescheduled to Saturday.Day 16 - WPCD Challenge 24 Cycle or not ?
Frustrating start to the day as I had to postpone the 100 #WPCD cycle around NSYCL clubs.Day 15 - 100 Mile #WPCD Ride Postponed but still 24 Laps of Grand Pier
Unfortunately, due to the Yellow Weather Warning issued by the Met Office for the region in which I was due to undertake my 100-mile World Pancreatic Awareness Day #WPCD cycle, in the interest of the safety of other road users, my supporters and myself, I have taken the tough decision to postpone.
This new date will still hopefully be in
November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, potentially Saturday 25 November (weather
permitting). The change of date to a weekend may also give chance for
other to join me on some or part of the route around North Somerset Youth
Cricket League Club and will finish outside the Grand Pier.
On Thursday 16 November 2023 (World Pancreatic Awareness Day
#WPCD) I will still be doing 24 laps of the Grand Pier in our
hometown of Weston-super-Mare, who are lighting up purple as part of the #purplelights campaign https://purplelightsuk.org.
I would like to thank everyone who has supported me to date not only raising awareness but over £1,000 in online and £150 in offline donations for Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Please continue to support me and my fundraising.
Don’t’ forget, you can raise awareness by
wearing something Purple on Thursday 16 November.
Day 13 - Unlucky for some
Sadly I need to announce my fellow rider Jason Smith has had to withdraw from the ride through injury (not cycling related - but home improvements DIY) but will hopefully be joining me in a support car with refreshments and change of clothes as forecast is not favourable.Day 12 - Inspiration & Reflection Weekend
A weekend of inspiration watching top cyclists at the UCI Track Championships and then today reflecting and remembering those who gave their lives in conflicts across the world as watched the Remembrance Parade at the Cenotaph.Day 7 - 7 out of 10 PC patients don’t get treatments
Did you know that 7 in 10 people with pancreatic cancer never receive treatment?Not even chemotherapy. And that more than half of people die within three months of diagnosis? It’s shocking, and it’s shameful.
But does pancreatic cancer have to be a death sentence? No. With a faster, fairer treatment and care journey, and funding to make it happen, more people can be treated and have a chance to survive.
Sign our petition now and tell governments – don’t write off people with pancreatic cancer.
Day 6
Day 5 - 50 Miler
Day 5 and after two days of 2 hour indoor spins this was my last big training ride outdoors before the ride a solo 50 mile with only a bit of rain and wind to keep me company. Felt good although I’m starting to ache now.Day 2 - Two Weeks to Go
Scary to believe 2 weeks today and the ride will be over.Day 1
Steady 14 mile cycle in the dark before the storm Ciaran hits.
Thanks to all the donations and awareness by supporters sharing so far.
Thank you to my Sponsors
£206
Jason P Belcher
£155
Various Offline Donations
Funds raised by offline supporters who paid me in cash.
£104
Ian Taylor-rowlands
Good luck from all of us at Cheddar & District Funeral Directors
£104
Anonymous
£100
Anonymous
£100
Four Fifty
£52
Tawnie Wilkinson
Well done Jason 👏
£52
Uphill Castle Cricket Club
Congratulations Jason on your bike ride. With very best wishes from all at Uphill Castle Cricket Club
£50
Sarah & John At Headlines
Good Luck Jason & Jason xx
£50
Alan Morgan-george
Good luck Jason. It’s a very worthy cause and well done for supporting and participating. Enjoy yourself and smash it!
£40
Malcolm And Di Litten
Hope it doesn't rain all day on you! Congratulations on the initiative.
£30
Ollie Halmkin
£26
Richard Acreman
Well done Jason
£26
Philip Kirby
£26
Zacharias Nicolaides
£26
Martin Brown
Well done on what you have raised. Brilliant .
£26
Nick Larder
well done fella!
£26
John Cann
A good cause Jason - best wishes
£26
The Curley Family!
Good luck Jason!
£26
Michael Liddle
£26
Robin Yeoman
£26
Gillian Yeoman
£26
John Christopher
Good luck Jason from John & Angela
£26
Andy Rowse
£25
Offline Donations Via Maria Carpenter
Various Offline Donations
£25
Wally Rice
£25
Wally Rice
£25
Andy Jeffries
£25
Guy Herrington
Good luck Jason, fantastic cause
£25
Arcadia
Good Luck with the ride Jason. X
£20.80
Yvonne Cooper
Well done Jason.
£20.80
Karen Luker
Good luck Jason
£20.80
Richard Rayner
Good luck Jason
£20.80
David Day
We’ll done Jason.
£20.80
James Carr
Best of luck Jason
£20.80
Jackie Thompson
£20.80
Allan Barks
Good luck and all the best. Well done you. Sue and Allan
£20.80
Jon Mayo
Good luck Jason P 👍🏻
£20.80
Clash City Rocker
Good luck Jason & Jason I might come and run a couple of laps with you!
£20.80
Chris Cox
Good work Jason. Good luck for the main cycle
£20.80
Lesley Davison
Good luck Jason x
£20.80
Gary Purves
Not a problem for you mate you will smash it
£20.80
Daphne Channon
Good Luck, Robert & Daphne.
£20.80
Jackie Arnold
£20
James M Howells
£20
Heather Davis
Good luck Jason!
£14.56
Jane White
Good luck Jason 🚴♀️💪💥
£14.56
Joanne Bartlett
Good luck with the ride. I hope the weather is kind to you
£14.56
Rich Filer
Well done mate 👊
£14.56
Mike Brooks
Well done Jason really good effort
£14.56
Maureen Homer
Hoping all goes well with your fundraising for such a great cause.
£14
Kate Allen
Well done Jason.
£10.40
Emma Cunningham
Best of luck Jason
£10.40
Sarah Knight
Good luck Jason
£10.40
Jon Hance
Good work Jason.
£10.40
Nicola Haley
£10.40
Will Hancock
Good luck with the ride!
£10.40
John Scott
£10.40
Claire Matthews
Good luck Jason! Hope to see you at a Wembdon match next season 😊 from your favourite scorer!
£10.40
James Mason
£10.40
Nathan Smith
Good luck Jason!
£10.40
Jason Smith
Wanted to be the one that got you across your targget. Plenty more to follow I'm sure. Congrats on hitting first target. See you on the ride ;-)
£10.40
Simon Elliott
£10.40
Jeanette Jones
Good luck Jason - very worthy cause x
£10.40
Debbie Atkins
Fantastic effort Jase
£10.40
Paul Fleming
Good luck Jason P !
£10.40
Carol Wilson
Good luck Jason
£10.40
Neil Farr
Good luck Jason
£10.40
Anthony Gilbert
£10.40
Ady Belcher
Well done Jason, good luck on the ride
£10.40
Sarah Greenwood
Good luck 🎉🎉
£10
Anonymous
£10
Andy&cathy Chambers
Good Luck Jason!
£8.32
Anonymous
£5.20
Stuart Kearns
Good Luck Jason!
£5.20
Looshh
Good luck
£5.20
Faye Johnson
Good luck!
£5.20
Lucy
Wishing you a safe, steady and enjoyable ride 🚴
£5.20
Anonymous
Good luck
£5.20
Claire Fennell
£5.20
Alex White
Good luck Jase!
£5.20
Colin Golland
Good luck on amazing fundraising idea.
£5.20
Rebecca Pepper
£5.20
Crina
Good luck Jason!
£5.20
Ben Holbrook
£5
Rebecca Lewis
Good luck Jason :)
£5
Emma Wilson
Good luck Jason, a very good cause.
£5
Tara
Good luck
I cannot thank everyone for helping me raise so much money and getting past £2,000 without contributing myself to get to my personal meaningful total of £2,221