I'm fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK.
MOVE FOR MUM - THE 500K PROJECT!
Every year, over 500,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer worldwide. That’s roughly one diagnosis every minute. But this doesn’t just affect 500,000 people, it impacts over 5 million people, including family, friends, and loved ones, overnight. This is one of those families.
Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of all common cancers. Around 80% of people are diagnosed too late for surgery, and lives can change in a matter of weeks. It’s fast, it’s brutal, and it’s often silent.
75% of people can’t name a single symptom of pancreatic cancer. By the time many people realise something is wrong, it’s already too late.
Earlier this year we were enjoying our lives on the beaches of Sydney, Australia when we got the call that mum had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer - so here we are back in the village and putting our energy into something productive for this cause!
This event is for my mum, and for every family going through the same thing.
THE EVENT
We’re taking on 500,000 metres across 4 Rogue Echo Bikes and 4 Rogue rowers and we need your help!
📅 Saturday 20th June
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 NOMADS TRAINING CLUB
Barns Ct, Copthorne, Crawley RH10 4HQ
MINI COMPS ON THE DAY IF YOU'RE FEELING COMPETITIVE:
- Fastest 10k bike individual (Male/Female)
- Fasted 10k bike mixed team of 4
- Fasted 10k row in pairs
- Best purple outfit of the day 💜
Each metre represents one person diagnosed this year. This isn’t just a workout, it’s a way to raise awareness, bring people together, and do something when so much feels out of our control.
All fitness levels are welcome, whether you want to push hard or just get involved, it all counts. Bring your friends, your family, your kids, even the dog - everyone is welcome.
Come down, chip in some metres, or just show your support.
We’ve had some incredible support from local businesses in the community who have donated prizes and helped bring this event to life.
There will be a coffee van, homemade protein bar stand, drinks and more to keep you fuelled and hydrated for the day!
We’ll be running mini challenges and giveaways throughout the day, so come down, get involved, and be part of it.
Whether you donate, share this page, or come down and support, you’re helping make a difference. Every contribution goes towards supporting pancreatic cancer awareness, research for earlier diagnosis and treatment options, and all those affected.
500,000 diagnoses. Over 5 million people affected. We’re moving for every single one.
Thank you for being part of this 💜
My donations could fund...
173 hours with a nurse on our Support Line
or
77 hours of early diagnosis research
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Thank you to my Sponsors
£20
Lindsay Butchart
£20.50
Clean Crave (homemade Protein Bars)
15% as promised from all protein bar purchases at your amazing event x
£28
Wendy Thouless
You’re doing a wonderful job with your fundraising and supporting your Mum. Well done to you and Matt 🤩 Maggie is an amazing woman 💖 xx
£28
Anonymous
£22.80
Ian Cockshott
Such a brilliant day Saturday. This is from my friend Julie. Nicky x
£33.15
Janet And Roy
£54.75
Cristina Boston
Great work girl!
£28
Nikki Erdos
Amazing work Mel and Matt you should be super proud xx
£16
Jo Turner
❤️
£54.75
Mark Hunnisett
£420
Margaret Spencer
Thank you to every single person that was involved on Saturday in any way, and in the lead up to the event or that donated to this cause - huge thank you to Matt and Mel for organising such a fab day - words are not enough to express my thanks to everyone involved - I had a fab time on the assault bike at the end! Was so nice to meet everyone - Lots of Love Maggie (mumma Spencer)
£28
Mike Long
£28
Jamie-lee
Donating fastest female 10k row prize x
£28
Gemma Davidson
£54.75
Richard Marcel
£107
Hannah, Chris, Jessica And Charlie Xxxx
For every single person who has had to battle, for their loved ones and for everyone affected indirectly by this horrible disease - we will keep battling cancer and one day we will beat it. Well done for organising yesterday, and for helping with my 10k, Mel! Keep doing what you're doing. Love and strength to you, Maggie, from all of us.
£57.88
Sharron Walsh
£28
Becky Landrock
So much admiration for what you’re doing with everything going on - such a worthy cause.
£28
Amanda Szkoda
Well done Mel. Sending hugs to you and your lovely mum xxx
£50
Ani & Micky
What an event - well done! ❤️
£11.55
Luis De Ponte Moniz
£17.10
Nanny Sam's Coffee
Wishing you and your family all the very best x
£54.75
Jayna's Bakes
Amazing day and proud to be part of something special. Jayna’s Bakes
£65.10
Mel Spencer
Well done - Peggy, Dave, Barbra and Diane xxxx
£11.55
Micky
£107
Weald & Co Ltd
Thanks to you and Nomads for organising the event, we really enjoyed it. Emma Weald (Bryant)
£22.80
Lara Gomez
£28
Barbara & Michael
Great Event! Barbara & Michael xx
£20
Matthew Canavan
Fantastic event for a great cause
£42.64
Siggi H
Be strong - be positive
£25
Celia, Martin And Woody
Such a special, amazing thing you’re doing ❤️
£33.15
Sara
Good luck with the challenge Mel and love to Maggie
£22.80
Anonymous
£25
Lil Walsh
Sending lots of love from Melbourne ❤️ xx
£54.75
Rob Knee
Send it 👊
£28
Mark Roper
I need you x
£63.05
Brad Devine
Great stuff Mel - well done !
£22.80
Nicola Macdonald
Good luck, sending love to you all xx
£100
Ben & Monica
Love to Maggie, well done Mel!
£33.15
Margaret And Mike
Keep on moving and fighting Maggie. We’re all behind you.
£22.80
Ashleigh Ovens
Sending love ❤️
£28
Hayley Peaty
£14
Christine Mente
Good luck
£16
Florence
All the love for mumma Spencer 🩵
£28
Neil Freeman
U and Matt coming to the uk for ur mum is so heart warming. My dad died of this 3 years ago - wish u all well
£50
Ken And Margaret
£54.75
Alison And Martin
Good luck Mel and Matt. We're sure you can achieve your target.
£28
Alicia Scuderi
Cheering you guys on from afar!!
£28
Kevin Stockton
£25
Jon And Claire
For all those affected
£107
Angela Campbell
Love to Maggie x
£1.02k
Rhiannon Gale
£104.60
Love From All The Hearn Gang 🥰
Well done Mel and Matt for organising this fundraising. Love and thoughts to you both and to your amazing Mum.
£28
Annette
Your Mum is such a brave, positive and wonderful lady. Well done to you and Matt this is a brilliant idea and Mike and I wish you every success!
£28
Mark Roper
I love you x
£47.87
Ashley Lawrie
Good luck girl! Go smash it! Your mum will be so proud of you!
£11.55
Faye Roberts
£22.80
Bob And Dids
Best of luck! Love Bob and Dids xxx
£10
Ro Ware
Good luck with it all xx
£28
Diane Abel
All my love Diane x
£28
Karen Webb
Such a worthwhile cause Mel .Well done x
£11.55
Sue Moynehan
All the best Mel. Hope you reach your goal.
£27.40
Anonymous
£63.05
Rich Williams
Great cause! Let’s smash the 500km!
£15.67
Pip Lewis
So sorry to hear about your mum. All the very best for the event
£50
Brian And Muriel
£25
Katy
Go Team Go wooooo
£22.80
Alyson
Good luck!
£28
Brenda Barnes
you are a very special friend ,so brave ,so focused.keep smiling
£16
Matt Walsh
£80
Rileys Gym
£63.05
Suz & Leigh
£54.75
Audrey E Snodin
£53.55
Ian Cockshott
Xxx
£28
Susan Georgiades
Hi Mel I’m sorry I can’t join you as I’m away. My best friend died of pancreatic cancer at 52 after an 18 month battle. She left behind her husband and 3 teenagers. She had no real symptoms until she had jaundice & by then it was too late to operate. Good luck for the 20th June x
£43.60
Clare New
With all our love Clare, Steve, Helen and Alfie xxxx
£54.75
Richard &barbara
Love to mum. Hope all goes well on the 20th June. Good luck. Love Richard and Barbara x
£107
Emily
Your Mum is a champion Mel!!!!! I hope you all are well!!!
£16
Candice D
£22.80
Jenae Woods
£28
Anna Boisjoli
£54.75
Mel, you and Matt are doing an amazing job raising awareness and supporting Mum along the way xx