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TUMBLE UP4LIFE CYCLE CHALLENGE FOR
CANCER RESEARCH UK
Tumble Up4Life event organisers are thanking everyone that was involved on May 5th for their support during what has been called an inspirational and fantastic event. The challenge took place on the ‘Blorenge’ otherwise known as ‘The Tumble’ near Abergavenny for Cancer Research UK.
Everything began at 5 o’clock in the morning by candle light. The candles are lit in memory of the people who have been lost to cancer or to be thankful for those who have survived. The weather was on the side of the volunteer event organisers and not a drop of rain was seen for the whole day, the sun even managed to shine for a while. At 7.15pm the last group set off to conquer the mountain for the last time this year, arriving at the top just after 8 o’clock.
In total 68 participants climbed the Tumble, with a total of 360 ‘climbs’ on bike or foot (walking or running).This year’s event has seen the fundraising total increase to £15,000 raised for the work of Cancer Research UK.
Local Fundraiser for Cancer Research UK, Carrie Barlow, said “This event that was organised for our charity by volunteers was absolutely fantastic, what an amazing amount of money that will be contributing towards our life saving research. We couldn’t fund our vital research work into all types of cancer without people getting out there and raising money for us, so thank you to all those involved with organising and taking part in the event – Cancer Research UK truly values your support”
Event Organiser, Diana Castrop, added “It was an emotional day. Not only was it a hard climb, most participants took part in this challenge in remembrance of a loved one. It was a real group effort, everyone supporting each other to push the limits and live life to the fullest. Special thanks also go to Charles Whitton Event photography for the photo’s and to UTS Bournes for the support van”
One-in-three people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives. But the good news is that more people are beating the disease than ever before. Cancer Research UK’s work is at the heart of that progress.
Cancer Research UK supports the work of scientists, doctors and nurses who are dedicated to beating cancer by understanding its causes andfinding new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent the disease.
On May 5th the 68 participants achieved the impossible: 360 ascents in one day. At 5:00 AM the first participants started the event while it was still dark. Candles were lit at the start in memory of those who have lost their battle against cancer and of those who are still fighting; a very special moment to all of us.
All participants did the best they could, pushing their limits, symbolising the fight against cancer; for one this meant climbing the Tumble once, for others 6 or even more times in one day.
For the results of this year, please click here.
Ian Homer has made an impressive video on the day of the TumbleUp4Life. Ian has kindly given us permission to share a link to the video. You can find the video here.
Today is May 6th, and we are looking back on yesterday, the day of the TumbleUp4Life 2012. First of all we are very proud. The TumbleUp4Life was a big success, thanks to all the participants, volunteers and supporters. We are very lucky and honored to have met you all. We will never, ever quit and we will never, ever forget the beautiful day we had together.
We are also very proud of the money the participants raised in aid of Cancer Research UK. We don’t have the final numbers yet, but we know already that it is more than last year. We know from experience how much work, time and effort it takes to raise funds. In a few weeks time we will let you know what the final result of this years’ event is.
We are very happy that the event is growing. In 2011, the first year that the event was organised, 28 participants had entered the event. This year there were more than 70 participants, which is absolutely fabulous.
We are looking forward to meeting you all again in 2013.
Last week a story about the TumbleUp4Life was published in the Abergavenny Chronicle. Many thanks to Mike and Bill. You can read the article here.
