University of Nottingham staff are cycling 170 miles from coast-to-coast to help raise £1 million for breast cancer research.
The cyclists set off on Friday as part of the university’s annual fundraiser, Life Cycle 6, which will raise money for the university’s breast cancer studies.
A total of 32 staff, students and friends will cycle from Bridlington to Morecombe, a route known as the Way of the Roses.
The team includes Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David Greenaway, along with former Student Union President Harry Copson and leading breast cancer researcher Professor John Robertson.
Picture: The 32 cyclists taking part in the fundraising event
Helen Taylor has raised money for the research since 2013 and is racing with her husband David.
She said: “This year’s cause is particularly poignant as David’s daughter Charlotte was diagnosed with cancer at 16 – a reminder that it can strike at any age – so finding ways to detect the disease early is something very close to our hearts.
“Cycling 170 miles in three days will be tough but every aching muscle is worth it to help raise funds for this vital research.”
Breast cancer facts
- 140 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every day
- 1 in 8 women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime
- Breast cancer is the second most common cause of death for women in the UK
- 10,000 women die from the disease every week worldwide
