Cancer Support France

Cancer Research UK are 20 years old this year.  Click the following link to see their summary of 10 ways the story for people with cancer has changed: –
https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2022/02/02/cancer-research-uks-top-res…

February 2022

France has approved a new treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer. Full details in The Connexion article, via this link: –

https://www.connexionfrance.com/practical/breast-cancer-in-france-new-treatment-authorised-for-use/385859

October 2021

Cancer Support France’s main national fund-raising event for 2021, Activity for Life, has been judged a great success.

For 4 days in September participants cycled and walked around the foothills of the Pyrenees, raising money as they went. The amount raised was a record, thanks mainly to the participants but also to sponsorship from CSF’s local Associations.

CSF President, Pat Lockett said “I saw great support for each other, humour and friendships which blossomed as the days progressed. Heartfelt thanks go to everyone involved – the riders and walkers, the volunteers who organised the event, and the caterers and restaurateurs who kept people fueled for the event.”

September 2021

One supporter of CSF, who is unable to take part in the Activity for Life event, has found a novel way to participate. Jane Gawn, from Deux-Sèvres, is cycling 1600kms (which equals 1000 miles) over an extended period.

Using an app, all of her training is logged, and friends have agreed to sponsor her on the basis of the logged kms and the future ones. She goes out 4 or 5 times a week and aims to do 1600kms by the end of September.

She said  “Have to say my weight loss and slightly trimmer figure is a real  motivator too!!  Our youngest son is planning to get married in December… so this cycling is great for how my dress will look!“

Anyone could do the same – and get sponsored by the same means as the event riders. Create your own fund-raising page here

September 2021

Not too long to go now before the big cycle ride!

Activity for Life takes place from 2 to 5 September. The bike ride will follow the Parcours Cyclable de la Garonne for virtually its full length, from glimpses of the Pyrenees at Carbonne to ending up right in the mountains alongside the river at Fronsac, not very far from the Spanish border. There will also be a walk on the Saturday. Join us for any part of the event, from the day’s walk to a day’s cycling to the whole event, all whilst raising money for this worthy cause. Or just come along to support the riders.

If you have already registered, you can start fundraising by going to: https://www.alvarum.com/charity/2039/challenge/2226

If you have not yet registered, click the Activity for Life link at the top of this page.

Although this is a past event, we thought you would be interested to know that €7703 was raised for this event.

July 2021