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About George Long

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Following a head and neck cancer diagnosis in November 2024 I received the all clear 6 months later albeit 20kg lighter and unable to do any strenuous activity. Cancer treatment (radio & chemo is brutal and Le Cure hopes to find better, less invasive ways of identifying and treating many forms of cancer but with a particular focus on breast cancer. So what we do makes a difference and we're proud to keep funding research fellows at the Royal Marsden.

Fundraising Information

This fundraising page benefits the following good cause:


The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity - Le Cure

Imagine a future beyond cancer. At The Royal Marsden we’re dedicated to making this happen. We’re a world-leading innovation centre who pioneer new treatments that save lives. We use our research every day to provide the very best in diagnosis, treatment and care for our patients. The revolutionary way we treat people in our hospitals has far-reaching impact, nationally and internationally. This kind of pioneering work costs money. Support The Royal Marsden and you’re investing in a future beyond cancer for you and for everyone you know.

Registration Number: 1095197

About Le Cure 2026

Dear Curistas

As you probably know, if you've got this far, Le Cure de France is a charity cycling event established in 2014 to raise money for breast cancer research at the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.  So far we have raised over £3.8 million to fund our 8 Le Cure Research Fellowships (and counting), but have much more work to do to help cure cancer. 

The route for 2026 includes the formidable Cime de la Bonette (the highest paved road in the Alps), the Col de l'Iseran (the highest mountain pass) and the might Col d'Izoard - fondly remembered from our first ever Le Cure. 

Sign up and get cycling!  We can't wait for you to join us in the Alps to raise money to fund new, cutting-edge cancer research at the Royal Marsden Hospital. 

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Event Type
Cycling
Valberg
France
Starts
25th Aug 2026

Recent Donations


Si

22 Sep

£30.00

"Inspirational George. "

Audrey Ferguson

21 Sep

£100.00

"George, amazing achievement and tremendous cause. You are a legend."

craig nottage

21 Sep

"Amazing work George"

Keith B

21 Sep

£20.00

"Amazing George, well done!"

Anonymous

21 Sep

£50.00

"Well done! You’re a rockstar! "

Peter Hooper

20 Sep

£75.00

"Well done. Very impressed!"

Tiff

20 Sep

£100.00

"George you are an absolute hero for completing that crazy challenge!!!! Love and respect Tiff x"

MAURICE & SIMON

20 Sep

£50.00

"Absolutely mad run. Many congrats on completion, and happy recovery. "

John Bradley

20 Sep

£50.00

"Amazing effort! Well done George!"

Jess

20 Sep

£50.00

"Madness! "

Prof

20 Sep

£100.00

"Well done George. What a star! Prof."

Graeme Giles

20 Sep

£50.00

"Huge congratulations mate. Bloody amazing "

Nicholas Turner

20 Sep

£50.00

"Congratulations, amazing achievement Nick"

Tony

20 Sep

£250.00

"Heroic effort. Chapeau."

Berkeley Wilson

20 Sep

£30.00

No message

james skinner

19 Sep

£50.00

"Good luck for the run - great cause!"

Kay

18 Sep

£50.00

"Have fun in the Cotswolds you crazy man!"

Neil McT

18 Sep

£50.00

"Amazing George. Just a stroll in the Cotswolds. "

Emily Garner

18 Sep

£20.00

"You are truly amazing - so inspirational! Go get em! From Em and Luke! "

Ben

18 Sep

£20.00

"Good luck George. Allez allez!"

Denise Chan

18 Sep

£20.00

"Way to go George! Fully supporting this amazing initiative!"

Emma

09 Sep

£50.00

No message

Pierre-Emmanuel

08 Sep

£50.00

"Salut George, best of luck for the upcoming ultra "

Anonymous

01 Sep

No message

Tiff

01 Sep

£280.00

"I am so grateful for your tour de force as Tour Rep!!! Thank you Tiff x"

Paul

31 Aug

£20.00

"Congratulations George, incredible effort. "

Steve Chester

31 Aug

£50.00

"Le Cure Stage 5, phenomenal!"

Dan

31 Aug

£50.00

"Allez George! Chapeau! "

Amanda Bridgewater

30 Aug

£50.00

Good luck on your run. And thanks for everything you do as Tour rep. What a great few days! Will keep fingers crossed for good wea...

Anonymous

30 Aug

Can't believe that anyone is crazy enough to take this challenge on!! It's a great cause. I hope all has gone well this week. See ...

Andrew

30 Aug

£20.00

"Unbelievable challenge. All the best George. Andy"

Mike

30 Aug

£50.00

"It’s a Long way George"

Michael

30 Aug

£100.00

"Nutcase. "

Rob Horne

30 Aug

£100.00

"Good man George that’s some punchy run "

Yes

30 Aug

£50.00

"Congratulations George and all Mum xxxx"

George Somlo

30 Aug

£100.00

No message

George Somlo

30 Aug

£10.00

"I know you can do it "

Paddy Kerr

30 Aug

£100.00

"Heroic"

Hannah

29 Aug

£50.00

"Utter madness. Good luck. Hannah & Roddy"

Mark Rigby

29 Aug

£100.00

"Brilliant effort George, albeit thoroughly bonkers!!! Hope it goes well!!!! No injuries!"

James Sullivan

29 Aug

£100.00

"Incredible. Well done George. "

Derek McMenanin

29 Aug

£165.00

"You are an incredible man! Best of luck! Derek and Debbie x"

Anonymous

28 Aug

"Well done George and have a great cycle today "

Karin Baxter

27 Aug

£50.00

Well done! Is there anything you're not good at? Cycling, Skiing, Running... what's the next event? So impressive well done! With ...

Tom Richards

27 Aug

£20.00

"Go well George. Pushing that envelope every year!"

Nicola

27 Aug

£200.00

"Fantastic effort, well done George."

Simon Thacker

27 Aug

"Go George!"

Raquel Tejedor

27 Aug

£20.00

"Go George go! Sending you energy all the way from Spain. Xx"

Sue Butler

26 Aug

£50.00

"Well done George. Great to see you fit and well enough to take on this enormous challenge. "


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