£13,323.00 Raised Target: £16,000.00
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About Samantha Brown

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I rode Le Cure in 2021 and said never again! But since then more people I know (and don’t know) have received a cancer diagnosis. Some have been fortunate enough to make a wonderful recovery, but not all, and this despite the epic work that is being undertaken by the Royal Marsden and others to develop better, faster treatments and cures. A cancer diagnosis can wreak havoc for individuals and their families and so I want to do a small bit to help fund the research that is needed to stop this.

I am riding so that Evie can grow up in a world where a cancer diagnosis can be less frightening, and for amazing Josh who lives life to the fullest while knowing too well the horror that cancer can cause. And I am riding with Matt, who is a hero. 

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


Anonymous

31 Aug

"Amazing effort!"

Matt

31 Aug

£65.00

"To the best Curista on Le Cure. You were staggeringly good and I couldn’t have done it without you xxx"

Mike Flockhart

30 Aug

£1,000.00

"In admiration - well done Sam!"

Clare Stewart

30 Aug

£50.00

Very proud of you for this extreme challenge! Your Dad would have been so impressed with your cycling prowess, and so proud of you...

The Kolczaks

30 Aug

£50.00

"Well done Sam and Matt! What an incredible achievement! "

Ali

30 Aug

"Go Sam!! Lots of love"

Sarah Holmes

29 Aug

£30.00

Sam! You are INCREDIBLE! I can hardly walk up these mountains! What a complete hero. As they say, not all heroes wear capes- some ...

Emma Sage

29 Aug

£100.00

"Sammy you are incredible! I am in total awe of you and all the Curistas. Keep cycling! Lots of love Emmy xx"

Shirl and Pedro

29 Aug

£150.00

"GO U2! THE MOUNTAIN IS CALLING’ The Shornie Browns x"

Anonymous

28 Aug

"A wonderful cause and close to our hearts..we are cheering you on from this side of the world . "

Laura Staveley

28 Aug

£100.00

"Well done Sam, all for an amazing cause! Thinking of you lots, keep up the great work xx "

Octavia

28 Aug

"Brilliant work Sam, looks hard but you’re smashing it. Keep going. "

John w

28 Aug

£100.00

No message

Nicolas Stallworthy

28 Aug

£250.00

"Keep going ! Well done ..."

Deepash

28 Aug

"Good luck"

Victoria Fuzes

28 Aug

"Oh Sam! You are amazing! You go get em and don’t give up! Vic xx"

Jo Jack

28 Aug

£50.00

"Well done and good luck Sam. As always, a great cause "

Chris White

28 Aug

£50.00

"Great effort! Good luck for the rest of it!"

Emma Scott

27 Aug

£50.00

"From Larapinta to Fann Y Big to the Alps. You are a machine Sammy!"

The Southys

27 Aug

£30.00

"You’re AMAZING! Cheering you on every single km! We are in the French Alps too - sending heaps of love. You can do this! X"

Karina

27 Aug

£50.00

"Hope it is going well "

The Sauls

27 Aug

£20.00

"Well done Sam!! Keep Peddlin’ Xx Sauls"

Liz and Stuart

27 Aug

£20.00

"Go Sam and Matt. You are both amazing."

Soomin Go

26 Aug

No message

Julie

26 Aug

£50.00

"Well done Sam, you strong, crazy lady! xx"

Sue and Mike

26 Aug

£100.00

"Well done Sam! So proud of you. "

Alison Brown

26 Aug

£100.00

"Best of luck, and perhaps when you say "never again" this time, you will mean it....... Alisonxx"

Kelsey Panayi

26 Aug

£50.00

"Amazing! Well done!!! Love Daphne & family xx"

The Boyces

26 Aug

£50.00

You’re totally amazing for taking on this mammoth challenge once again, Sammy B! Bon courage to you both. Katie, David and Marth...

Lias Family

26 Aug

£30.00

So inspiring Sam, admire your dedication and drive and your message about what is inspiring you brought me to tears. Go get em! Lo...

Katy Stewart

26 Aug

"Go! Go! Go! Sam. We know you can do it. Lots of love K&B from T"

Margaret Brown

26 Aug

£30.00

"From Rosa"

Cathryn

25 Aug

£30.00

"Good luck, Sam!"

Annabelle Stoney

25 Aug

£10.00

"What an amazing cause and a great challenge to take on again. Best of luck!"

Andrew Short

25 Aug

£100.00

"Cycle like the wind, Sam! But cared on the corners!!"

Andrew Mold

24 Aug

£200.00

"Best of luck Sam!"

Tristan Walker-Buckton

24 Aug

£100.00

"You're all just brilliant. Mad... but brilliant. I can't imagine what you'll all go through but wish you all the very best."

Dan Saunders

24 Aug

£50.00

"Good luck Sam! "

Evie

24 Aug

£3.00

"Good luck Mummy! Love you more! love from Evie xxx"

Matt R

24 Aug

£100.00

"Champagne and dumplings at the finish line??! GOOD LUCK!"

Lyns & the boys

24 Aug

£40.00

"All the best Sam & Matt! What an amazing effort for such an important cause! Enjoy the downhills xx"

Tracy Blackwell

24 Aug

£250.00

"You are a heroine! "

Tush

24 Aug

£25.00

"Best of luck!"

Carol Frost

24 Aug

£100.00

"Good luck Sam and Barney!"

Gill Archer

24 Aug

£10.00

"Brilliant cause - good luck!"

Glenn

23 Aug

£50.00

"Well done Sam for taking on such a challenge (again). Best of luck for next week! Glenn"

EKATERINA

23 Aug

£20.00

"A truly worthy cause Sam xxx "

Bob Moore

23 Aug

£100.00

"All the best. Bob"

Sarah Irons

22 Aug

£50.00

"Good luck Sam and Barney! Amazing cause x"


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