£2,140.00 Raised


About Kay Matthews

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Every year I'm reminded why Le Cure is so much more than a cycling event. 

In the last week of August, I'll be back in the French Alps, joining an incredible group of riders taking on four days of relentless climbing in support of life-changing cancer research. This year's route includes some of cycling's most iconic mountains, including the mighty Cime de la Bonette, Col de Vars, Col d'Izoard and Col du Lautaret – over 500 km and around 13,000 metres of climbing in total. That's more than one and a half times the height of Everest.

But the real challenge isn't the mountains – it's cancer.

Le Cure is run entirely by volunteers under the umbrella of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, so every penny donated goes directly into world-class research. Since 2014, the event has raised more than £3.3 million, funding pioneering research and creating six Le Cure Research Fellowships.

One example of what your support makes possible? Le Cure-funded research helped prove that a simple blood test – a liquid biopsy – could guide treatment for breast cancer patients. Today, that work is helping transform cancer care, with blood tests beginning to change how patients are diagnosed and monitored.

That is why I'm prepared to spend four days grinding my way up Alpine climbs, battling tired legs, steep gradients and (almost certainly!) questioning my life choices.

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


Thomas Harvey

04 Aug

£10.00

No message

Annabel

02 Aug

£100.00

"Good luck Kay! Enjoy the ups and downs. Xx"

Dave Harris

31 Jul

£50.00

Kay Always amazes me every year that you put yourself through this as I know from your stories it is really tough. Good luck and...

Kate Holden

31 Jul

£50.00

Wishing you all the luck for those climbs Kay, you can do it! Just brilliant you are riding for Le Cure again. Shall be thinking o...

George B

29 Jul

£20.00

"Good luck Kay! Great cause!"

Rachele Snowden

28 Jul

£20.00

"Go Kay … you rock x "

Laura Bird

27 Jul

£50.00

"Good luck Kay!"

Emma

27 Jul

£20.00

"Hope the quiz went well Kay! Xx"

Brad

27 Jul

£25.00

"Good luck, Kay!"

Cameron Mackintosh

27 Jul

£20.00

"Best of luck Kay! Sounds like a great initiative! "

Emily Watkins

27 Jul

£50.00

"Best of luck Kay!"

Matthew Linehan

27 Jul

£20.00

"All the best Kay! Matt"

Charlotte Wood

27 Jul

£10.00

"Good luck, Kay!!"

Gary Hinton

27 Jul

£30.00

"Best of luck, Kay !"

Hamish MacDonald

26 Jul

£15.00

"Great cause. Hope all goes well. "

Midge

26 Jul

£20.00

"Ride on!"

Tahlia Hamilton

26 Jul

£50.00

"Good luck and stay safe! "

Kay

25 Jul

£325.00

"Proceeds from Le Cure quiz 2026 - thanks to all who came and supported "

Anonymous

25 Jul

"Stay safe and enjoy!"

Jan

25 Jul

£50.00

"Best of luck Kay. Keep pedalling!! Love Jan, Lucy and Luke x"

Anonymous

24 Jul

£1,000.00

"You blow me away every year with your determination to raise money for such a great cause. Ride safe, you amazing lady x"

Christian Mayo

24 Jul

£30.00

No message

Sarah Wood

23 Jul

£10.00

"Sorry we can’t make it. Sarah and Tom Wood x"

Caro

21 Jul

£15.00

"Wel done Kay Much love Caro x"


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