£1,440.00 Raised Target: £1,000.00
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About Dan Staples

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I'm taking on the Le Cure 4-day challenge in the French Alps because Cancer has taken too many people I love too early and close friends are bravely fighting it right now. The last time I cycled up a mountain was 10 years ago. I'm hoping muscle memory kicks in... but my memory is shocking these days! Please know your donation is going to an incredibly powerful cause and I am extremely grateful. PS Beating my target will trigger me wearing my 2013 national kit from Malta - if I can still squeeze into it! PPS On 10 Aug I was diagnosed with Exertional Compartment Syndrome - the Doc said don't google it! - but it has rather impacted the planned training plan!!! It makes this challenge all the more challenging. 

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


Oliver Browne

30 Aug

£40.00

"Great effort well done"

AG

30 Aug

£50.00

"Well done Dan. Great effort mate "

Cara

29 Aug

£20.00

"Serious respect. Well done you. X"

Karine Vizer

28 Aug

£50.00

"Bonne chance! "

Yes

28 Aug

£30.00

No message

The Bothas

26 Aug

£50.00

"Best of luck Dan, keep spinning!! "

Sue

26 Aug

£20.00

"What a great thing to do Dan. Hope all goes really well x"

Darren Hartin

26 Aug

£50.00

"Well done Dan amazing challenge for a much needed and worthy cause. "

Simon Dent

26 Aug

£50.00

"Good luck Dan "

Neil Mander

24 Aug

£20.00

Best of luck Dan, hopefully you can enjoy the beers at the end more than the climbs to get them. Hope the weather is kind to you b...

mark

24 Aug

£10.00

"Good luck Dan. Hope it all goes well and you absolutely smash it."

Cara

24 Aug

£20.00

"Good luck! "

Suzana

21 Aug

£100.00

"Hopefully it's all downhill. Great cause, best of luck on the challenge and enjoy it! From everyone at The Grove Media"

Wintonik

21 Aug

£50.00

"#maylovetravelwithyou"

Greg

21 Aug

£30.00

"Good to see you the other day, great cause and good luck, hope you nail it."

Liz Mahy

21 Aug

£20.00

"Enjoy the cycle Dan!"

Hannah Staples

19 Aug

£100.00

"Well done Dan. Fabulous cause. We hope the legs hold up for you "

The Haths

18 Aug

£100.00

Good luck, Dan! Well done for putting your blood, sweat and tears into raising funds for an amazing organisation that truly makes ...

James

17 Aug

£20.00

"Good luck, Dan!"

Kieran Gallager

17 Aug

£25.00

"Good Luck Dan.. Drive on!! "

Christina

16 Aug

"Go Dan! We'll be cheering you on! "

David McKenzie

15 Aug

£50.00

"Good luck, memories of the St Gotthard Tremola cobblestone hairpins might help too! "

Andy May

15 Aug

£50.00

"Good luck Dan. Enjoy Galibier, It will bring back memories from the 2011 Etape."

Amanda Holmes

15 Aug

£50.00

No message

Guy McConnell

15 Aug

£20.00

"Good luck mate. Go well. "

Aimee & Max

15 Aug

£20.00

"Good luck! From Aimee & Max"

Susan

14 Aug

£20.00

"Good luck keep pedaling "

Jack Humphreys

13 Aug

£20.00

"Amazing effort and an important cause. Well done."

Ed Tibbitts

13 Aug

£10.00

No message

Rebecca Davies

13 Aug

£15.00

"Go smash it Dan - kick on, stay safe & enjoy. Becks "

Kaz Dunbar

13 Aug

£20.00

"Best of luck! Such a great cause "

Matthew C

12 Aug

£50.00

"Good luck Dan! "

The Taphouses

12 Aug

£25.00

"Good luck Dan…keep pedalling. Much Love The Taphouses xx"

Dom West

12 Jul

£25.00

"Great effort Dan for a great cause - good luck! "

Maddy Staples

12 Jul

£25.00

No message

Tara Hutton

10 Jul

£20.00

Good luck Dan! Such a fantastic cause. 10 yrs out the saddle you might need some extra cushioning! Tara, Tim, Isabelle & Francesc...

FLO&Reuben

10 Jul

£10.00

"Good luck uncle Dan. Flo and Reuben"

Will

10 Jul

£20.00

"Good luck mate. Will and charlotte"

Claire Ryan

10 Jul

£10.00

"Go Simon and Dan! Here’s to cooler weather and a tailwind. Great cause. Claire & Nate x"


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