AND SO I INTRODUCE "LE CURE DE TURBO" SCROLL TO THE BOTTOW FOR UPDATE!!
I don’t know much about cycling, but I do unfortunately know a lot about cancer. 6 years ago I found a little lump just hours before giving birth to a much bigger lump, my second child, Rory. Thanks to the medical wizardry at the Royal Marsden (made possible by all the donations that have come before) the little lump has been removed, zapped, chemo’d and starved and I am pleased to report: so far, so good. The bigger lump has grown into an always smiling, mischievous bouncing boy who is an (almost!) constant joy to Mark, me and his caring and determined big sister, Emma. I am so grateful to be here with them and be able to sign up to mad challenges way beyond my physical abilities like this. A mountain goat I am not, but I will focus on my inner tortoise and all the amazing support I am getting to help me power up those mountains. THANKYOU Louise xx”
*23 AUG UPDATE CHANGE OF PLAN*
So it turns out our Rory is indeed mischievous but not so bouncy! Three days before take off our bigger lump flew off a climbing frame, broke both wrists and picked up covid to boot. So going to the Alps with my fellow curistas is not an option. But neither, we decided at 3am in the same hospital that witnessed the dramas of 6 years ago, is giving up! So I am going to try to complete the challenge (the climbs, the kms) in my kitchen, on a turbo trainer with the best support team I could ever wish for (Mark, Emma, Drita and of course Superman Rory), jelly babies and a lot of coffee. Madness? Quite possibly but overcoming setbacks is what Le Cure is all about....
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£11,305.00 £13,233.75 including GiftAidIncluding £650.00 raised offline Total Target: £8,000.00
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CANDEY LIMITED
29th Nov 2021
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Edwin
28th Sep 2021
"Congratulations Louise!"
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Rahel
27th Sep 2021
"Well done Louise! Rahel xx"
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Anna Manz
14th Sep 2021
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Angela Davies
10th Sep 2021
"With everything that was going on and you still managed to achieve this…you really are a legend and more. Love you xx"
The Trickers
8th Sep 2021
"Hats off Lou, you’ve done it again! X"
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Kathryn Maile
8th Sep 2021
"Well done Louise ! What a trooper from Conor, Kathryn and Rae xx"
Ciara Quinlan
8th Sep 2021
"Well done Lou. You are some woman!! Xxx"
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Bar-dohs
7th Sep 2021
"Well done again "
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Kim Percy
4th Sep 2021
"Louise, well done - you are such an inspiration. Look forward to seeing you all soon!"
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Amy Shepherd
4th Sep 2021
"Absolutely amazing work Louise - and get well soon Rory!! Amy, Dan, Elia and Tom xx"
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Karlien
3rd Sep 2021
"Louise, you are such an inspiration to us all! "
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Conor
3rd Sep 2021
"Well done Louise!"
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Alice de Lovinfosse
3rd Sep 2021
"Hope the kitchen ride went well and that your little Superman is doing well!"
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Erika T
2nd Sep 2021
"Wow, what amazing determination you all have and fantastic support from your lovely family. Wishing Superman Rory a speedy recovery. Love and hugs Erika, Simon, Oliver and Bea xxxx"
"Love and hugs to the most courageous girl I know xx"
Claire
31st Aug 2021
"Absolutely amazing achievement Louise!"
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Drita Nunes
31st Aug 2021
"I’m so proud of you! You are amazing for what you doing and I know you have big heart, because you’re not showing that every day only to me , but to everyone! I’m so happy that I had to be part of this , and seeing you climbing for 4 days in row, with that smile on face, made me realised even more, how strong and determined you are! ❤️"
"Best of luck Louise! Fantastic dedication on the change of plan!"
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Amandine
31st Aug 2021
"Well done for persevering though all the hills in your kitchen! Such an achievement and dedication to RMCC - Le Cure"
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James Williams
31st Aug 2021
"Fantastic Achievement!"
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Cathy Merry
31st Aug 2021
"Hats off to you, Louise! An awesome effort for a wonderful cause! xx"
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Anonymous
31st Aug 2021
"Huge respect for this achievement Louise, congratulations!"
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Ross James
30th Aug 2021
"Great stuff Louise! That turbo trainer is going to need a service... ;o)"
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Neil Clark
30th Aug 2021
"You are amazing! Awesome effort and inspirational, love from The Clarks."
Anonymous
30th Aug 2021
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Alan Clarke
30th Aug 2021
"You absolute legend!"
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Alan Farrer
30th Aug 2021
"Great cycling mummy. Can I borrow £100?"
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Emma Farrer
30th Aug 2021
"Well done Mummy, can I eat the rest of the Jelly Babies now!"
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Tom Crossland
28th Aug 2021
"Good luck, or is it now “well done”??! "
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Mike & Nicky
28th Aug 2021
"Great effort Louise!"
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Chris Hyams
28th Aug 2021
"Well done, Louise! Amazing effort for a wonderful cause."
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Nicola Kerr
28th Aug 2021
"Indomitable spirit, as always! "
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Katy Bremer
28th Aug 2021
"Amazing you Louise - keep up the exceptional
Work xxx"
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Claire Virik
28th Aug 2021
"Well done Louise xxx"
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Lucy
27th Aug 2021
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Andy Henley
27th Aug 2021
"Good luck, Louise!"
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David Hall
27th Aug 2021
"Great cause and determination Louise best wishes xx"
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Sarah Gentle
27th Aug 2021
"Very inspiring - all the best!!"
Kirsten Davey
27th Aug 2021
"Louise you are amazing! Goodluck xx"
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Party McClarty
27th Aug 2021
"Super Woman! "
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Oksana Horsman
27th Aug 2021
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Oksana Horsman
27th Aug 2021
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RHB
26th Aug 2021
"While you’re peddling, I had a quick question on the SPA on this deal I’m working on, have you got 5 mins? :)"
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Katharine Hadley
26th Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise. You are a very determined lady x"
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Jonathan Tweed
26th Aug 2021
"Good luck with zwift, hope you’ve got a big fan in the kitchen! "
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Seb Davidson & Family
26th Aug 2021
"At least you won’t get a puncture in the kitchen! "
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Philip dV
26th Aug 2021
"Doubly hard doing it this way I bet. Hope to catch up soon!"
Andrew Murdoch
26th Aug 2021
"Awesome remote effort this year - no benefit from the real views :("
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David Evans
26th Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise - great cause"
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Kate Coles
26th Aug 2021
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Helen Mcleod
26th Aug 2021
"I’m not sure whether such madness should be encouraged… but best of luck, and wishing Rory a speedy recovery!!"
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Lucy Davis
26th Aug 2021
"This is crazy wonderful and reflects your spirit and generosity in spades. Go go Louise! And thank you for representing x"
Ann Biggs
26th Aug 2021
"Louise, I hope you reach your target for this very worthy cause. Very admirable of you to still get on with it despite the hurdles you have had to face. Well done for doing the challenge and best of luck and hope Rory makes a speedy recovery. Brave boy!"
"Make sure the Rose is close by and keep smiling!! "
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The Bevans
25th Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise! We will be cheering you on from down the street ;-)"
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Jackie Davis
25th Aug 2021
"Happy cycling "
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Poppy Maxwell
25th Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise! I've never lasted more than an hour on the turbo so serious kudos for even attempting this! "
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Louise Watts
25th Aug 2021
"Incredible determination "
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Dangerous
24th Aug 2021
"Cycling 400km uphill in your kitchen...madness! At least the musettes are always close by and you don't have to go too far to bed at the end of each day!
Lots of love
Dangerous, Sophie, Arabella and Raff xxx"
"Good luck Louise, as if cycling up a real mountain wasn't hard enough!"
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Bernice Arthur
24th Aug 2021
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Ade
24th Aug 2021
"Superboy Rory has a Supermama.
You’ve got this! Sending love from singers xx"
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George Taylor
24th Aug 2021
"Go on pigsy "
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Lizzie Angwin
24th Aug 2021
"Wow - I am impressed by your determination to complete this, even without the mountain views! Good luck!"
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Henry Nicholson
24th Aug 2021
"Best of luck - well done on improvising"
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Catherine Harris
23rd Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise!"
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Richard Hodson
23rd Aug 2021
"Good luck and great effort. Keep peddling. All our love Richie, Zoe, Imogen, Alfie and Jack. "
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Caroline Waldock
23rd Aug 2021
"Lou, such madness, but for such an amazing cause! You had so many good reasons not to do it this year, and yet you crack on, as ever. Good luck in the kitchen, we’ll be cheering you on from the sidelines (virtually) x"
"Lou - you are a try inspiration for a great cause. Keep climbing! All the best, Jason"
Rich J
23rd Aug 2021
"All the best for your superb efforts (even without the view)! Good luck!"
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Katie D
23rd Aug 2021
"Am in awe of your resilience and tenacity. I hope you manage to pep up your kitchen cycle with plenty music, tv and pod casts and also hope Rory recovers soon!"
"Nothing can stop you! Good luck and enjoy the ride, even if it is from the kitchen! "
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Christine Long
23rd Aug 2021
"From Chrissie, Andrew, Ben, Elisabeth and Emily"
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Jem M
23rd Aug 2021
"Well done Louise! And sorry you are doing this in the kitchen and not the Alps. "
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Baber
23rd Aug 2021
"Best of luck Louise - great determination to still do the hard bit for a great cause. "
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Katie A
23rd Aug 2021
"All the best Louise with your slightly different challenge! and to Rory for a speedy recovery. "
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James Laing
23rd Aug 2021
"Terrific effort and cause Louise! Not without last minute hurdles again! "
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Fabian
23rd Aug 2021
"Good luck!!!"
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Chris
23rd Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise!"
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Adam Ray
23rd Aug 2021
"Amazing stuff and brilliant dedication despite all of the last minute changes!! Good luck with it all!! "
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Jodi
23rd Aug 2021
"Good luck in the kitchen Lou. At least you have your own bed?"
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Dom Barnes
23rd Aug 2021
"Best of luck to you and Rory"
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Sam M
23rd Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise!!"
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Kanika M
23rd Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise ! "
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Glen W
23rd Aug 2021
"The very best of luck to you and Rory!"
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Matt H
23rd Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise!"
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Yvette
23rd Aug 2021
"Glutton for punishment or what? You've got this :)"
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Stephen Brown
23rd Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise - a fabulous cause"
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Ian McM
23rd Aug 2021
"Best of luck Louise! Slightly hillier than Richmond Park... Stay safe!"
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Nitika Mehra
23rd Aug 2021
"Best of luck for a worthy cause Louise - smashing effort! "
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Toby T
23rd Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise! "
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Lisa B
23rd Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise! "
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Pia Redbourn
22nd Aug 2021
"Love from the Redbourns (Fulham branch)"
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Susan Boughton
20th Aug 2021
"You crazy woman - but I know you will do it!
Go team Ferrer xxx"
Anonymous
20th Aug 2021
"Respect! Try enjoy it!"
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Jeremy
20th Aug 2021
"Best of luck Louise!"
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Jacquie
20th Aug 2021
"Best of luck with your challenge and keep the focus on that tortoise."
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Rohan Dhaliwal
20th Aug 2021
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Anonymous
20th Aug 2021
"From Auntie Pearl - in memory of Ashleigh "
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Henk
20th Aug 2021
"Good luck with this amazing challange!"
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Stav
19th Aug 2021
"I am loving the fact that you are now classed as a 'veteran'! Good luck! "
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Ben B
19th Aug 2021
"Best of luck, Louise! A very impressive effort."
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Douglas
18th Aug 2021
"Great cause by great human! You go champ. Douglas"
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Maxine
18th Aug 2021
"Best of luck - i hope you get to enjoy it just a little! Mx"
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Chris
18th Aug 2021
"Great effort for a great cause. Good luck Lou! "
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Gordon
18th Aug 2021
"Good luck - great cause....I'm sure you'll make it to the end!"
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Claire
18th Aug 2021
"Good luck, Louise! If anyone has the determination to do it, you do!"
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Anonymous
18th Aug 2021
"Good luck love Mum "
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Elizabeth
18th Aug 2021
"Great cause. Good luck!"
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Ian Redbourn
17th Aug 2021
"Go Lou!!!"
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Andrew B
17th Aug 2021
"Go for it Louise - I know how much this means to you!"
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Mark
17th Aug 2021
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john h
17th Aug 2021
"Blimey you mad fool. But wow, respect by the bucket load. Good luck."
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Jason C
17th Aug 2021
"Good luck Louise!"
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Emmet and Jill
17th Aug 2021
"Ride like the wind. So proud of you. Emmet and Jill"
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