£13,628.45 Raised


About Catherine Merry

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After graduating from university I joined the Royal Marsden as a physicist in the MRI department and I saw first hand all the amazing work done by everyone there. Then my career path changed and I left to follow another route. 

In 2020 however, I was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer and underwent surgery, 16 rounds of chemotherapy, reconstructive surgery and recovery (all in the north west with the incredible support of my family). I am now back in London and whilst I have never forgotten my days at the Royal Marsden, I have now seen both sides of the work being carried out by this wonderful hospital and I wanted to find a way to say thank you to everyone who has helped me through the very difficult times of these last three years. 

I’d heard about Le Cure and the extraordinary research it was funding but, being a complete novice cyclist, I never imagined I would ever take it on myself. But things change and this is my little way of saying that very big thank you. I have no idea whether I will be able climb every mountain but I am going to try! 

Thank you for supporting me in any way you can in this next big challenge. Le Cure is entirely self funded so every penny raised goes to fund the Royal Marsden’s vital work for breast cancer. 

I will be thinking of you all as I power / crawl up those cols! 

Cathy xx 

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 2023

Here we go again!

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 £2.4 million to fund our Le Cure fellowships, but have much more work to do to help cure cancer. 

This is your opportunity to join us for our special, tenth year.  Riders will start in Sestriere in Italy and finish in Mougins in the Cote d'Azur for our final night party and 10 year celebration! 

For the first time, you can also register to join us in Mougins and cycle the final day only. 

As ever, our focus is raising money to fund new, cutting-edge cancer research at the Royal Marsden Hospital. 

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Event Type
Cycling
Turin
Italy
Starts
22nd Aug 2023

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Kaisa Patsalides

29 Nov

£20.00

"You are an inspiration and a delight. So proud and blessed to know you. xxx "

Jen W

26 Oct

£10.00

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Jeanne - from the collection tin

24 Oct

£183.45

"You are an inspiration, Cathy! This is the cash collected at the Corporate bake sale :)"

Bill

24 Oct

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Alicia Ingham

24 Oct

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"Well done Cathy! Amazing effort "

Georga

24 Oct

£20.00

"Incredible cause - well done!!"

Aoife Fenlon

24 Oct

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"Go Cathy!!!! Lots of hugs, Aoife "

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24 Oct

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Tessa

22 Oct

£50.00

"My lovely Cathy, you are brilliant! Xx"

Brendan Dowling

28 Sep

£50.00

"Well Done Cathy,you have achieved so much on this journey, culminating with this challenge. onwards and upwards !"

Jane Barber

22 Sep

£30.00

"Amazing fight Cathy, and now you've done this - wow! Lots of love Jane, Mike and the girls xx"

Anna Brackenbury

20 Sep

£150.00

"So inspiring - amazing Catherine!"

Rosemary

13 Sep

£10.00

"Well done Cathy. So proud of you."

Tamsin

09 Sep

£100.00

"An absolutely incredible achievement. I am in total awe! "

Anonymous

08 Sep

I keep saying this to you and I will say it again. You amaze me! You have achieved so much and taking on the Alps with Le Cure is ...

Luke P

07 Sep

£50.00

"A really incredible feat!"

Nicola Elliott

07 Sep

"Well done Cathy"

Catherine Read

06 Sep

£20.00

"Go Cathy! You are amazing. Hugs from across The Pond!"

Sara Geramipoor

05 Sep

£20.00

"Fantastic, Cathy! Such an inspiration x"


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