Chase The Sun for Hope
On Saturday 19th June Rufus and his friends will be taking on the challenge of cycling over 200 miles in just 14 hours.
The 205-mile / 330-km cycling route for Chase the Sun runs from the Thames estuary through South London and passes Richmond Park. It then winds through to the West Country, passing the Vale of Pewsey, the Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge before finishing at Burnham on Sea. The route includes 3,000m of climbing (no easy feat on any day) and is likely to take in the region of 14hrs. The Sun rises in the East at 4.41am and sets in the West at 21.33.
They have set themselves this challenge and are raising money in memory of Rufus's Dad, Christopher Morgan, who very sadly passed away in January at only 64 years old, after a two-year battle with Leukaemia.
Chris absolutely loved sport and the great outdoors, and cycling was one of his favourite pastimes, so Rufus and his friends chose to take part in this challenge and are raising money for Hope Against Cancer, so that - in a small way – they can offer hope to those who are having to face challenges like the ones Chris so bravely and quietly tackled.
💙Thank you from us all at Hope Against Cancer and you can help Rufus and friends achieve their fundraising goal by donating at https://www.justgiving.com/team/NewcastleOldBoys
