Cancer fundraising ride will be back in a Jiffy
A CYCLING challenge championed by a Welsh rugby legend promises to be bigger than ever when it hits the road for the fourth time this summer.
Jiffy’s Cancer 50 Challenge, spearheaded by former rugby union and rugby league star Jonathan ‘Jiffy’ Davies, has raised many thousands of pounds for the cancer centres at Velindre and Singleton hospitals.
Last year, an amazing 600 cyclists took part – the biggest turn-out yet.
The 2024 event will take place on Sunday, August 18.
Entries are now open for the 50-mile ride, which will set out from Cardiff City Stadium and finish at the Lighthouse restaurant in Swansea’s Bracelet Bay. Jiffy said: “I’m delighted that my Cancer 50 bike ride is back for another year. “This event, and the charities it supports, are very close to my heart.
“I need your help to raise as much as possible and help improve cancer services.” Last year’s third annual challenge raised £55,963.75, divided equally between the two charities. Cyclists will pay a £100 entry fee, which includes a cycle shirt with an eye catching new design, a goody bag and medal.
All participants are encouraged to raise as much as possible for the charities.
Sarah Gwynne, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the South West Wales Cancer Centre, said: “All the money raised from this event goes into funding our programme of radiotherapy research fellows.
“Work done by these individuals, under the supervision of Swansea consultants, working with partners around the UK, has supported a range of developments using radiotherapy to treat cancer.
“These advances aim to improve outcomes and minimise the side-effects of treatment.
“We could not do this work without your support and are very grateful.”