Who are we?
Cyclists Fighting Cancer (CFC) is a registered charity (England and Wales 1140017, Scotland SCO46635) founded in 2005 which provides a unique and highly effective way of helping kids with cancer through activity and exercise.
We give new bikes, tandems and specially adapted trikes to children and young people who have been affected by cancer throughout the UK. The effects of the disease and associated treatment regimes in children are numerous; amputations, balance issues, physical weakness, coordination difficulties and lack of self esteem are just a few of the most common side effects seen in many patients.
Exercise has been shown in numerous adult studies to be the single most effective way of improving both physical and mental wellness for people surviving cancer. We encourage cycling as the best form of exercise based rehabilitation especially for children because it provides all these benefits in a low impact, fun, sociable and exciting way.
Cancer also causes massive disruption in families, therefore we also give bikes to their siblings, and in many cases their parents, in order that they can take part in an activity as a family once again after what can be years of hospitalisation and upheaval.
We plan to supply another 500 awards this year which will take our total since we started in 2005 to over 3000 cases. In addition we have funded dedicated research study with the University of Leeds to clearly illustrate the relationship between physical and mental well being and physical activity in children surviving cancer. Our main focus is raising awareness and providing a bespoke service to each individual applicant where possible.
We operate totally on the kind support of the public and cyclists doing bike rides around Britain and across the world. All monies donated make a huge difference to our total fundraising effort and ultimately to the number of children affected by cancer we support.
Cyclists Fighting Cancer is a Limited Company by Guarantee no. 071944338 and registered charity number 1140017 Registered in Scotland SCO46635.
Mia’s Story
Mia has been battling cancer since the age of four. Her parents never thought they would see the day she could ride a bike without assistance. Thanks to the all the fantastic riders and supporters who have raised funds for Cyclists Fighting Cancer, we were able to provide Mia with a specially adapted, custom-made, tricycle so that she could play outside with her friends and family.
