Ride For CHOC
- By: Andrew Addison
- Short URL: http://www.backabuddy.co.za/drewaddison
Personal message
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.
This page allows you to make secure donations directly to my chosen chairity: CHOC - Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa. For more on them: www.choc.org.za and also the info panel to the left.
I’m hoping to raise funds by using the few tools I have - I am a Cancer survivor, I can ride a bicycle, and I’m a determined so and so.
2009 marks the 10th anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. I rode my first Argus Cycle Tour in the 2 week break I had between my final chemo session and the start of my month long radiation treatment.
My Father rode his first Argus the following year at age 64, it was hot and very hard that year. I asked him afterwards if Lance Armstrong had inspired him when it got tough, he replied “no, you did”
Since then, amongst many other road and mountainbike races, I have done 6 Tours, he has done 5.
We are marking the 10 year anniversary this year by doing it together on a tandem. I am now 43, he is 73.
We are using the occasion to raise money for CHOC, you can go to http://www.rideforcancer.iblog.co.za/ to read more on my story and keep track of our progress. I have just opened that site and it needs work. It will be updated continually, so please keep checking back.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate. Your contribution to this page will benefit the charity listed on the left.
Please donate generously.
Many thanks for your support.
Andrew & David Addison
Donations
| Name | Comment | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony and Susan | You are a splendid example of a person that confronts adversity head on. Well done. Tony and Susan | Feb 13, 2009 | R 300.00 |
| Michele | What a blessing to be healthy again | Feb 13, 2009 | R 500.00 |
| Steve Berry | R 100 per year to celebrate your life. Steve Berry | Feb 13, 2009 | R 1 000.00 |
| Noel | Enjoy the ride! Well done on a good initiative. | Feb 13, 2009 | R 200.00 |
| Oscar Sierra | Fat Git! | Jan 23, 2009 | R 100.00 |
| Cindy robertson | I'm really proud of you for doing this! | Jan 22, 2009 | R 250.00 |
| Pietro | big admiration | Jan 22, 2009 | R 200.00 |
| Giuseppe Russo | well done Andrew, all best. Giuseppe | Jan 22, 2009 | R 250.00 |
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation |
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation is a country wide voluntary organisation. It brings together the parents of children who suffer from all varieties of cancer or life threatening blood disorders. Funds raised are applied to directly benefit the children and their families, and to those involved in the treatment of these most serious illnesses. The goal of this dedicated group is to improve the welfare and quality of care for children with cancer. The organisation provides direct practical help to children with cancer, from diagnosis onwards, recognising the inevitable disruption to family life when a child faces vigorous and often lengthy treatment. The name CHOC (an abbreviation of "Childrens Haematology Oncology Clinics") was used by the first local parent group, established in 1979. In 2000 a new national organisation was formed, linking parent groups in all parts of the country. |
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