A 100km walk for better cancer treatments

On April 6th, 2021, my uncle Pieter passed away after a short and cruel battle with an incurable and very aggressive cancer. He had been diagnosed only a few months prior. Due to the travel restrictions in place during the pandemic, I was unable to attend his funeral in person. To honour his memory, and in support of everyone who has experienced the impact of cancer in their lives, I am raising funds to support the development of better treatments. Finding better treatments for cancer is a cause worth donating to regardless of the reason, but in case it helps push you over the line let me outline the various reasons I hope you'll donate through this page: 1) You can help improve the lives of millions of people suffering from various types of cancer, of their friends, and of their families. 2) Because we are fortunate enough to live longer on average than ever before, we are also more likely to be diagnosed with cancer ourselves. Investing in better treatments could help save your own life down the line. 3) In honour of your donation, I will attempt to walk 100km (~62 miles) in one go. In September 2019 I successfully completed 50km along the Thames Path, and now that I've forgotten the pain I felt afterward I've committed to doubling that distance in a much hillier terrain - ouch! If you like me, donating here means you're helping me get a good workout in. If you don't like me, you'll be sponsoring my blisters which are likely to haunt me for weeks after. Either way, what a perk! I'm sure there are lots more reasons, but I also know you're not the kind of person who needs lots of reasons to donate to a good cause. This is why I'd like to thank you in advance for your donation, I really do appreciate it. Pieter