Dedicated cyclists take on Mayo to Down challenge for children with cancer

This June, a team of 50 cyclists will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime to raise funds in aid of Cancer Fund for Children, a charity that provides vital support to children, young people and families impacted by cancer.

From June 26 – 28, this group led by Eddie Marcus, Dougie Adams and Sean McCabe, will cycle over 200 miles. Starting from the site of the charity’s second therapeutic short break centre, Daisy Lodge on the shores of Lough Corrib in Cong, the cyclists will then travel through Cavan, before arriving in Newcastle, Co Down, the home of the charity’s first Daisy Lodge which was opened in 2014.

This challenge is being sponsored by Pizza Crew and all participants have committed to raising £5,000 each to ensure Cancer Fund for Children can be there for families when they need them most.

Speaking on this challenge, Community Champion with Cancer Fund for Children and lead participant on the challenge, Eddie Marcus said:

“This is the second year we will be tackling the Daisy 200, and I’m honoured to be taking to the roads once again, this time, with an even bigger team behind us. The impact of this fundraising on the lives of children and young people impacted by cancer is truly special and I want to say thank you to everyone who is bringing this challenge to life and everyone who is supporting, including our main sponsors Pizza Crew.”

Cormac McMullan, Regional Community Fundraiser and Engagement Lead with Cancer Fund for Children, also said:

“We are so incredibly grateful to the Daisy 200 team for taking on this mammoth challenge in aid of children and young people impacted by cancer. Every week across the island of Ireland, approximately 10 children and young people (aged 0-24) are diagnosed with cancer. The money raised through this team’s efforts will help us ensure these children and their families don’t have to face this experience alone.”

Cancer Fund for Children provide emotional, social and therapeutic support to children, young people and families in every county across the island of Ireland. This support is provided at home, in hospital and at the charity’s therapeutic short break centre, Daisy Lodge in Co Down. Due to ongoing demand, the charity is building a second Daisy Lodge in Cong, which should be open in Spring 2027.

For more information on the challenge or to sign up today, visit here.

You can also donate by visiting here.