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David Scrogham, a Royal Mail worker, pedalled 300 miles from Walney to Whitby, Yorkshire, and back in just two days.
Joined by friend Ian Scott, the pair spent around 30 hours in the saddle and have smashed their fundraising target of £500, with donations currently standing at £800 and counting.
The fundraiser, ‘Another Coast Call’, comes after David’s mum, Lynda, was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in June 2021 and sadly passed away the following April at the age of just 58.
David said: “When my mam was diagnosed with cancer, she was referred to the Macmillan Cancer Support team, and the support that she received was phenomenal. They were there for her all the way through her illness. Whether it was to answer medical questions, offer emotional support and even help out with her finances, they were always on hand to put her mind at ease.
“Mam said Macmillan were like a lifeline to her and without them she said she would have been desperate. They really helped my mam a lot and we’re really grateful for everything, and that’s why I want to give something back and support them as much as I can.”
Last year, David completed three cycling challenges, covering a total distance of 323 miles and raising over £2,000 for the charity.
This latest challenge proved to be more difficult than anticipated.
David said: “It was really difficult and a lot tougher than I imagined it’d be. Getting to Whitby was hard enough, but to get up the next day and do it all again in the other direction, with a headwind, was absolutely brutal. Several keen cyclists had told us beforehand that one way would be hard, but to come back would be incredible. But we did it.
“And when we got home, and reflected on what we’d actually achieved, we were over the moon. I’ve never felt as jubilant as I did, and I’m super proud of what we both achieved and I’m sure my mum would be proud too.”
To donate, visit: www.justgiving.com/page/david-scrogham-1682337956142
