London to Paris Cycle Challenge 2009 - a successful debut

A group of 15 generous Diabetes UK supporters cycled over three days from England’s buzzing capital to the heart of Paris and helped raise an impressive £20,000 to help people with diabetes.

[UKPRwire, Thu Oct 08 2009] This exciting 195-mile challenge took place between 11 and 14 September. The fundraisers set off at Hampton Court, cycling through the beautiful English countryside before ending at Newhaven Harbour.
They then continued their journey again in Dieppe, cycling 75 miles to Rouen and through the Seine Valley. On the final day they returned through the Seine Valley and cycled in the stunning French countryside before ending in Paris, where a celebratory glass of champagne awaited them.

For a list of challenges go to:
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/

Diabetes UK run a number of challenges – read more at:
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/Raising_funds/Challenges/
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.

We have over 170,000 members. We work for people with diabetes, their carers, family and friends. We represent the interests of all people with diabetes by lobbying the government for better standards of care and the best quality of life.
Diabetes UK's research budget for 2008 is £7.38 million - our biggest ever - which we spend on research to improve the treatment of diabetes and search for a cure.

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and to work towards a future without diabetes.