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Quadracycle challenge raises money for brain tumour charity and hospice
Overview
A group of 10 friends have completed a 250-mile quadracycle journey from Hertfordshire to Devon to raise funds and awareness for Brain Tumour Research and Keech Hospice Care.
Key points
- Ten friends in their 50s and 60s cycled 250 miles over eight days on a restored quadracycle named the 'Quadfather'.
- The 'Woods to the Waves' challenge aimed to raise £40,000, having raised just over £20,000 so far.
- The group was inspired by 12-year-old Betsy, who lost her sight after developing a brain tumour at age two.
- Three team members had close family members affected by brain tumours.
- Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy sent the team a good-luck voice note during their journey.