This is a fantastic opportunity to support adventurous souls who will cycle nearly 600km across the North Eastern region and national parks of Thailand entering Cambodia through the Northern Border - all in an effort to raise money for cancer charities!

All proceeds from 'The Challenge' will be shared equally between Myton Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Route

Bangkok is beyond simple description. It is an experience that cannot be duplicated anywhere else in the world. Here you can still witness the essential old Bangkok that was founded in 1782 to become the fourth capital city of Thailand with the beginning of the Chakri Dynasty. Today the modern blends with the old along the banks of the Chao Phraya River and the inner city moats and canals.

Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South East Asia. Stretching over some 400 sq. km., including forested areas and Angkor Archaeological Park, it contains magnificent remains from the various periods of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. These include the famous Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Tom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. UNESCO has set up a wide range of programmes to safeguard this symbolic site.

Along the way the riders will experience the natural and historic beauty of Thailand and Cambodia.

The Charities

Around 3800 people are diagnosed with cancer in Coventry and Warwickshire, England, every year and they need treatment and support. Macmillan Cancer Support can help by providing:

Health specialists: People in Coventry and Warwickshire already benefit from nearly 60 macmillan professionals, macmillan nurses, doctors and therapists who are specialists in cancer care. they help people manage their symptoms and aim to make living with cancer easier.

Someone to talk to: Macmillan is there for people with cancer, their families and friends to talk, listen and understand what they are going through. Macmillan supports a network of self-help and support groups around the UK.

Financial help: Having cancer can bring extra costs - hospitals, parking and traveling costs, extra heating, different clothes. macmillan can help - last year they gave more that £64,000 in Macmillan grants to help with some of these costs. Macmillan believes that no one should be financially deprived as a result of their illness.

Clear information: Having the right information about cancer at the right time is essential. the Macmillan Cancerline provides free information and emotional support for people living with cancer and now they have Macmillan Youthline, especially for people aged 12 - 21. Last year their trained advisors helped more than 250 people.

Warwick Myton Hospice is currently the only hospice providing in-patient care for the people of Coventry and Warwickshire. Each year up to 500 patients stay in the unit and up to 1,00 attend the day centres. Myton also runs a Hospice at Home service which provides carers with support and offers them the chance to take some time out for themselves, knowing that their loved one is in good and capable hands.

The building of a new Myton Hospice in Coventry will mean that they can almost double the number of patients they look after each year and ensure more people can experience special care. Running the new hospice will cost in excess of £5 million each year. Taking part in 'The Challenge' is a fabulous way to help!

For more information on how you can support 'The Challenge' and sponsor one of these adventurous cyclists, please contact Fiona Phillips at Carrick Travel - fionaphillips@carricktravel.com

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