So, why am I doing this ride and what is the Sam keen Foundation all about? Sam Keen was my nephew. He died of malignant melanoma in November 2011. Sam touched the lives of all who knew him. His overriding thought throughout his long illness was to remain positive and protect all those around him. He fought his cancer for 7 years; with dignity, great courage and a total lack of self pity.
Undergoing over twenty operations to remove tumours, Sam endured chemotherapy, radiotherapy, gamma knife brain radiotherapy and several cutting-edge experimental melanoma drugs.
At the forefront of the fight against malignant melanoma is Sam’s oncologist for the entire 7 years, Professor Martin Gore, Medical Director of the Royal Marsden Hospital, the UK’s centre of excellence for cancer treatment. Sam’s wife and family are aiming to raise £100,000 to help Professor Gore in his fight against this cruel disease.
We are asking everyone to contribute to The Sam Keen Foundation, the vehicle being used for us all to remember Sam’s heroic fight. To donate online, simply follow the link to my Justgiving page and don’t forget to tick the Gift Aid box.
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