Cyclists take on 'Daisy 200 mile cycle' starting in Mayo in aid of children with cancer

A team of 50 cyclists is set to travel more than 200 miles in a bid to raise funds for Cancer Fund for Children, a charity supporting children, young people, and families affected by cancer.

The three-day challenge, known as the 'Daisy 200', will take place from June 26 to 28. Led by Eddie Marcus, Dougie Adams, and Sean McCabe, the group will begin at Daisy Lodge on the shores of Lough Corrib in Cong, Mayo.

The route will then pass through Cavan before concluding in Newcastle, Down, home to the charity’s first Daisy Lodge. 

Each participant has committed to raising £5,000, with proceeds going towards the charity’s services.

Speaking on this challenge, Community Champion with Cancer Fund for Children and lead participant on the challenge, Eddie Marcus, said: “This is the second year we will be tackling the Daisy 200, and I’m honoured to be taking to the roads once again, this time, with an even bigger team behind us.

“The impact of this fundraising on the lives of children and young people impacted by cancer is truly special, and I want to say thank you to everyone who is bringing this challenge to life and everyone who is supporting, including our main sponsors, Pizza Crew.”

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Cormac McMullan, Regional Community Fundraiser and Engagement Lead with Cancer Fund for Children, also said:

“We are so incredibly grateful to the Daisy 200 team for taking on this mammoth challenge in aid of children and young people impacted by cancer.

“Every week across the island of Ireland, approximately 10 children and young people (aged 0-24) are diagnosed with cancer. The money raised through this team’s efforts will help us ensure these children and their families don’t have to face this experience alone.”

Further information about the Daisy 200, including registration and donation details, is available on the charity’s website here.

Pictured above at the launch of the event were Ciarán Kelly and Jane Adams from Pizza Crew; Eddie Marcus, challenge organiser and Cancer Fund for Children Community Champion; Cormac McMullan, Regional Community Fundraising and Engagement Lead, and Dougie Adams, challenge organiser. Photograph was captured on the grounds of Daisy Lodge, Cancer Fund for Children’s therapeutic short break centre.

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