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 This section will grow with time. Below you can read about training progress, other Fireflies events and news live from the ride. Consult the archive on the right to view archived messages. |
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| Sarah Wood - Fireflies physiotherapist They promised long hours, 23 bodies in demand of constant attention, 46 aching thighs and to finish it off a driving experience straight out of a Hollywood film (have you seen the corners up the French Alps!)...I thought it sounded like a perfect 2 weeks break! As a chartered physiotherapist working full time in the NHS, I freely admit that my knowledge of the film industry, Leuka and a band of merry men and women calling themselves the 'Fireflies' was limited when asked to take part in the Leuka Firefly Ride. However when I discovered the extent of the physical challenge the riders were putting themselves through each day and knowing I might have some knowledge to help ease at least a small amount of their suffering then I was more than happy to pack my rucksack and head off to the Alps. What they had not prepared me for before the ride was the inner strength, the determination, the courage and the support and love each one of the riders revealed in their different ways through out the ride. It was awe-inspiring. To commit to a heavy training schedule months before the ride, to fund raise and to take time out of busy working lives reveals a lot about the type of people I had the privilege to spend the Ride with. It also speaks volumes about the passion they all feel towards raising money to further essential Leukaemia research. Having personally had close contact with cancer through losing an Aunt and a Grandmother and seeing both my Father and Uncle battle against the disease, it becomes a cause close to the heart. As for my own thoughts on the trip...I have come away with wonderful memories, some great friends, a sore thumb (one too many treatments!!) and a love for men in lycra!! Thank you all for allowing me to be part of a great experience. Go Fireflies! Posted by Fireflies 2005 on . |
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 Your donations are important to us. There are different ways to make one. You can either fill out a form and send it out with a cheque, or you can make a donation to Leuka online. Read more first Download the donators form Make an online donation |
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 This year we are hoping to raise a minimum of £100,000 and whilst we recognise individaaul donations as given above integral to this cause, we also consider corporate sponsorships as key to achieving this goal. Unprecedented interest in the Fireflies offers sponsors an exciting platform for promotions and branding. See who is currently sponsoring us and find out how you can become a sponsor. |
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 The Fireflies' arrival into Cannes has generated great support from the advertising industry and culminates with a hero's welcome at the Palais des Festivals. |
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