Dear Friends,

As many of you know, I am riding the length of the South Island in the Tour of New Zealand in support of Unicorn Foundation NZ. This has to be the biggest physical challange I have ever set myself.

Unicorn Foundation NZ is a charity dedicated to creating a centre of excellence to help New Zealanders diagnosed with a type of cancer known as NETs (neuro endocrine tumours). 

We have had first hand knowledge of the effects of cancer on our family, with our son Sam suffering from Hodgkins Lymphoma. We were lucky that New Zealand is able to offer treatment locally. Unlike NET cancer sufferers who need to raise up to $50,000 each to receive their cancer treatment in Melbourne.

With one Kiwi diagnosed every day with NET cancer, it is more common than cervical, ovarian or brain cancers and is the cancer which killed Apple’s Steve Jobs.

In 2015, Unicorn Foundation NZ raised enough money through the Tour of NZ to establish a new type of scanner for the first time in New Zealand. The next step is to raise money to help create a centre for latest treatments in New Zealand so kiwis don't need to travel  Melbourne. 

Unicorn, named for the ancient symbol of hope, offers support and help to patients and their families. Our challenge is to complete the near 700km cycle from Invercargill to Wellington and to contribute to this very worthy cause with your help. 

Every dollar will make a huge difference so please support us as we embark on this important and worthy challenge.

So many of you have supported me in my other fundraising endeavours and I would appreciate if you are able to support me with this wonderful cause.

With love and best wishes

Andrea