Blurb for Tour of NZ riders pages:
I am riding the length of the South Island in the Tour of New Zealand in support of Unicorn Foundation NZ.
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).
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 have to raiseup to $50,000 each to receive their cancer treatment in 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.
Thank you very much for your support.
Some fast facts on NET Cancer:
• One kiwi is diagnosed every day with NET cancer, with over 2000 patients
• Numbers are higher than brain, ovarian, or cervical cancers
• Vital treatment is not funded or available, personally costing patients $50,000 each
• It can affect anyone, at any age
• Steve Jobs died from NET Cancer