One of the co-directors of Majestic Gymnastics in Warmley is tackling the Cotswold Way Challenge for Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Michelle George will take on the 53km trek with friends Adele Morris and Linette Zerk, to support her mum, Muriel, a familiar face at Majestics for many years. When she became ill, visitors noticed her absence from the club’s reception office.
Michelle George said: “My mum (Majestic’s receptionist) has been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately she has had to leave her role at the club. She has also made the choice to enter into a treatment trial with a new drug through the NHS and it’s having some really positive results. I felt the way I could help is to raise money for the research that has had so far a very positive result for Mum.”
The trio will start the Ultra Challenge in June in Cirencester and finish in Wotton-under-Edge, aiming to complete the walk in 12-14 hours.
A JustGiving page was set up in order to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK and so far they have raised over £2,000. To support Michelle, Adele and Linette, people can make donations by visiting: https://www.justgiving.com/team/michelle-adele-linette