Alison Machin

Challenge 80 September 2025

My Activity Tracking

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My target 80 mi

I'm taking on Challenge 80 for Young Lives vs Cancer.

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, I'm taking on Challenge 80 for Young Lives vs Cancer. 

I will be completing 80 miles in September to support children and young people with cancer. 

80 miles is the average journey that a family facing cancer has to travel from home to a specialist treatment centre. And now, with the rise in cost of living, families are struggling more than ever before to find the money to make the journey. Then there’s the parking payments, overnight stays and finding food, all while income is reduced. Because working full time and looking after your child with cancer is almost impossible.   

Young Lives vs Cancer help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. Make a donation and show your support today. 

  • £12 could re-stock the kitchen cupboards at a Home from Home so a family can enjoy a home-cooked meal together with their loved ones.
  • £26 could pay for an hour with a Young Lives vs Cancer Specialist Social Worker. They help families understand and cope with the emotional, practical and financial effects of cancer. 
  • £70 could pay for a night in a Young Lives vs Cancer Homes from Home, a free place for families to stay close to specialist hospitals when their child is going through treatment, keeping families together

Join me in supporting a good cause, your contribution will make a big impact, whether you donate £5 or £500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.

My Achievements

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My Updates

In memory of Maddison

Wednesday 10th Sep
Im doing this challenge in memory of my granddaughter Maddison, who we sadly lost to brain cancer in February 2025. 
This charity provided support to both Maddison and my daughter during and after their stay at GOSH. 
This is to say thank you, in memory of Maddison 🕊🩷

Thank you to my Sponsors

£53.32

Chris

Hope all goes well, thinking of you xxx

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Shelly

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Joanne Martin

Good luck on the challenge

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Keith M

Good luck

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Maggie

£15

Birsen Demirci

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Holly

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Audrey