“Sport is one of the most powerful platforms for promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls.”
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THE EVENT
Join us for an inspiring evening with renowned athletes and professionals as we celebrate women in sport and raise funds for Cure Leukaemia.
Hi, I’m Angela and in 2023, I cycled 500km from London to Paris with 8 friends from Wallingford Rowing Club, raising £23,000 for Cure Leukaemia after a fellow crew member’s 8-year-old son was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.
This summer, I aim to ride all 9 stages of the Women’s Tour de France, just a day ahead of the professional peloton, with a target to raise £10,000 for the Aticus clinical trials network for children battling blood cancer.
This special fundraising evening will showcase some of the most inspiring moments in women’s sport through the eyes of our esteemed guest speakers: Miriam Luke MBE, Felicity Ashley, and Dr. Lucy Thomas.
Through personal stories and reflections, we will explore the challenges they faced, the triumphs they celebrated, and how sport has shaped their careers.
We will also delve into the significant role of sport in health and well-being.
Enjoy a Bucks Fizz reception, followed by a two-course meal with wine, and an engaging conversation between our guests, led by cycling author and influencer Amy Hudson.
IN CONVERSATION
Amy Hudson
Leading the evening's conversation will be Amy, who turned to cycling as a means of coping with mental health challenges. Having left her career as a mental health nurse, she now shares her cycling journey on YouTube and Instagram, inspiring women to take up long-distance riding and Audax challenges.
Miriam Luke MBE
Miriam made history as part of the first British women’s crew to medal at the Olympics, securing silver in the women’s quad sculls at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. With an international rowing career spanning a decade, she has dedicated 40 years to the sport and was awarded an MBE in 2023 for her contributions to women’s rowing.
Felicity Ashley
Felicity is one of fewer than 170 women to have rowed across the Atlantic. A mother of three and a seasoned marketing professional, she overcame an undiagnosed health condition to complete one of the world’s toughest endurance events. She now inspires others as a motivational speaker.
Dr. Lucy Thomas
Lucy is an award-winning Consultant Dermatologist who coxed the Welsh Women’s 8 at Henley Royal Regatta. She specializes in complex inflammatory skin diseases and will provide insights on skin health, anti-aging treatments, and common skin conditions.
PACKAGES
FAQs
In 2023, I cycled 500km from London to Paris with friends from Wallingford Rowing Club. We came together and raised £23K for Cure Leukaemia after a fellow crew member’s 8-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare type of blood cancer. This summer, if all goes according to plan, I’ll be riding all 9 stages of the Women’s Tour de France, just a day ahead of the professional peloton. My target is to raise £10K which will help the charity launch a groundbreaking national clinical trials network for children battling blood cancer (Aticus)
Founded in 1818, Leander Club is the world’s most successful single-sport club, boasting numerous Olympic champions like Sir Steve Redgrave CBE, Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE, Victoria Thornley and Lola Anderson. You will have dinner in the main dining room and balcony area overlooking the picturesque River Thames.
Choose from
- Normandy Chicken Fricassee with broad beans, sweat peas and mustard cream
- Butternut Squash Curry with lime and coconut rice [V/VG]
- Dessert is a classic Crème Brulée
Please confirm any other dietary requirements when booking.
Smart-casual—no jeans or trainers
Yes, but we encourage lift-sharing if possible!
Aticus is not funded by government. Your support is crucial to establish the necessary infrastructure for these trials and improve outcomes for children with leukaemia.
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