A man from Pinner is gearing up to take on the Prudential Ride London event on July 31 for the Michael Sobell hospice in Northwood.
Nigel Wakefield is cycling the 100-mile event in memory of his father who received care at the hospice before losing his battle with cancer in 2008.
The hospice has been providing palliative care to families facing life-limiting illnesses across the area since 1977 and is based at Mount Vernon hospital in Northwood.
It contains a 16 bed in-patient unit and day therapy centre to cater for patients, but needs £1.6million a year to provide the care required.
Speaking of the ride, Mr Wakefield said: "My father (Alan Charles Wakefield) received wonderful care at Michael Sobell Hospice whilst he battled against terminal cancer.
"Although the future for him wasn’t good, it was comforting to know that he was treated with the upmost dignity and respect while receiving treatment.
When he eventually lost his battle, hospice staff were compassionate, reassuring and wonderful for my family, in what was a very emotional time.
"I feel cycling 100 miles is nothing compared to the tremendous work carried out at Michael Sobell Hospice on a daily basis."
You can sponsor Mr Wakefield as he embarks on his 100 mile challenge on his Just Giving page, where he is hoping to raise £500 for the charity.
