CON CUNNINGHAM BICA 2026

WILD ATLANTIC WAY - MIZEN TO MALIN HEAD

This is my 26th year on the road raising funds for various charities in need of support.

The BICA team has raised over £1.3 million and this year we hope to reach £1.5 million with the number of cyclists taking part and your support. This year I have got my family on the bike, my daughter Siobhan, son in law Thomas, my son Kevin and grandchildren Darragh, Sonnie, Tadhg and Danny.

Together with 50 others in the BICA team we will be cycling over 550 miles along the West coast of Ireland, from Mizen Head all the way to Malin Head.

This year we are raising money for the following causes:

Maeve Fanning - when you read Maeve's story it makes the cycling easy and worthwhile, it is one of the most deserving cause I have ever cycled for in my 26 years.

Maeve is a 39-year-old mother of three young children who at Christmas 2024 was diagnosed with advanced, inoperable thymoma cancer, and was given less than two years to live. Despite limited success with NHS treatment, she courageously continued private treatment in London at a significant cost. With incredible strength and positivity, Maeve is determined to spend as much time as possible with her young family. Support would help her continue treatment and create many lasting memories with her children.
 
Please help me raise the vital funds needed to allow Maeve to continue with her treatment
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Reynalds Cross School
Reynalds Cross School in Olton supports 148 pupils with special educational needs. The school is fundraising to refurbish its sensory room, a vital space that supports learning, development, and emotional wellbeing.
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Birmingham Children’s Hospital – Cystic Fibrosis Unit as many of you may know my grandson is living with Cystic Fibrosis and this is a charity especially close to our hearts.
The Cystic Fibrosis Unit supports children with this lifelong condition through specialist care, equipment, research, and family support. Funding helps improve treatment and quality of life for patients and families.
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UHCW – Teen Mental Health Support
UHCW is developing low-stimulation crisis rooms and a sensory space for young people in mental health crisis, helping create calmer environments that support recovery and de-escalation.
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Enterprise Sailing
Enterprise Sailing gives young people from disadvantaged communities the chance to build confidence and life skills through sailing experiences on the Norfolk Broads, guided by volunteer skippers.

I am asking for your support again, every donation reaches these worthy charities. I want to help give Maeve as much support as we can and help all of the charities continue to do all of their incredible work.

Thank you Con