Cycle Safari 2026 in Aid of the Marie Keating Foundation
Thank you so much for visiting my fundraising page. This year, I’m taking on the Tour de Force Charity Cycle 2026, an extraordinary multi‑day challenge across Africa, all in support of the Marie Keating Foundation.
This event brings together a dedicated group of riders who are pushing themselves physically and mentally to raise vital funds for cancer awareness, prevention, and support services. Every kilometre we cycle helps the Foundation continue its mission of ensuring that people affected by cancer receive the information, comfort, and care they deserve.
The route will take us through some of the most stunning and demanding landscapes in Africa — from vibrant towns and rural communities to challenging climbs and long, open stretches of road. It’s a journey that will test endurance, resilience, and teamwork, and I’m proud to be part of it.
Your support means more than you know. By sponsoring my ride, you’re helping to fund life‑changing programmes that provide education, early detection awareness, and compassionate support for individuals and families facing cancer. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference.
If you can, please consider sponsoring my challenge. And if you’d like to help even more, feel free to share this page with friends, family, or colleagues. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.
Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and encouragement. It truly keeps me going.
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Your first donation.
Nearly there!
You hit your target, well done!
Amazing!
Thank you to my donors
€50
Paula Tynan
€30
Jacinta
Best of luck in Kenya sis ❤️
€22.80
Helen Morelli
What a woman!! Not a bother to you!! 💖
€32.78
Jacqueline
Good luck, Mel.
€53.48
Carol Mchugh
No better woman to take on such a challenge for such a great cause. Well done xx
€105.25
Bernie
Dear M.. Have a great experience Much love Bernie & Richie
€52.28
Keith G
That’s some challenge! Best of luck Meliosa.
€50
Joanne Roche
Best of luck Meliosa!
€22.80
Brid Holland
Best of luck Mel!
€200
U. P.
Best of luck & Keep peddling :)!
€50
Auntie Mary
Best of luck Meliosa!
€53.48
Dick & Jen
Very Best of luck Meliosa From your favourite cousin 💕 xx
€105.25
Patrick And Kathy Byrne
Good job Melissa!!!! Wishing you all the best….ride on!!!
€105.25
Priscilla Byrne Fallon
From Priscilla and Marty best of luck and safe Cycling
€30
Eithne & David Connolly
Best of Luck Mel, great cause
€53.48
Deirdre Hughes
Best of luck!! X
€53.48
Maggie Tobin
Wow, what a challenge to take on. Best of luck with it.
€53.48
Ann Lyons
€25
Esmeralda Allushi
Well done girl
€22.80
Niamh Bonar
Best of luck Ubh!
€22.80
Roisin Molloy
€53.48
Máirtín And Chris Ó Curraím
Best of luck Meliosa, looking forward to hearing about your safari, wow
€1.3k
Summer Cycle & Bbq Fundraiser 22nd. Aug.
A Big thanks to everybody who helped, Donaited & supported us for our fundraising event in Brittas Bay. Thank you all so much, Bryan, Colm & Meliosa.
€50.50
Tony Ahern
Best wishes with it all Meliosa. Tony Ahern
€53.48
Martina Raftery
€53.48
Susanna
Very best of luck Meloisa! Delighted to support such a good cause, good luck with the training and see you hopefully before you set off!
€20
Mary Phelan
Best of luck!
€53.48
Matthew O Byrne
Fantastic work, keep it up and enjoy
€22.80
Sharon K
Not surprised you’ve reached your goal already, well done 👏 👏- you go girl
€22.80
Emer Mcevoy
Very best wishes Meloisa.
€53.48
Asty Smyth
You Go Girl, not a bother to you, Enjoy xx
€50
Lisa O Brien
Best of luck in your adventures. Well done 😃
€53.48
Brigid O’byrne
Best of luck Meliosa, proud of you x
€32.78
Roisin Cooney
Good luck Mel, Enjoy xx
€32.78
Emma Kavanagh
Wow, well done and best wishes for it
€105.25
Karol & Patricia O'byrne
Pedal hard and watch out for the wildlife! Best of luck on an amazing journey while raising vital funds for a great cause.
€52.28
Aditi Auddy
All the best Meliosa! Stay safe and enjoy!
€50
Pauline Obrien
Great cause Mel,we'll done!
€28.06
Chanel Ryan
Best of luck to you Meloisa Paula,Bernie would be very proud of you mind the zebra s
€22.80
Trudy Mccreesh
Wow Meliosa an amazing adventure and a great cause. Best of luck c
€53.48
Anne Mckenna
Best of Luck Meliosa. What a great opportunity and charity!
€105.25
Helen Eivers
Sounds amazing and exciting Meliosa, looking forward to hearing all about the experience. Fair play to you and all your crew. X Helen
€40
Sinead Gordon
Great stuff Mel!
€53.48
Elaine Roche
Hi Meliosa, Wishing you well with the challenge for such well deserving causes. Good luck with training and all the prep. I look forward to following your progress on this trek!
€52.88
Mary Connolly
€50
Karen Sheerin
Best of luck Mel, amazing adventure. No better woman X
€53.48
Linda Crennan
Well done Mel best of luck
€105.25
Fiona Foley
Best of luck Meliosa & good on you girl! Enjoy the change from the Irish wildlife 😁
€22.80
Anonymous
€105.25
Caitriona Hoban
Best of Luck Mel!!! Fair play to ya, no better woman
€53.48
Don & Thérèse
It’s a great cause. Well done! Have a great trip (and no punctures!)
€53.48
Kieran Cooney
Best of luck
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Kathy Hughes
Best of luck Meliosa! Wow wow wow
€22.80
Luke Bourke
Best of luck Meliosa!!!
€20
Joan Mcevoy
Well done Meliosa, best of luck with cycle & trip
€50
Paula Tynan
Best of luck Mel, no better woman for the job xxx
€105.25
Damien Grehan
Best of luck Meliosa
€53.48
Anonymous
Best of luck
€105.25
Lucia O'byrne
Best of luck Mel. 🚴🏼
€53.48
Elizabeth Nelson
Meliosa-this is incredible! I’m excited to follow your adventure
€22.80
Dara Grehan
Good luck with the cycle Meliosa
€17.18
Dylan Cahill
Fair play to ya Meliosa🫣
€22.80
Rory Grehan
Good luck Meliosa 😅
€22.32
Aoibheann Grehan
Proud of you Mel ❤️
€53.48
Rachael
Best of luck Mel. You’re some woman to do this cycle ❤️
€30
Gemma
So proud of you Mel for doing this charity event,you will do brilliant
€50
Ray Mcevoy
Enjoy ! & Dont become dinner :)
€22.32
Anonymous
Let me be the first to wish you luck on your epic adventure 👍🚴
Great cause Mel, enjoy the “spin” xxx