The family are raising money for charity for the Trinity-St James’s Cancer Institute in honour of their father
The family are cycling 250km from Naas to Croagh Patrick before summiting the iconic 2,500ft mountain on 14 August(Image: Gofundme / PEDAL TO PEAK FOR CANCER RESEARH )
The Laabei family lost their Dad to small-cell lung cancer in November 2023 just weeks after his diagnosis and the family’s lives “changed forever.”
To honour his memory, the family created the Pedal to Peak Challenge, a journey that represents resilience, determination, and the strength their Dad showed throughout his life
The family said: “This challenge isn’t about the distance; it’s about carrying forward our Dad’s legacy as a devoted husband, father and gaga, and remembering the brilliant Consultant Surgeon he was – someone who believed deeply in the power of science to save lives.”
This year marks the family’s 3rd annual Pedal to Peak challenge.
The family are going to set off from their family home in Naas on a 250km cycle to Croagh Patrick, before taking on the climb to the summit of the 2,500ft mountain.
The cycle will take place on Friday, the 14th of August 2026.
The Laabei family from Naas who lost their father (pictured) to small cell lung cancer in November 2023 just weeks after his diagnosis(Image: Gofundme / PEDAL TO PEAK FOR CANCER RESEARH )
The family said: “Knowing so many people are helping us honour our Dad’s memory while supporting this important cause makes every kilometre even more meaningful.
“Small-cell lung cancer remains one of the most aggressive and underfunded forms of cancer research.”
The family will donate this year’s fundraiser directly to the Trinity-St James’s Cancer Institute to help fund more life-changing research.
The family said: “With your support, we’ll keep pushing for progress – one pedal, one step, and one breakthrough at a time.”
The GoFundMe has, to date, raised €280 of the €7,000 target. To donate, click here
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