These two mothers, with their two young children, are traveling across Turkey on electric bikes to raise funds for leukemia research.
14/11/2026 07:00
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14/11/2026 07:00
After losing her mother to leukemia 26 years ago, this mother of a 2-year-old child and her friend, who has a 22-month-old child, have embarked on an adventure across Turkey to raise funds for Leukaemia UK, an organization fighting leukemia.
"Cycling with young children in memory of my mother who died from leukemia" (Tori Williams).
On October 22nd, equipped with electric bikes and child trailers, Tori Williams and Vanessa Ruck set out to traverse Turkey: over 25 days (20 days of cycling), they will cover more than 1,000 kilometers and ascend over 21,000 meters, with 38% of the journey taking place on unpaved roads.
"We will be traveling by electric bikes and bringing camping gear. We’ll have support in Turkey, with a camper van as a backup vehicle and plan B. Additionally, thanks to incredible efforts and her connections, Vanessa has secured support from 14 brands that will provide amazing equipment for the entire journey: bikes, trailers, camping gear, food rations, and energy bars," Tori says in the press release.
Why Leukaemia UK?
"By raising funds through this initiative, we will help support vital research to find more effective and less aggressive treatments for leukemia. These treatments reduce toxic side effects, improve quality of life, and bring us closer to a future where leukemia is no longer a devastating diagnosis," Tori continued.
"Our future work will focus on saving and improving more lives through research, raising awareness, and advocating for patients' rights" (Leukaemia UK).
Leukaemia UK has brought together the leukemia community to identify and fund research that can change the lives of those affected.
The goal is for Leukaemia UK to triple its investment in initiatives that transform lives over the next five years, raising awareness about the disease and advocating for the voices of leukemia patients and their communities.
As expected, the choice of bike type was clear: a proper e-bike trekking bike. Tori explains that this isn’t a competition or endurance test.... "It’s an adventure at a pace suitable for children, with two little ones who love bikes even before they could walk."
Another proof that electric bikes are ideal for any kind of adventure, whether it’s to explore harsh landscapes or to raise funds for a noble cause such as the fight against leukemia. More information at: Leukaemia UK Donations