Family and friends celebrate after marathon cycle challenge to remember Jayne
Jayne lived in Wenvoe and a learning support assistant at Llandough Primary School.
A Group of friends has raised more than £17,000 for Cancer Research Wales after cycling the length of Wales, 220 miles from Holyhead to Penarth.
At the heart of the effort – the ‘Ride for Jayne’ – were the two sons of Jayne Fallas, Mike and Dimitri Fallas. Jayne lived in Wenvoe and was a learning support assistant at Llandough Primary School.
Mike and Dimitri said: “Our mum Jayne was a kind, caring and warm person whose smile lit up every room she entered. She was a devoted mother and wife and a friend to all who met her.
“She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. She was very scared and nervous but she overcame this and beat the disease and we saw a level of strength, determination, courage and bravery which made us see our mum in a completely different light.
“We saw a side of our mum which we didn’t realise she had. She was an absolute warrior taking all of the treatment and fighting through the hard days for the good days which were to follow. We cannot put into words how proud of our mum we are. As a family, we were there with her every step of the way but she had to walk the journey and goodness me she didn’t just walk it, she flew through it showing the bravery and courage in her heart each and every day.
“Sadly, after four years the cancer returned and our mum lost her battle. She passed away on 6 December 2021. This was – and still is – devastating for us as a family. However, as we know our mum would have wanted, we decided to celebrate her life and raise money in her name. We hope to carry on her legacy and ensure that this money will help and support individuals and their families with a similar story to ours.”
Mark and Dimitri joined the team of 20 who took in the ‘Ride for Jayne’. The other riders were family and friends, including six members of staff from St Cyres School, where Mike works.
The official finish line was at St Cyres School in Penarth on 31 July, and apart from 40 tired legs, there was food and drink and plenty of celebrations. It is still possible to donate to the ‘Ride for Jayne’ here.
🌟 This article first appeared in the printed edition of the Glamorgan Star on 11.08.22. Read it in print first!
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