Mark's Mission

13/10/2025

As many of you may be aware, Mark Monaghan, the inspiration behind Mark's Mission sadly lost his battle with Glioblastoma on Friday 10th October 2025.
Mark fought bravely and tirelessly following his diagnosis to raise awareness of brain cancers and was so proud of Mark’s Mission and all that has been achieved since its formation.
With the support and backing of Mark’s immediate family, Debbie, George and Katie, as well as his wider family and friends Mark’s Mission will continue to raise vital funds in his memory for The Brain Tumour Charity.
Mark’s Mission will continue with the aim of achieving its goal:

“To raise the funds to find the cause and ultimately the cure for all brain cancers”.

Marks legacy will continue, and he will not be forgotten. Rest Easy Mark.

24/05/2025

We can’t believe it has been a week since the DADs completed their 900 mile ride across the country visiting every premiership rugby club. They still can’t quite believe they did it. 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️

19/05/2025

Thank you Stuart Andrew for Daventry for being there to welcome home the DADs after their epic ride, it meant a huge amount to them that you and so many people came out to cheer them home. Thank you 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️

👏 Congratulations to the DADs for completing the Mark's Mission - Cycle Challenge on Saturday! They travelled nearly 900 miles (1,400 km) and reached Franklin's Gardens just in time for the last home game of the season.

It was a privilege to witness their arrival and the incredible support they received. Well done again!

Mark Monaghan is battling a stage 4 glioblastoma brain tumour. In support of him, Mark's friends Andrew Nicholson, Duncan Nicholson, and Derek Middlemiss (The DADs) are raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity by combining their shared love for cycling 🚲 and rugby 🏉.

You can still donate here: 👇
justgiving.com/page/marksmission

18/05/2025

Amazing coverage for the DADs. We are so proud of their achievement. This is just the start..🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️

18/05/2025

The day after the finish and the DADs, the support team and all those who have supported locally are at the Marks Mission after part . Tune in to BBC Look East at 17.30 to find out more about the Cycle Challenge. Here is a taster from the BBC website on the DADs Cycle Challenge. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8d14yg195mo

17/05/2025

Challenge completed at 12 noon - the DADs cross the finish line and are now watching their team in the last game of the season. Thank you to everyone who turned up, supported them and made this all possible. We are all so proud of them and their achievement. 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

17/05/2025

The Marks Mission DADs and their team cannot thank Leicester Tigers and Terri Love enough for the amazing hospitality the extended to them on the last night of the cycle challenge. They went above and beyond providing the team with a delicious 2-course meal following a tour of the ground and the opportunity for the DADs to freshen up at the Voco hotel next to the ground. Thank you so much all your support it is very much appreciated. 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

17/05/2025

It was a long and emotional penultimate day for the DADs and their team as they travelled from London to Northants and then on to Leicester. They would like to thank everyone they encountered along the way for their hospitality, generosity and support especially The Old Farm Inn Totternhoe, The c**k Inn Hanslope, Northampton golf Club, whoever put out signs in Harlestone and The Knightley Arms in Yelvertoft. The support they have received has been invaluable.

16/05/2025

What a treat for the team to have Lightdraw Photography & Film come along support us and take some professional photos of the DAD's today!

Thank you so much! We really appreciate you guys!

If you don't know already, the imagine of Mark in his Military Atire was shot by Lightdraw Photography.

These guys cover portraits to special events.

16/05/2025

Thank you to the people of Yelvertoft noticeboard (Northamptonshire) and the lovely landlady from Knightley Arms, Yelvertoft for supporting us and making the team feel welcome 🙏