Family and friends continue amazing fundraising legacy of Alice Greaves
A charity football match and raffle raised thousands of pounds at the weekend as family and friends of Alice Greaves continue her inspirational fundraising legacy.
Alice Greaves, who lived at Old Dalby, sadly died in February aged just 27 after being treated for multiple cancers over a period of three years.
Despite the challenges in her life, Alice dedicated her last years to raising money for charities supporting fellow cancer sufferers as well giving valuable online advice and help to those going through the same journey.
She started an annual ‘If Anyone Can Alice Can’ cycle fundraiser from Old Dalby to Sheringham back in 2024 and family friends are continuing the event, with the next set to take place on Saturday August 29.
Around 100 riders will pedal the 125-miles trip to the Norfolk coast with the aim of raising £125,000 – 75 cyclists raised £114,000 last year while 54 riders generated £97,000 in 2024.
Alice’s partner Danny helped organise a charity football match at Asfordby Amateurs on Saturday, when a barbecue and raffle were also held – the £4,600 raised will go into the fundraising pot for the latest cycling challenge.
Prizes for the raffle included vouchers for Ragdale Hall Spa and the Well Being Barn spa, tickets to see music star Myles Smith at the Motorpoint Arena, glider lessons and Pandora jewellery.
Alice’s parents, David and Libby, her brother Alfie and his girlfriend, Izzy, will be taking part in the cycling fundraiser with Danny – it will be the first cycle run since Alice passed.
Mum Libby told the Melton Times: “It will be emotional for all of us.
"We will be wearing shirts with Alice’s picture on the back so we will see her all the way to Sheringham.”
Money raised from the cycling challenge will go to Hope Against Cancer.
Another of Alice’s events – The Titty Trot 5km or 10km walk or run – generated £61,000 in her memory in March for breast cancer research at the University of Nottingham.
Her fundraising has also supported Rainbows Hospice for children and young people at Loughborough.
Alice’s family remain immensely proud of her – Libby added: “To date she’s raised over half-a-million pounds in just under three years which is incredible.”
Go to www.justgiving.com/campaign/alice-ride-2026 to pledge money.