AN ARTIST from March will cycle nearly 300 miles from London to Paris in July to raise funds for a cancer charity.

Kelly Amp will join 150 other cyclists on the epic ride in support of Macmillan Cancer Support which will start in Blackheath and finish at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

The 33-year-old, who is looking to do a Masters in art therapy at the University of Hertfordshire later this year, is both excited and apprehensive about the challenge ahead.

She said: “This is the first time I’ve done something for charity. Most years when the weather is good I will get on the bike but attempting a ride of this distance is a monstrous challenge.

“I’ve been training in gym and when the weather improves I will get out on the road.

“This ride will challenge me in so many ways. Getting myself physically fit will be one thing but I need to learn about fundraising as well. From start to finish I will be tested.”

Kelly hopes to raise £1,600 for the cancer charity which provides practical, medical and financial support to cancer sufferers.

She said: “I have talked to friends who have been affected by cancer. It’s a big problem in this country,

“It affects so many people and there’s nothing to say I will not get cancer when I’m older.

“Hopefully the money I raise will fund research and advancements in fighting the disease.”

Kelly is organising a party at Club Q, in March, on February 23 to raise funds for her challenge,

Various DJ’s, including Pixie and Starburst show, Rikoshay and Nutz, Dave Moore, Hion-g, DJ Juniormassive and MC Killa will be playing for free.

The event will run from 9-2am and tickets are £3 on the door.

You can support Kelly by donating at http://www.justgiving.com/KELLY-Amps