Cyclist Margot Vanpachtenbeke from Wevelgem raises 15,000 euros for Kom op tegen Kanker after Mont Ventoux challenge
Cyclist Margot Vanpachtenbeke raised €15,000 for Kom op tegen Kanker by completing the Mont Ventoux challenge for her father, who is battling cancer. The event attracted around 300 supporters and was particularly emotional due to her father's recent diagnosis. Margot climbed Mont Ventoux seven times, covering 295 kilometers and gaining over 10,000 meters in elevation. Her father expressed immense pride in her achievement, and the fundraising effort received significant media attention. The initiative remains open for donations via QR code, and Margot reflected on the experience as more rewarding than participating in the Tour de France.