SIR – As the UK gets set to welcome the Tour de France to our shores, Marie Curie Cancer Care, the official charity partner of the Tour de France Grand Depart, is encouraging the people in the Bradford district to be part of the action and volunteer and become collectors at the official Tour de France supporter hubs.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not only get close to the action and see some cycling greats, but also be raise vital funds for the charity. Marie Curie Nurses provide free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes and in the Marie Curie Hospice, Bradford.

Supporting the Tour is about getting everyone in the community involved, so come down and help Marie Curie put on the biggest party the district has even seen.

If anyone would like to register to take part, visit mariecurie.org.uk/tourdefrance or contact the local fundraising office on (01274) 337017.

Sharon Link, fundraising manager, Marie Curie Hospice Bradford