We were pleased to support the TAM Asset Management charity bike ride again this year.
Rob Jones led a team of four van drivers who travelled from Northampton to London to load nearly 100 bicycles before heading on to Brussels.
The journey wasn’t just for fun. Once in Belgium the team supported the cyclists on their 360km fundraising ride to Paris. As well as spare parts and encouragement they collected essential supplies from supermarkets, lunches from hotels, and provided regular water stops. It all helped keep the riders fueled and motivated as they pedalled their way towards helping some very good causes.
By the end of the week, the support team had covered nearly 1000 miles on the road. Congratulations to everyone involved and, of course, especially the riders. In total they raised over £125,000 for three amazing children’s charities.
Winston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish helps grieving children and young people across the UK. The charity has been providing vital free bereavement information and support since 1992. Every year over 60,000 bereaved children and young people across the UK benefit from Winston’s Wish grief support. It not only helps children and young people but also parents, carers and professionals.
Ruth Strauss Foundation
Many people don’t realise that lung cancer can also affect non-smokers. In 2018, Ruth Strauss was diagnosed with an inoperable form of cancer that isn’t related to smoking. Sadly, she died within the year. England cricketer, Sir Andrew Strauss, and their two young sons, Sam and Luca, had to carry on without her. In 2019 Sir Andrew launched the Ruth Strauss Foundation to provide emotional, psychological and wellbeing support to patients and their families. The Foundation also raises funds for research into rare forms of non-smoking lung cancers. The flagship remembrance and fundraising day, #RedforRuth, took place on 11 July this year. Players, commentators and spectators all wore red for the third Men’s Test between England and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Action Medical Research
Action Medical Research is a UK-wide charity funding research to help sick and disabled babies and children. The aim is to find breakthrough cures and treatments. Since 1952, the charity has carried out groundbreaking work ranging from the first polio vaccines in the UK to ultrasound for use during pregnancy. Since 1976, it’s also been Paddington Bear’s favourite UK charity.
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