Article by Jonathan White. Images courtesy of Dayinsure.
Twelve work colleagues from Tarporley-based insurance company Dayinsure cycled from London to Paris to raise thousands of pounds for local charity The Joshua Tree.
They completed the 200-mile journey between Wednesday 12th and Saturday 15th September.
The cyclists set off from Greenwich in London, headed to Newhaven, caught the ferry to Dieppe, then rode into the centre of the French capital – finishing at the Eiffel Tower.
Two of the riders (Ant Breen and Pete Robinson) started two days earlier from the company’s headquarters in Tarporley – adding an extra 216 miles to their journey!
The full compliment of twelve riders comprised: Stephen Bamber, Barry Bown, Ant Breen, Jamie Hatfield, John Hatfield, Kieran Moralee, Patrick O’Grady, Robert Parry, Pete Robinson, Nicholas Shaw, Sam Welsh and Holly White.
Thus far they have collectively raised over £9,000.
They chose The Joshua Tree for their fundraising after receiving a moving talk at their workplace from Peter and Sara from the charity.
The Joshua Tree supports families across the North West living with the life-changing experience of childhood cancer.
The charity offers support to the whole family (patient, parents, siblings and grandparents) with one-to-one support as well as practical and therapeutic help to ensure that life remains as normal as possible during an incredibly traumatic time.
One of the cyclists, Patrick O’Grady, from Nantwich, said: “The London to Paris challenge was a daunting one, it was a tough journey but the group camaraderie made it an unforgettable experience.
“We’re immensely proud to have raised money for The Joshua Tree, we’ve all been touched by their commitment to helping families struggling with childhood cancer.
“I’m sure it will be an emotional moment for a lot of our riders when we hand over the cheque.
“All that’s left is to find a bigger challenge for next year!”
To add to their fundraising total please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dayinsure-tarporley
