Newtonians Nigel Blackburn and Michael Hay, are arranging a fundraising event in aid of leading children’s charity CHILDREN with CANCER UK. The Coast to Coast Bike Ride, taking place on 20 -23 June 2013, is a 136 mile bike ride from Whitehaven to South Shields.
Nigel has organised similar events in the past and says “This is my second year of organising this type of bike ride but this year decided to do it for charity. Last year was great but we are hoping for much better weather this time, although I doubt anything will be able to dampen our spirits once we get started. We have a team of 33 in total accompanying us and we can’t wait!”
Nigel Blackburn, who works for Carillion Construction Ltd and Michael Hay who assists Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre Football Club, chose to raise funds for Children with Cancer UK because having raised large amounts running the Great North Run previously, Nigel decided to try a charity cycling event and raise funds for this worthy cause. CHILDREN with CANCER UK is the leading national charity dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer.
The charity funds life-saving research into the causes, prevention and treatment of childhood cancer and works to protect young lives through essential welfare and campaigning programmes. If you would like to sponsor the team you can do so online by visiting www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/Coast2Coast2013
For more information on the event please call Nigel Blackburn directly on 01748 874587 or 07931 564143.
