Cycle St Giles Event Raises Over £100,000 for St Giles Hospice

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Riders came together in Staffordshire to cover over 25,000 miles, taking part in routes of between 29 and 100 miles through picturesque countryside. The event, organized by St Giles Hospice, was supported by local businesses and individuals, including Freedom Cycles, Cycling 2000, and USN UK. Participants shared personal stories of why they ride, with some highlighting the impact of the hospice on their lives.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cycle St Giles event saw 384 riders collectively cover over 25,000 miles, taking on routes of between 29 and 100 miles.
  • The event took place through the picturesque countrysides of Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Warwickshire, and Leicestershire.
  • Christopher Caulton, 62, has participated in around 20 Cycle St Giles events, often with a friend whose mother also passed away at St Giles Hospice.
  • Caulton completed the 29-mile route, stating that the event gives him a sense of solace and a quiet moment to reflect.
  • Sophia Chattaway, 21, volunteered at the event, motivated by the care her grandfather received at St Giles Hospice last year.
  • Proceeds from Cycle St Giles will help the hospice continue to provide vital care to those living with a terminal illness.
  • The event was supported by local businesses and individuals, including Freedom Cycles, Cycling 2000, and USN UK.
  • Zoe Wright, Community and Events Manager at St Giles Hospice, emphasized the power of the local community in raising vital funds for the hospice.

Statistics:

  • 384 riders participated in the event.
  • Over 25,000 miles were collectively covered by riders.
  • Christopher Caulton has participated in around 20 Cycle St Giles events.
  • £100,000 was raised or is expected to be raised from the event.

Sources:

  • "Cycle St Giles event raises over £100,000 for St Giles Hospice" (Exact original source not provided)
  • Byline: Catherine Mellor Yesterday's Cycle St Giles event saw 384 riders collectively cover over 25,000 miles...
  • stgileshospice.com (St Giles Hospice website)
  • Image Store JPimedia (JPimedia images)