Pilgrims Hospices Cycle Challenges

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Cycle Challenges!

We had an impressive turn-out of over 600 cyclists and we're thrilled that the event went so well. We estimate that over £30,000 was raised, and many people took the opportunity to find out more about Pilgrims Hospices and the services we offer to the people of east Kent.

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped to organise the event and those who took part on the day. Olympic Gold Medallist Jamie Staff brought some star quality to the event and provided plenty of encouragement to his fellow cyclists. Many people had been in training for weeks, and despite sore bottoms and exhausted limbs at the end of the 70 miles, everyone returned in good spirits knowing that they had done something incredible for a worthy cause. It was lovely to see so many families and groups of friends enjoying the shorter cycle challenges. We’ve had some fantastic feedback and the money raised will support the 1,600 people we care for each year. Pilgrims has to raise over £8 million each year to survive and the support of the local community is invaluable.

The day was not just one of exertion; there was also a very poignant symbolic gesture made at each of the three hospices. Chief Executive Steve Auty scattered forget-me-nots which had been sponsored by people who wished to remember someone special. He read a short poem accompanied by Jamie Staff, and a few moments were given over to quiet reflection. It was a fitting tribute to the friends, family and colleagues of those who donated a flower.

Thank you

A very sincere and huge thank you to the army of volunteers who made this event possible. Without you we could not have pulled it off! Your time and efforts are appreciated and we hope that you enjoyed the event as much as the cyclists.

A huge thank you also to our corporate supporters who did a sterling job both in the run up to the event and on the day. Please take a look at who supported us and how they helped Pilgrims.

Your Feedback

We would love to hear your comments about the event! Please click on the link below to complete a short survey. It should not take more than 5 minutes and your feedback would be hugely appreciated. Thank you.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W7TDGFR

Photos

We are currently collating the hundreds of photos and videos that were taken at the event. These are online on our Facebook members group 'Pilgrims Hospices' so please join up! Please do add your own photos and videos to our Facebook site (please don't forget to tag them with the event name and Pilgrims Hospices).

To view and purchase your personal individual photo, please visit www.sportivephoto.com. SportivePhoto are donating 30p of the cost of every photo to Pilgrims Hospices. 

Unfortunately we have had some problems with our Internet connection since the event and so far we have been unable to upload the photos to our website. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused you and we hope to have them on here as soon as possible. 

Sponsorship

Please send your sponsorship within eight weeks of the event so that we can start telling everyone how much we've raised from the event as soon as possible. Please send all sponsorship to: Supporter Services, Pilgrims Hospices, Tri Hospice Cycle Challenge, 56 London Road, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8JA.

If you have not yet raised sponsorship, please download your sponsor form or create your personalised sponsorship page on the new fundraising site Virgin Money Giving. Click on the logo to go straight through to their website. Using this system will save Pilgrims Hospices a great deal of money compared to Just Giving, which charges us a higher percentage of the donations.

THANK YOU!

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