GM Fundraising says it has signed up 91 riders for GMF100 cycling challenge, its alternative marathon event
The challenge, set up earlier this year to fill the gap left by the Covid-hit Peak, Paddle, Pedal event, will see teams from 12 companies as well as the Kelly’s Heroes charity team raise money by each cycling 100 miles from their place of work on Sunday August 8. All funds raised will go to Hope House Children’s Hospices, which provides palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions and support for their families, both on site and in their homes.
The riders will represent event sponsor Epwin Window Systems, Central Window Systems, Liniar, Glazerite, Mila, Window Widgets, Quickslide, Kubu, Reynaers Aluminium, Window Ware, ERA, Zoo Hardware as well as the Kelly’s Heroes team who have already established their fundraising credentials cycling for We Mind & Kelly Matters, John Hewitt’s suicide prevention charity read more.
GM Fundraising founder Gary Morton praised the number of riders who are taking part: “It demonstrates the strength of this industry in coming together to help raise some vital funds for Hope House at this time. We’re all looking forward to the event.
“The GMF100 cycling challenge is a new event for us, but it’s proving popular. More importantly, it gives us a way to continue our mission of putting the fun into fundraising whilst generating a vital stream of income for our charity.”
The mission of Hope House Children’s Hospices is to ensure that no one should face the death of a child alone. It costs £6.5 million every year to run its services and 86% of this is spent on care. Over 95% of Hope House’s annual costs are met through charitable donations and GM Fundraising is its largest single donor. Since it was established in 1995, GM Fundraising has raised over £2 million for Hope House Children’s Hospices.
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