Love Light Romania - 26th November 2011 - £2,500 raised!
Local residents and keen cyclists were invited to come along and support a charity cycle challenge in aid of Love Light Romania at St Peter's Square, Emsworth on Saturday 26/11/11. The aim of the sponsored event was for teams to cycle the distance from Emsworth to Romania (2000km) in one day using static spin bikes.
Participating teams included Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, Army and Royal Navy personnel, Local Colleges, Cycle Clubs and Gym Enthusiasts plus the general public who stepped up and took the challenge.
Crew Manager Perry Dodgson from Havant Fire Station, who is also a retained firefighter at Emsworth, organised the event with George 'Topsy' Turner from Innovations Fitness which is also based at Emsworth. Perry said,
"Topsy Turner and myself met during 'Fit Beat', a charity event organised by Topsy's company Innovations Fitness. We discovered there we had a lot in common with regard to charity work and decided to organise the next event in aid of Love Light Romania."
"Through a friend I have been involved with Love Light Romania for eight years. This registered charity is based near Transylvania, Romania and provides respite care for children suffering from AIDS or HIV and gives essential support to the families effected by the virus. The charity motto "All terminally ill children & young people have the right to a purposeful and healthy life and the right to die with dignity" sums it all up."
"Due to the lengthy timescale of our sponsored event we need more participants to take part. Keen cyclists who would like to add a little something extra to their training regime are urged to put a team together and join us to raise money for this worthy cause. We also welcome those who haven't cycled for a while to come along, have fun and take part as every minute on the bike will help raise funds. Support from local residents on the day will also definitely help us go the extra mile."
George Turner from Innovations Fitness said:
"My company's ethos is to get people out doing something different whilst getting fit and having fun. I see this as a great chance to get the local community out and do something worthwhile for a wonderful charity."
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Cutting from the Portsmouth Evening News
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