St Luke’s supporters rise to the challenge for February fundraiser

By The Editor 12th Mar 2024

Seventy-nine-year-old supporter Terry Veal took it upon himself to complete his 100K in one go, cycling from St Luke’s Hartford shop to Neston and back again. (Photo: St Luke's)
Seventy-nine-year-old supporter Terry Veal took it upon himself to complete his 100K in one go, cycling from St Luke’s Hartford shop to Neston and back again. (Photo: St Luke's)

Throughout February, St Luke's supporters have been getting fit and active to raise vital funds for patient care at the Hospice.

100K Your Way involves participants completing 100K throughout the month of February in any way they choose.

Eighty people took part in the fitness fundraiser, ranging from the age of 10 to 91, clocking up over 8,000 kilometres and raising over £13,000 for St Luke's which has a day centre in Winterley and a shop in Sandbach.

For many supporters the challenge had a personal element, with some completing the 100K in memory of a loved one. Sam and Chloe Anderson from Northwich both got involved in memory of Sam's dad.

Sam said: "My reason for taking part in this 100k your way challenge for St Luke's Hospice was my Dad. We are so grateful for the final days we had with him at the Hospice, knowing he was so well cared for, gives us so much comfort."

The Mayor of Winsford, Ernie Welch completed 507 miles cycling, (Photo: St Luke's)

Seventy-nine-year-old supporter Terry Veal from Hartford took it upon himself to complete his 100K in one go, cycling from St Luke's Hartford shop to Neston and back again. Terry helped to raise £500 in donations.

Ninety-one-year-old Ron Steele from Nantwich incredibly completed the challenge 11 days early. He walked the challenge in memory of his wife, who was cared for by the Hospice 25 years ago.

Mayor of Winsford, Ernie Welch even got involved with the fun. He completed 507 miles cycling, with the last 186 miles taking a dramatic turn when he fell off his bike twice! Ernie's fundraising will be part of his larger pledge towards the Hospice, with the local mayor choosing St Luke's as his nominated charity for the year.

Rachel Hughes, St Luke's Community Fundraiser said: "It's been very humbling to support our 100K participants along their journey. I'd like to say thank you to everyone who took part, giving up their time and effort to get out and about to help raise vital funds for the Hospice. You're amazing!"

If you'd like to support any of those who took on the 100K challenge, you can donate via the group JustGiving page here

     

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