Pedal for Peace Committee ready for action |
| Wednesday, 23 July 2008 |
 Members of the steering committee for the Pedal for Peace cycle challenge met this week (on bikes) to put final preparations in place for the debut Watford event. Families are being encouraged from across South West Hertfordshire to get active this Summer as part of a cycle challenge event in aid of the Peace Hospice. Participants can select from a 10,20 or 30 mile route starting at Cassiobury Park on Sunday 31st August.
The Pedal for Peace event starts at 9am with the bike ride and culminates with a family fun day in the park (from 12 noon) with live music, refreshments and children’s entertainment. The event is being organised by the Peace Hospice and is supported by Herts Mercury Radio 96 6 and Watford Borough Council.
The Hospice’s community fundraising manager Gill Crowson said ‘This event is aimed at both the serious and fun cyclist and I am hoping that lots of people will sign up and support the Peace Hospice. After completing the course, families will be able to relax in the park for an afternoon of entertainment in Cassiobury Park’.
‘This is the first time that we’ve run this event and I am confident that everyone will go home happy. We plan to spend £3.5 million at the Hospice this year in both running and developing our services. We only receive 20% of this amount from the Health Service with the remaining 80% needing to come from voluntary contributions. All the care we provide to our patients and their families is free. This event will be a great help towards helping us to reach this target.’
Cyclists must be at least 14 years old to take part and entries can be made by calling the Fundraising Team on 01923 330340 or by emailing tgash@peacehospice.org.uk
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