Chris Northern, a preparation manager from Motorpoint’s Peterborough store, is taking on a fundraising challenge to cycle 1,000 miles and raise money The Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.
Northern takes on the John O’Groats to Lands’ End challenge and will ride the route between Great Britain’s most northerly to southerly communities with seven others from the Whittlesea Wheelers Cycling Club.
He has previously raised over £2,500 for Sue Ryder on a 65-mile Ultra Marathon.
Chris has also completed numerous Triathlons, Marathons and cycle sportifs including the famous IRONMAN.
Nilesh Patel, Senior Community Fundraiser at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall, said: “We are extremely thankful for all the support Chris has given us.
“The money raised contributes massively towards compassionate palliative care for people at our Peterborough Hospice.
“We will be supporting Chris and the others in this epic challenge and want them to know we are with him every pedal of the way.”
The charity ride is from 12 May to 24 May 2023 which means there is still plenty of time to support the fundraising effort over on the Just Giving Page.
Northern said: “So far, I have been able to raise £950 and I really hope to break this which would be fantastic news for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall in Peterborough. I wanted to support Sue Ryder as my chosen charity and the work of the hospice – their fundraising programme was badly impacted by Covid-19, and I feel it’s important to keep supporting their vital work in our community.
“This cycling challenge is undoubtedly the toughest one I’ve taken on to date. Luckily, I am undertaking this one with a brilliant group of fellow fundraisers from the Whittlesea Wheelers Cycling Club.”
“Motorpoint has also been brilliant in supporting me as well and has provided our riders with their LEJOG Ride jerseys along with a £1,000.00 donation to support the ongoing work of the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.”
