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Charity cycle challenge for Salford Royal hospital







Posted by Tony Flynn on 2nd August 2010 at 01:40 PM
Charity cycle challenge for Salford Royal hospital
A children's charity raising money to provide breast pumps for Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust’s postnatal ward is appealing for cyclists to test their pedal power.

MedEquip4Kids raises money to provide medical equipment and facilities for hospitals across the north of England to help ensure children and babies receive the best possible care when sick or injured.

It is currently fundraising for £2,400 to provide five electric breast pumps for new mothers to express milk. The postnatal ward gives priority to mothers and babies with health complications following birth and who may be having breastfeeding complications.

To help raise the funds for the project, MedEquip4Kids is appealing for volunteers to take part in its annual Lancashire Loop Cycle Challenge on Sunday, September 26th.

Now in its sixth year, more than 1,000 fundraisers have tackled one of three routes suitable for cyclists of any ability, ranging from a family-friendly 18 miles to 50 miles or 100 miles for experienced cyclists, and raised more than £65,000 for MedEquip4Kids since 2004.

The Lancashire Loop is a circular route from Cockerham, near Lancaster, and takes cyclists across rural Lancashire exploring the Ribble Valley, Bowland Fells and the Lune Valley via quiet countryside lanes and picturesque villages.

Registration is £15 and participants must raise a minimum £45 in sponsorship. The family registration is £30 (two adults and two children) with a minimum sponsorship of £70.

MedEquip4Kids’ fundraiser, Rose Franks, said: “The Lancashire Loop Cycle Challenge is one of our biggest annual fundraising events and last year we had people from right across the region travelling to Cockerham to take part. Everybody, no matter what their cycling ability, enjoys themselves and it is a great way to see the beautiful Lancashire countryside while raising money for a great cause.”

For more details, visit www.medequip4kids.org.uk or call 0161 798 1600.


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