Welsh cyclists raise over £10,000 for inclusive sport
A group of keen Welsh cyclists concluded a staggering 350 mile journey across Wales. Their so-called ‘Tour de Cymru’ cycle ride has raised over £10,000 to create more sporting opportunities for disabled people.
The challenge, organised by Leonard Cheshire Disability, ran from 24 - 28 May. Cycling from Anglesey in the North, to Llanhennock in Gwent in the South East, the riders called in at Leonard Cheshire care homes and supported living services to meet disabled people on route.
All money raised by the challenge will go directly to funding more inclusive
but it’s been great. I’m so glad I’ve done it!” The Tour de Cymru is one of many events celebrating 100 years since the birth of the charity’s founder, Group Captain Leonard Cheshire.
The war hero and global humanitarian sadly passed away in 1992 after almost half a century of work supporting disabled people.
Cyclists meet with Leonard Cheshire care home residents at Dolywern.
sport for people that charity Leonard Cheshire Disability supports across Wales.
The cyclists’ epic journey concluded at Leonard Cheshire Disability care
home, Llanhennock Lodge. Former Secretary of State for Wales Lord Peter Hain was there to welcome the cyclists, and present them with medals for completing their
challenge.
Many Leonard Cheshire care home residents also completed their own virtual tour by cycling the 350 mile route on static bikes, which are
adapted for disabled people to exercise on. Kevin Gillespie, a resident at Danybryn care home in Cardiff, said: “It’s not normal for me to be doing all this exercise,
Continuing his legacy, the charity currently runs care services globally, and also has specifi c projects to widen education and employment
opportunities for disabled people.
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