In September Dumfries Devorgilla Rotary embarked on a 7 hour Cyclathon Challenge at Tesco, Cuckoo Bridge, Dumfries in aid of Myeloma UK. The challenge used a static bike within the foyer of Tesco taking it in turns to cycle the distance from Tesco Dumfries to Myeloma UK headquarters in Edinburgh. By the end of the 7 hours over 130 miles had been cycled smashing the target and in doing so raising an amazing £891.23 by the very generous donations from Tesco shoppers.
Myeloma is an incurable blood cancer with approximately 5900 people diagnosed each year. Myeloma UK supports pioneering research and advocates for patients to get access to new treatments, but the ultimate goal is to find a cure. To learn more, visit myeloma.org.uk/thanks-to-you.
The event could not have happened without the input of Rotarians and friends involved giving their time and effort in collecting and cycling for the event. In particularly, thanks must be provided to Tesco and specifically Anne Croucher, without whom the money could not be raised. Photographed are Anne Croucher of Tesco along with Andrew Clark, Robert Sommerville and President Bob Carruthers of Dumfries Devorgilla Rotary Club with a cheque for Myeloma UK.
Linzi Gilroy, Community Fundraiser for Myeloma UK said “Thank you for raising a fantastic £891.23 in support of Myeloma UK by organising a cycling challenge on static bikes at your local Tesco. As a charity, Myeloma UK receives no government or NHS funding, we rely completely on voluntary donations and gifts. Your support powers our work forward, improving the lives of patients and their families. Your dedication and hard work mean so much to us, thank you.”
