Tutbury cylists to ride more than 130 miles for Alzheimer's Society
Published 8 July 2011
Nestlé staff from Tutbury in Staffordshire will zoom past Walsall, Solihull and Banbury on Tuesday 12 July as they join in a 500 mile cycle relay for Alzheimer's Society.
The team from Nestlé's site in Marston Lane, Tutbury, will pedal their way to Bicester, Oxfordshire, clocking up 86.7 miles in a day. The next day (13 July) they will get back on their bikes and ride another 53 miles to Hayes, Middlesex.
More than 60 Nestlé staff across the UK are taking part in the cycle challenge, with the final team crossing the finish line at Nestlé's head office in Croydon on 14 July.
Paula Thomas, Nestlé Charity Champion for Tutbury said:
'We are so excited about taking part - we have been training lots and are raring to go. Parts of the route may be hard but I know the thought of raising so much money for Alzheimer's Society will keep us going.
We are raising funds to help run the charity's National Dementia Helpline, and to fund crucial research into dementia. In just 10 years a million people will be living with this devastating condition, so it's really important we raise as much as possible.'
Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer's Society, said:
'The cycle challenge promises to be a fantastic event, and I would like to wish the cyclists from Tutbury the best of luck. Alzheimer's Society supports people to live well with dementia today and funds research to find a cure for tomorrow. All funds raised through this event will help us continue our vital work.'
