SPECIAL EVENT IN KING’S LYNN TO RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL GIRL WITH RARE FORM OF CANCER
Posted by: electime 22nd October 2019
Eight men are planning to take part in a 24-hour Cyclothon in King’s Lynn to help raise money for a local girl who has been diagnosed with a very rare form of bone cancer.
Five-year-old Lily Wright, from Tilney, has been diagnosed with Paediatric Chordoma which affects around one in 20 million youngsters and is currently undergoing radiotherapy treatment in Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
The cyclists, who all work for Hughes Electrical, will be taking part in the event at its store on Norfolk Street in King’s Lynn.
It starts at 1.00pm on 25 October and finishes at 2.00pm on 26 October with the money raised being shared between the cancer ward at Addenbrooke’s hospital and the Drew Barker-Wright charity which has been supporting Lily, her mum Emma and dad Jon. The charity was founded by a couple whose son died from the cancer in 2017.
The Cyclothon has been organised by Tom Hunn who said; “My daughter is a class mate of Lily’s at Tilney All Saints Primary, and a good friend, so when I heard about her condition I was determined to try and help.
“As a keen cyclist I hit upon the idea of a Cyclothon and was delighted when so many of my colleagues offered their support – Rob Harman, Benjamin Parr, Arnold Soblys, Steve Bramham, Stuart Baker and Phill Coady, plus Nigel Jeavons from our Hunstanton branch. From Friday lunchtime we will be taking turns on the special ‘turbo trainer’ to complete the marathon event and we are delighted Jon Wright will be cycling the final leg.
“Leading up to 25 October visitors to the store will be able to donate a minimum of £1 to guess the number of miles we will have ‘travelled’ over the duration of the event with the chance to win a £40 Hughes voucher.”
Anybody wanting to donate, or help with the Cyclothon can contact Tom Hunn on 01553 766551.
