Pedal power aiming to raise £5,000 for local charity
A nine-strong team of Devonians are cycling the length of the country to raise funds for Exeter-based charity Rainbow Living.
It’s an eclectic group, ranging from experienced cyclists to complete novices, and including four of pensionable age! Event organiser Curly Wright, a 69 year old pensioner, is joined by Shirley French, 70, a retired senior nurse who is in remission from cancer, and former Devon and Cornwall Police Officer Terry Windeatt, 70.
The rest of the team includes Dr James Haytor, who works at the Cheriton Bishop and Christow surgeries, Dick Scagell, 63, chairman of Brixham Town FC, Tony Pinniger, a Rainbow Living Board member, businesswoman Trudy Loveday, Ieuan Lovett, a website builder, and Christine Browse, a former care worker who has seen firsthand how much independent supported living can change lives.
The group began the 930 mile journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End today, the 20th September. They aim to raise £5,000 for local charity Rainbow Living’s current project – a fourth Rainbow House in Exeter.
Rainbow Living is a volunteer-run charity which already has three Rainbow Houses, two in Exeter and one in Torquay; Rainbow House Four is part of the charity’s expansion plans to be able to support more young adults locally, and will be home to a group of young adults with learning and other disabilities.
You can make a donation to the Rainbow Quest team here http://bit.ly/RainbowQuest
Event organiser Curly said: “I’ve known about Rainbow Living for a few years now and am so impressed by the work the charity does. It’s a completely volunteer-run charity and the people involved are committed to doing marvelous work to support young people who have a lot more difficulties than others. They are the nicest bunch of people I have ever come across in my life and they really do deserve support.”
Ruth Airdrie from Rainbow Living said: “We are so grateful to all nine of these wonderful cyclists for undertaking this epic cycle for Rainbow Living. All money raised will go directly towards a fourth Rainbow house in the area, making a real difference to the lives of young adults with disabilities.”
The Rainbow Quest team will be celebrating their achievements with a Coming Home Party on the 7th October – you can buy tickets for the event here http://bit.ly/HomeComingParty
