Fundraiser on 1000 Mile Cycle Challenge for Kent’s Disabled Children!

A Cyclist is riding the length of Britain in aid of David’s Day, a cause dedicated to providing unique days out for disabled children and their families in Kent.
By: Royal British Legion Industries
 
MAIDSTONE, U.K. - May 31, 2013 - PRLog -- Chris Beale is currently on a fundraising cycle which started on Wednesday, 22nd May in aid of David’s Day, a unique day out for children with disabilities in Kent.

Kent charity, Royal British Legion Industries (http://www.rbli.co.uk/), set up David’s Day in memory of David Rowlands MBE, a former Director of RBLI. David had two passions in life, steam railways and enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. When David passed away unexpectedly in 2008, RBLI decided to establish David’s Day, a day out for children with disabilities and their families, in his memory. The first David’s Day saw some 50 disabled children and their families enjoy a traditional day of entertainment and ride at the Kent and East Sussex Railway.

After hearing about David’s Day, Chris Beale, a Design Engineer from Kings Hill in Kent, decided to plan a fundraising initiative to help raise money and awareness of the cause. He decided that, since he was a keen cyclist, completing a 1000 mile ride across the length of the British Isles would be the biggest challenge he could set himself and by far the furthest he would have ever pedalled.

Chris explains, ‘I wanted to do something that would really push my boundaries and make people stop and take notice of this great local cause! I hope to do some good by raising money and providing an opportunity for more families to enjoy David’s Day.

The route will be the furthest I’ve ever cycled, approximately 1080 miles, starting from Lands End  on the 22nd May and finishing at John o’ Groats on the 6th June, which is an average of nearly 70 miles a day over 16 days! I’ll also be tweeting photos and updates from points of interest en route via the handle @ChrisBealeLeJog.’

Chris aims to raise more than £2,500 for David’s Day by completing the cycle challenge. To donate online visit www.charitygiving.co.uk/chrisbeale. Alternatively, you can donate via cheque made payable to Royal British Legion Industries and sent to RBLI, RBL Village, Hall Road, Aylesford ME20 7NL (please add your contact details and ‘DD1000MileCycle’ on the reverse).

David’s Day events are made possible by the combined efforts of charitable companies; Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) and Maidstone Special Needs Support Service (http://www.m4s.org.uk/) (M4S). For more information about David’s Day please visit www.rbli-davidsday.co.uk or email enquires@rbli.co.uk.
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