In 2024, due to the generous income from our cyclists and their sponsorship we were able to make a substantial donation to the Saint Michael’s Hospice Group operating out of Harrogate and Thirsk.

New regulations concerning health and safety dictated that there was a need to replace patient beds and so the charity was able to source a new bed and mat.

At the same time there was enough funding to provide a sofa bed available to families, so that they might stay the night.

With monies left over, provision was made within the in patient unit for items such as touch lamps, dementia friendly clocks, handheld mirrors and alexa devices.  All to make rooms feel more like home and more user friendly.

We were also, with the help of the Rotary Club of Wensleydale, to source additional funding towards a new hoist so that patients may be moved in a safe and dignified way.

These are examples of the wonderful way that our cyclists, whilst hopefully enjoying a brilliant day on their bikes can help others endure their passage through terminal illnesses.

Thank you from the Bike Ride team.