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Wimbledon staff tackle Thames Bridges Bike Ride for the Stroke Association
GMB Union members in Wimbledon are gearing up to take part in the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 01 October.
The team of five were inspired to take on the challenge after their colleague, Maxine Wyss, had a stroke in June
Fevzi Hussein, Branch President from GMB Communication Workers Union staff branch, said: “Maxine’s stroke was a huge shock to us. We really miss having her around the office, but very thankful she’s in the hands of the incredible NHS staff at Kings College Hospital.
“We thought what better way to make Maxine smile, than for her to see us in lycra and on our bikes! We want to support other stroke survivors like Maxine, and raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.”
Thames Bridges Bike Ride 2017 will start at Kings House Sports Ground in Chiswick and participants can take part in a 55, 35 or eight-mile circular route. Each route will lead cyclists through London; taking in world-famous landmarks, crossing iconic and beautiful Thames Bridges.
Emma Evans, Events Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “With around 1.2 million people across the UK living with the devastating impact of stroke, it is vital that we have people like the team from the GMB Trade Union at our Thames Bridges Bike Ride to raise funds and help us conquer stroke. The money raised will fund vital research and support for stroke survivors, as well as help to prevent people from having a stroke.
“It’s fantastic to see the team taking on this challenge for their colleague. We send Maxine our best wishes for full and speedy recovery.”
Thames Bridges Bike Ride will take place on Sunday 01 October 2017. The bike ride will start at alongside the Thames at Kings House Sports Ground. Supporters can take part in our eight, 35 or 55 mile route. For more information, please visit: www.stroke.org.uk/TBBR
To sponsor the team from GMB Trade Union, please visit: www.mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/fevzihussein1