‘Tis the season to fundraise - and 100 cycling Santas in Devon have been doing just that - cycling from Exmouth to Topsham yesterday to raise funds for the local cancer charity FORCE.
FORCE (Friends of the Oncology and Radiotherapy Centre, Exeter), uses its funding to purchase state of the art equipment to improve cancer treatment in the area.
Sarah Daniels, FORCE head of fundraising, told the Exeter Express: “This event is a real family affair with the emphasis firmly on festive fun to get everyone who takes part into the Christmas spirit”.
Fancy getting involved in a Santa cycle yourself?
In Liverpool there's a Santa Cycle for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital taking place on Sunday 14th December. This unique Christmas charity event will see hundreds of cyclists covering a several mile route from Pier Head to Alder Hey, dressed in full Santa suits.
Once the cycling Santas arrive at their destination, they will also be delivering sacks of Christmas presents to all of the sick children at the hospital.
Click here for more information.
In Hampton Court, the QEF Santa Cycle is taking place on Sunday 8th December. The 10k ride on the morning of Sunday 7 December starting at 10am will take you along a flat path between Hampton Court Bridge and Kingston Bridge and back. It
All proceeds from the event will go towards creating new ‘Bugzi’ wheelchairs for severely disabled young children.
For more information, click here.
In Blackpool, a ride will take place from the Sandcastle Waterpark down to Gynn Square and back, all traffic free along the promenade, on the 28th Dec in support of the Trinity Hospice.
All entrants will receive a FREE Santa Suit, commemorative medal and well deserved hot chocolate.
For more information, click here.
In Richmond, cycling Santas will be delivering gifts to Shooting Star CHASE Children's Hospice on Saturday 6th December.
For more information click here.
Are you arranging a Santa ride in your local area? Let us know in the comments below.
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