A group of Sunderland AFC staff will embark on a gruelling challenge for a fantastic cause following the final game of the football season.
31 members of staff from across the club are undertaking the epic Five Ferries Challenge. The testing cycle journey through some of Scotland’s most breath-taking scenery will see the group raise funds for the Bradley Lowery Foundation, a charity close to the hearts of the club and its supporters.
The two-day challenge involves cycling 52 miles across the Scottish islands, using five different ferry crossings in and around North Kintyre and Firth of Clyde to complete the route. There are four cycle stages, encompassing stunning coastline and countryside, involving some of the toughest roads on islands.
Chris Coleman and Kit Symons will also be joining the group.
Speaking about the challenge chief executive Martin Bain said: “Bradley had such a huge impact on our football club and it is fantastic to see our staff coming together to support a cause that means so much to them and to Sunderland fans. It will be a tough challenge but there is a real desire from the group to complete the route to raise awareness and as much money as possible for the Bradley Lowery Foundation.”
Gemma Lowery added: “There have been so many fantastic fundraising initiatives taking place and for the club that Bradley loved so much to be at the forefront of that is brilliant. We really appreciate the efforts that the Sunderland staff are going to in order to raise money for the charity and we’ll be supporting them all the way.”
Sunderland AFC launched its For Bradley initiative, in conjunction with the Bradley Lowery Foundation, at the end of 2017, with the aim of creating a holiday home for sick children and their families, allowing them to spend precious time together, to be named Bradley’s Place.
HOW TO DONATE
Every penny raised by the riders’ efforts will go to the Bradley Lowery Foundation. To support them in their challenge visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sunderland-afc.
Sunderland AFC sincerely thanks the following organisations who have kindly provided their support for the trip, it is very much appreciated by everyone involved:
- Pro Rider Cycling - www.proridercycling.com
- Parks of Hamilton - www.parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Everyone Active - www.everyoneactive.com
- Totum Sport – www.totumsport.co.uk
For more information on the Five Ferries Challenge, visit www.5ferrychallenge.com.
