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An NHS charity.
Registered charity no: 1059043
Registered address:
5 Old Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3TG
Cat and Fiddle Challenge
Thursday 22nd October 2009
Fundraiser Stuart Webster, along with sons Joseph and Stanley, took part in the Cat and Fiddle Challenge in October. This 88km bike ride from Stoke to Macclesfield, involved a 7 mile climb up the Cat and Fiddle road to Buxton, Axe Edge and then back to Stoke.
The team of three completed the challenge in just under 4 ½ hours cycling time, with an hour for stops. It was a dry but cold start for the team, which turned to rain on the accent of the Cat and Fiddle. After a break they endured a cold and wet decent to the outskirts of Buxton and were quite glad of the uphill of Axe Edge. The team returned to normal temperature with the climb over Axe Edge, before enjoying the sun for the last 20 miles or so.
Stuart explains: “So many of our friends and their families have benefited from the medical treatment available at the Royal Hallamshire, Northern General and Sheffield Children’s hospitals, so we really felt that Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust deserved our support.
“This challenge gave us the opportunity to demonstrate that with the right medical treatment at the right time, life can be thrilling and exciting even when things are tough, and that obstacles however many, can be overcome.”
Fundraiser Isla Denoon said: “We would like to thank Stuart, Joseph and Stanley for completing this challenge on our behalf, particularly considering the changeable weather conditions they experienced! The team opted to raise money for our General Fund, to allow us to spend their money where the need is felt to be greatest. This is always incredibly helpful to us as we can direct donations exactly where they are needed.”
So far, the team has raised just under £600, however, their JustGiving page is still open, so if you would like to show your support by making a donation, why not visit http://www.justgiving.com/Stuart-Webster/
If you are interested in raising funds for the SHCT General Fund, or for any of the hospitals in Sheffield, why not contact Isla on 0114 226 3415 or at isla.denoon@shct.nhs.uk for further information.