Rome to Home!
Leading aquarium rental specialists Aqua Rentals were proud to sponsor and support the recent ‘Rome to Home’ bike ride team in aid of the British Heart Foundation.
Kevin Batty and Phil Westerman decided to undertake this mammoth ride following the very sudden death of Kevin’s father in law last year. Stuart Thompson died whilst swimming with his granddaughter at Sun lane swimming baths in Wakefield. Lynsey Thompson, Stuart’s daughter, said “My Dad was a healthy active 61 year old man who was devoted to his family his death was a complete shock”.
The family want to raise awareness of this important charity and have set themselves a challenge of raising £10,000 over a series of fundraising events.
‘Rome to Home’ was the largest of the events to organise and Lynsey, who is the Fundraiser Coordinator, went on to say, “Kevin has cycled 1,547 miles from Rome to Wakefield, taking on four countries in 16 days. Phil was there to support and followed Kevin in a vehicle in case of any problems ”.
So far this event has raised a whopping £5600 and the cash is still being counted.
From all of the team at Aqua Rentals well done to all involved and we look forward to supporting other upcoming events!
You can still donate by clicking on the following link www.justgiving.com/rome2home2014
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