A Croydon builders’ merchant is supporting a dedicated colleague as they gear up for an incredible charity challenge, cycling more than 200 miles from London to Paris to raise vital funds for St Raphael’s Hospice.
Ready for his challenge: Chris Dack is riding his bicycle to Paris, taking a detour over the South Downs via Brighton this Sunday, all to raise funds for St Raphael’s
Chris Dack is the IT director at Harris and Bailey, and this Sunday he’s taking on the London to Brighton cycle ride.
But Dack won’t be stopping once he reaches the seafront. From there, he’ll continue to Paris, solo, aiming to ride down the Champs-Élysées by next Tuesday.
Dack will cover 210 miles in the three days, winding through the scenic countryside of southern England and northern France towards his personal finish line in the French capital.
Dack is self-funding the challenge entirely, so that every donation goes straight to the charity which supports people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses.
“Training has been going pretty well, but I’m under no illusion about how tough it’s going to be,” Dack said.
“Seeing the donations coming in is definitely giving me a boost and I’m really grateful to all of my fantastic colleagues for their support as I take on the challenge.
“I’m hoping to reach my fundraising target of £500 and every donation will help make a difference to a charity that does so much to support people and their families facing the toughest of times. If anyone can make a donation, I’d really appreciate it.”
Dack works for Harris and Bailey, based on Hastings Road, Addiscombe, founded 120 years ago and one of the largest independent building and plumbing distributors in the south of England, equipping the building and plumbing trade with a wide range of products, technical advice and expertise.
Neville Horsefield, Harris and Bailey’s managing director, said: “We’re really impressed that Chris is taking on this epic ride for charity and we’ll be cheering him on as he makes his way to Paris.
“Supporting our colleagues is something we’re all passionate about. We’ll be following Chris’ updates whilst he’s out on the road and we’re confident he will reach his fundraising target.”
St Raphael’s Hospice, established nearly 40 years ago at a site on London Road, Worcester Park, provides care for those affected by terminal or life-limiting illnesses, covering the Sutton and Merton areas.
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