Your friends are fundraising. Don't miss out, opt in.

Fundraiser complete

This page is now closed, but you can still donate to the cause directly

Merseyrail's Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

Mersey Rail is raising money for The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Charity
Donations cannot currently be made to this page

Merseyrail Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge · 15 September 2011

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital is one of the UK's leading specialist hospitals for the care of people with heart and lung diseases. With your help we are able to purchase vital equipment, fund innovative research and provide additional amenities for our patients and their families.

Story

<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit our&nbsp;JustGiving page.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Congratulations to the cyclists involved in the Merseyrail Coast to Coast (East meets West) Charity&nbsp;Bike&nbsp;Ride which was completed on Sunday 18th September at 6.00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A tired but jubilant team&nbsp;rode into the grounds of Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital&nbsp;for a hero'</span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">s welcome.&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The cyclists had covered 500 miles in 4 days travelling through the Peak District, Lincoln, Skegness, Loughborough, Barmouth and finally back to Liverpool.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Lord Mayor of Liverpool joined the cyclists for the leg of the&nbsp;journey, together with the Chief Executive of LHCH and four members of hospital staff.</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Praising the cyclists during&nbsp;a reception held at the hospital&nbsp;the Lord Mayor thanked Merseyrail and the cyclists&nbsp;for the challenge they had endured in order to raise&nbsp;funds for the&nbsp;hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong></strong><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On behalf of patients and staff at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital&nbsp;THANK YOU&nbsp;Merseyrail for nominating us as your Charity of the Year and for the gallant&nbsp;efforts you continue to strive for in order to help us improve the patient experience&nbsp;at our hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp; Congratulations and well done to all the team who participated in this cycle ride.&nbsp; Your spirit and determination is to be applauded.&nbsp; Thank you all again.</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p>

Donation summary

Total
£39,349.99
+ £477.50 Gift Aid
Online
£2,899.99
Offline
£36,450.00

Charities pay a small fee for our service. Learn more about fees