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Members of the Bristol Esporta health and fitness club are taking part in a 24 hour marathon spin bike a thon to raise money and awareness for local chariy, Have Stick Will Travel (HSWT). HSWT was established in 2008 by a local man, Dan Gallimore, who became visually impaired after a violent assault whilst going to the aid of a man being severely attacked. Dan was the inaugral winner of the Daily Mirror Pride of  Britain Awards in 1999. He has since rebuilt his life and set up HSWT to help other visually impaired individuals.

The charity is looking to raise funds to provide grants to people in this group whose lives will be dramatically improved by the provision of aids such as talking watches, microwaves and specialist computer software. They are also looking to provide blind awareness training to businesses and organisations.

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Esporta Health Club Bristol, General Manager, Rod Buckman said: “I would urge anyone who wants to get involved to support this fantastic local charity to get in touch and we will give them a slot on the bikes. We are delighted to be able to support Daniel’s work – he is a remarkable individual who shows what human spirit can do in the face of adversity. I’ll be doing a session on the bikes too – it’ll be hard work, but is for a great cause.”

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All the best from the bike-a-thon team,

Julie Holland, Dan Gallimore, Anella Gallimore, Adam Gallimore, Sylvie Gallimore, Rod Buckman, Mark Parry,Kadri,Andrew Hill, Natalie Boatman, Bob Partridge, Rich Spear, Colin Bell, Parrish Harper, Laura Edwards, Paul Clark, Bev Hill, Belinda Simpkin, Patsy Coleman, Andrea Gealer, Fran Ivey, Karen Bamford, Stephen Moir, Peter Morton, Steve Fogg, Kim Farmer, Anne Griffin, Carole Jones, Helen Buff, Ray Priest, Carole Jones, Mark Grotze, Rich Ryland, Martine Ryland, Tom Smith, Glyn McGlyn,Sacha Lane, Sheila Lane, David Wright, Joanna Wright, Jodie Harvey, Paul Crook, Kevin Tomkins, Claire Joseph, Kate Spalding, Nicola Horton, Nicola Ingerfield, Fran Ivey , James Bromley, Lois Croucher, Debbie Hill, Steve Fitt, Steve Court, Jerome Lane, Paul Emsley, Anton Lane, Dougie Cook, Nathan Harrington and Mike Lloyd.