Help 4 Heroes Charity Bike Ride – A Bridge Too Far

The charity Help 4 Heroes needs no introduction from me, their work to support our injured servicemen and women has become common knowledge and their achievements to date are simply staggering. But for those of you who require more information on what this worthwhile charity does and has achieved, visit their website at www.helpforheroes.org.uk

As part of their fundraising efforts, and in order to challenge myself, I am taking part in their “A Bridge Too Far” bike ride in September this year.  This involves cycling from London to Arnhem, a distance of 350 miles over 5 days (that’s 70 miles per day!), arriving in time to take part in the Arnhem commemorative ceremonies.

So why, other than raising money for a worthwhile charity, would I take on this challenge? Well basically I have two good reasons. One, being in memory of my little brother, Sgt Martin Tylor, AGC who sadly passed away in April 2004, but who lives on in his family and friends. Two, is that having visited both Baghdad and Basra my respect for our armed forces operating in those environments is immeasurable.  I cannot begin to imagine the courage it takes to constantly go out on a patrol, or in a convoy knowing that there is a very real likelihood that you, or one of your colleagues may be injured, or worse, not return.

And it is for those reasons, and because of the work that Help 4 Heroes does to support those who are injured in the line of duty, that I am doing this (that, and hopefully I will be lot fitter at the end of it!). So I would simply ask that you donate whatever you can to help me achieve my goal (which is to raise £2,500.00), but more importantly to help and support our servicemen and women, especially those who have been injured.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Many thanks for your support and generosity.

Paul Tylor