Andy's Cycling Fundraiser for Wythenshawe Good Neighbours

Samantha Days is organizing this fundraiser.

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Andy has pledged to pedal a total of at least 2,024 miles in 2024 to raise £2,024 in support of our community group - Wythenshawe Good Neighbours (WGN).

WGN provides social and creative opportunities for older Wythenshawe residents (aged 50+, with many aged over 70 and living alone) to get together, make friends and try new things. We do this through providing a weekly community lunch and coffee mornings (with guests coming to speak on a range of topics); day trips; cultural activities; a monthly Newsletter; and a Volunteer Drivers Scheme to take Members from A-B, connecting them to their local community.

We also help our older people to build their personal resilience - through sign-posting them to support services, and through our own practical resilience resource for our Members.

Thank you to all those who have already donated to Andy's fundraiser - including through his original Just Giving Crowdfunder campaign which closed in May 2024, after he had raised £1,204. Andy is determined to reach his fundraising goal of £2,024 and we are supporting him all the way!

With funds raised by Andy, we will be able to provide all our Members (over 150 older people) with:

A handy WGN 2025 'resilience' diary featuring information about local support services (including our own Volunteer Drivers Scheme), emergency contacts and helpful 'what to do if...' scenarios.
A small festive gift to boost spirits at what can be a challenging time for older people.

If Andy exceeds his target, we will also be able to:

reduce the costs of an autumn coach trip for our Members (they really enjoy a change of scene and a day out).

Samantha Days (WGN Manager), says:

"We're thrilled that WGN is the chosen good cause for Andy's incredible fundraising challenge. 'Wheel' be with him all the way as he cycles 2,024 miles in 2024 and we wish him the best of luck!"

Andy has this to say about his fundraiser:

"Back in January, I wanted to raise funds for a local good cause. I chose Wythenshawe Good Neighbours as I'm very familiar with the great work they do in support of older residents - to combat social isolation by connecting over 50s to their community.

Cycling's a great way for me to keep fit and feel good mentally. I also like to do my bit for the environment, so a bike challenge, to complete 2,024 miles during 2024 for a good cause, was the perfect fit.

I've cycled through wonderful scenery and countryside this year for my fundraiser. I've also been building up the mileage through cycling to and from work - so I'm reducing my carbon footprint too. It's all been going so well that I've decided to add an extra 1,000 miles to my total - so make that 3,024 miles in 2024!"

Thank you so much to Andy - and to everyone who donates - for your support!