C2C for Kershaw's 2010 is a 147 mile coast to coast bike ride in aid of the amazing Dr. Kershaws hospice.

Date of the event: Friday 7th May - Sunday 9th of May.

The route was opened in 1994 running from Whitehaven on the west coast of Cumbria to the North East coast of Tynemouth.

The C2C starts in the former coal mining and industrial lands of West Cumbria, travels through the stunning scenery of the northern Lake District and heads into Keswick before passing through Penrith and the Eden Valley with its lush valleys and sandstone villages. It then starts the climb up to Hartside and onto the unspoilt Northern Pennines - the roof of England. There then follows an undulating ride as the C2C meanders through old lead mining villages, such as Nenthead and Rookhope, and down into the Durham Dales before entering the old steel town of Consett. From here it's an easy ride through one of Britain's old industrial heartlands to the North Sea and Sunderland. There is also the option of starting at Workington, St Bees or Maryport and/or finishing at Tynemouth.

The route is made up of approximately....

Main Roads - mainly short sections through urban areas - 4%
Minor Roads - quiet, country roads - 50%
Cyclepaths/Off Road - disused railway lines etc - 46%

For more info. visit;

www.c2c-guide.co.uk/

 

Background to the C2C for Kershaw's

Dr Kershaw's Hospice is so called because the building was left to the people of Royton by Dr. John Kershaw to be used to meet the health needs of the population of the area.  It was originally a Cottage Hospice, but opened as a Hospice in September 1989, following significant planning, fundraising and refurbishment.

The aim of the service is to provide specialist palliative care and support, primarily to patients living with a life-limiting illness.  Care and support is offered to patients and their families and friends throughout the various stages of their illness.

At present the Hospice needs to raise £1,750,000 each year equating to approximately £4,750 per day running costs.  They do receive a percentage from the local Primary Care Group, but over £1,300,000 must be raised independently every year and this is set to rise!

For more info. on the work of Dr. Kershaws please visit www.drkershawshospice.org.uk

There are many people who have been involved in the setting up of this event, for some people it is for personal reasons, for others it is simply because they want to help Dr. Kershaws maintain and improve the amazing care and support that is given to patients with life-limiting illnesses.

The 2010 C2C for Kershaws is hopefully the first of many annual coast to coast bike rides that we will be attempting so please forward this page on to as many people as possible and get involved either by donating, or just spreading the word.

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 - We raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thankyou so much for taking the time to visit our 'C2C for Kershaws' JustGiving page. 

It just remains for us to say please, please, please - dig deep and donate now because the chances are one day you or someone you know may need to use the invaluable service and care this wonderful organisation provides.

Once again thankyou!

C2C for Kershaw's Team List – 10/03/10

1. Warren Flaherty
2. Adam Flaherty
3. Brendan Flaherty
4. Lee Nickerson
5. Darren Taylor
6. Andrew Westphal
7. Nic Dawson
8. Stuart Gibson
9. Stephen Mchugh
10. Ian Richardson
11. Grant Bithel
12. Craig Kobierski
13. Danny Wild
14. Gavin dodd
15. David Wilson
16. Chris Dawson
17. Richard Wild
18. Richard Barber
19. Tim Greenwood
20. Pete Archer
21. Steven Herring
22. Andy German
23. Craig Highton
24. Paul Brooks
25. Daniel Kearns
26. Paul Dobrowolski
27. Courtney Wright
28. Greg Flynn
29. Stephen Yates
30. Simon Carr
31. Gaz Oddie
32. Pete Fraine
33. Andy Lett
34. Kieron Jackson
35. Mick Whelan
36. Chris Morrell
37. Nick Sanders
38. Phil Middleton
39. Michael Whitfield
40. Neal Gibbons

41. Robert Tagg

42. Ben Mayers

For more info. and updates please check our website; www.c2cforkershaws.co.uk