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Droitwich accountants firm staff gave up their lunchtimes for charity cycle

Droitwich Editorial 6th Aug, 2017   0

KIND-HEARTED staff from Droitwich accountancy firm Omerod Rutter have given their lunch breaks up to take part in a collective cycle ride for charity.

Sixteen employees took part in the ride, setting themselves the task of collectively cycling 136 miles at Droitwich Leisure Centre in five days.

This gruelling challenge was held in support of Francis Samasuwo, who works in the audit department of the same company, and took part in the annual Prudential RideLondon on Sunday (July 30) to raise cash for Breast Cancer Care.

The 24-year-old has ambitions on raising £5,000 for the charity after his mother, Jill, was diagnosed with breast cancer.




The bike rides were two of a number of fund-raising activities Francis is taking part in to help the charity’s efforts.

Francis says “I took part in the Prudential RideLondon last year, but was unfortunately unable to complete it due to accidents that took place en route.


But I didn’t let that put me off, which is why I decided to take part in it again this year, as it’s for a good cause that means such a great deal to me.

“It’s fantastic I have such supportive colleagues behind me too.”

The 136 miles his co-workers are cycling represented the distance to the start line at the Olympic Park in Stratford.

As well as cycling during their lunch-breaks, Francis’ colleagues will be holding a fund-raising dress down day and cake sale at the end of the week.

Francis has, up to this point, raised almost £300 in sponsorship.

Visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Francis-Samasuwo14 to sponsor Francis.

Go to www.breastcancercare.org.uk for more on the charity.

Story by Sam Arrowsmith.

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