Kirk campaign raised £8100 to ‘brake the cycle’

CHARITY cyclists from a Dumfries church have now handed over the monies raised in a 73 mile cycle ride in September.

The group of ten from St George’s Church braved the elements on two wheels from the Isle of Whithorn back to Dumfries as part of their Brake The Cycle fundraiser.

Their efforts made £8100 for Tearfund and Cardiac Risk in the Young (David Hill Memorial Fund).

Following the cheque presentations, a St George’s spokesperson said: “Thanks to our cyclists, the congregation, our support teams, D&G Blood Bikes, the Isle Church, the Whithorn community, the local media and everyone who supported and/or made a donation, we are extremely grateful to you all.”

Accepting on behalf of CRY, cyclist Rodger Hill, who set up the David Hill Memorial Fund after the death of his son, said: “We were delighted to be part of this fantastic challenge completed by an awesome team. The funds raised will be used to provide cardiac screening for around 57 young people across D&G, so we are very grateful.”

Bee Roy, head of Tearfund Scotland, added: “We are so grateful to the team from St George’s Church in Dumfries for completing this incredible challenge and for the generosity shown by everyone.

“The funds raised will make a vital difference – helping Tearfund continue working through local churches around the world to support families lifting themselves out of extreme poverty, and ensuring we can respond swiftly when disasters strike. This support comes at a crucial time, and we are deeply thankful.”

Meanwhile, the cyclists also paid tribute to their late church elder, John Glover, who came up with the challenge. He died before he could complete it but was represented on the day by his wife Marion.

The rest of the team included Lesley Hill, Rev Donald Campbell, Erin Campbell, Andy McDougall, Dave McAdam, David Mowat, Tony Read and Lorna Read.