Bridgestone Fundraisers Cycle for Transaid in Zambia

Acting on the company’s nomination of Transaid for Bridgestone’s charity of 2009, two avid cyclists from the tyre manufacturer’s Midlands base are gearing up to cycle 420 kilometres across Zambia. Graham Hooper and Gary Grove are undertaking the Transaid Cycle Zambia Challenge, which will see them tackling all terrains – including off-roading through traditional Zambian villages – to help raise awareness and vital funds for the charity’s projects across the country.

The pair are hoping to raise £4,000 through donations from colleagues at Bridgestone, as well as family and friends, which will support Transaid’s work in Zambia, improving infrastructure and building local knowledge on the importance of road safety. In addition to the cycling challenge a number of other fundraising activities are to be organised by the firm throughout the year.

Hooper, fleet admin manager at Bridgestone, comments, “Transaid has been chosen as Bridgestone’s charity for 2009 as there is a strong synergy with Bridgestone’s own values when it comes to educating road users on the importance of safety.

“When this opportunity arose, Gary and I jumped at the chance to get involved. I have always been a keen athlete and active fundraiser, but this particular challenge is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a real difference to people less fortunate than ourselves.”

To make a donation, readers can visit http://www.justgiving.com/grahamhooper and for more information on the Transaid Cycle Zambia Challenge visit http://www.transaid.org/support-us/events-and-appeals/transaid-cycle-zambia-challenge-2009.