THE GREATER MANCHESTER HOSPICE IS LOOKING FOR THOSE TO TAKE PART IN THE CYCLING EVENT IN THEIR NAME
Are you ready to get on your bike for St Ann’s Hospice? The Greater Manchester charity is looking for volunteers to take part in the 2025 Tour de Manc on behalf of the hospice, with a special St Ann’s discount available
This is the fourth year St Ann’s Hospice is set to be a charity partner for the Greater Manchester cycling event.
St Ann’s Hospice is currently running its Build it Together appeal for the creation of a new hospice building in Heald Green, Stockport, replacing the current site there which has been in operation for over 50 years. St Ann’s also has a more modern hospice in Little Hulton, Salford.
The campaign has raised over £1,300,000 of the remaining £2,000,000 target. A big push is needed to raise the remaining £700,000 as the new build is already under construction.
Why not take in the sights of Greater Manchester and enjoy the fantastic, welcoming atmosphere at this Manchester cycling sportive, all while fundraising to make the new hospice a reality for patients?
Over the previous four years, the event has raised approximately £15,000 for St Ann’s each year. This money is raised through sponsorship from people taking part on behalf of St Ann’s and the hospice receives a lumpsum from Tour de Manc later in the year due to being a charity partner.
Capital Partnership Fundraiser for St Ann’s Hospice, Liz Greenwood believes the event is a great opportunity to raise some much-needed funds for St Ann’s through sponsorship.
“We are delighted to be returning to Tour de Manc as a charity partner once again this year. This incredible event is not only great for promoting physical wellbeing but is vital for us as a charity as it will raise some much-needed funds for our new build in Heald Green. I look forward to welcoming all of our cyclists who will in no doubt be preparing and training over the next few months on the day!” Liz said.
Tour De Manc takes place on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Registration is now open. There are four distances to compete in so there is something for every cyclist.
The four distances are the Northern Quarter – 60km/37 miles, the Manc Challenge – 100km/62 miles, the Classic Manc – 165km/103 miles, and the Mad Manc – 201km/125 miles.
Cyclists who sign up through St Ann’s will receive a special discount, with £5 off Tour de Manc prices and an early bird rate available until October 31. More information and the registration form can be found at www.sah.org.uk/TDM.