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St Ann's Hospice is calling for volunteers to join the 2025 Tour de Manc. This marks the fourth consecutive year the hospice in Little Hulton has partnered with the cycling event. A special St Ann’s discount will be available for those who register to ride on behalf of the hospice.
The event is part of the hospice's fundraising efforts and helps support its 'Build it Together' appeal. This is the fourth year St Ann’s Hospice is set to be a charity partner for the Greater Manchester cycling event (Image: Supplied) This appeal aims to create a new hospice building in Heald Green, Stockport, replacing the current site that has been in operation for more than 50 years. The campaign has already raised more than £1,300,000 of the £2,000,000 target.
A further £700,000 is needed to complete the construction of the new building, which is already underway. The annual Tour de Manc event has historically raised 'about £15,000 for St Ann’s each year.' Funds are gathered through sponsorship from participants and a lump sum donation from Tour de Manc, as St Ann’s is a charity partner.
Liz Greenwood, Capital Partnership Fundraiser for St Ann’s Hospice, said: "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.
" A big push is needed to raise the remaining £700,000 as the new build is already under construction (Image: Supplied) Tour De Manc is set to take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, and registration is now open. There are four distances to compete in, catering to all levels of cyclists . The four distances are the Northern Quarter which is 60km/37 miles, the Manc Challenge at 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 sah.org.
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