Karen Teale Memorial Bike Run

Saturday 6 September 2008

Application and Sponsorship Forms now available

The fifth riding of the Karen Teale Memorial Bike Run (the sixth riding of the Alford Charity Bike Run) will be held on Saturday 6 September 2008.

In the last five years over £50,000 has been raised for a range of local and national charities as well as other local groups.

Two runs again - the 13 miles around Alford, and the 27 miles around upper Donside, with the kiddies run within Haughton Park.

2008 Beneficiaries

In 2008 the funds raised will be split between:

Macmillan Nurses specialise in cancer and palliative care, providing support and information to people with cancer - and their families, friends and carers - from the point of diagnosis and during their illness.

They help patients make informed decisions about their treatment, and guide them through the maze of different services also help people to cope with problems such as the symptoms associated with treatment and disease.

There are around 2,500 Macmillan Nurses, who work both in people's own homes and in hospitals. Most Macmillan Nurses work for the NHS, so their services are free. Many people are referred to a Macmillan Nurse by their GP, District Nurse, Consultant or Ward Sister.

All Macmillan Nurses are Registered Nurses with at least five years' experience, including two or more years in cancer or palliative care. They also complete specialist courses in managing pain and other symptoms, and in psychological support. Part of their role is also to share their expertise with colleagues, to help improve standards of care, and to co-ordinate care between hospital and the patient's home.

Alford Primary School are trying to raise money to buy an RM NoteBus 16+. This is a trolley with 16 laptop computers and built-in chargers. It also has wireless internet access and printing facilities. This will give us a mobile computer classroom/portable ICT suite which will greatly enhance the learning and teaching opportunities in the school. It’s expensive! Depending on the features we opt for, it could cost £15,000. We will need a few more fund-raising events over the next year to achieve this, but it will be worth it.