The Tom Smith Memorial Challenge

Our M.D. Mr Darren Turner together with others are cycling tandem bikes to raise money for Derian House Children's Hospice in memory of a brave 14yr old boy Tom Smith.

The registered charity number is 1005165 and full details can be found at http://www.justgiving.com/thetomsmithmemorialchallenge. All proceeds will go to Derian House Children’s Hospice which specializes in the care of terminally ill children and do a fantastic job. Our connection with Derian House is through a courageous 14yr old boy Tom Smith who sadly lost his battle with cancer on 6th February 2006 after a long determined fight with the disease.

In memory of him our Managing Director Mr Darren Turner, together with others, are challenging themselves to ride 220 miles in 3 days. The Tom Smith Memorial Challenge is not just any old bike ride. Firstly the bikes that are being ridden are tandem bikes and the challenge is to commence as the final whistle blows at Tom’s beloved Turf Moor where Burnley are playing West Ham on Saturday 6th February 2010. The team of riders will then have to ride from Burnley Football Club some 220 miles aiming to arrive at Crawen Cottage in Fulham before the kick off between Burnley v Fulham game on Tuesday 9th February 2010.

Every penny helps so please give generously if you can. I think you will agree, the challenge is going to be no easy task especially if this weather continues and the cause is most definitely a worthy one so please show your support.