Mortgage leaders make charity cycle pledge
Leaders from across the mortgage industry are set to take part in an epic 456-mile cycling challenge to raise money for two chosen charities.
This May, 10 faces from the mortgage world will saddle up in a bid to cycle from Edinburgh to London in just four days to raise money for Magic Moments and Crisis.
The Mortgage 400 will cover on average more than 100 miles per day as they travel through some of the UK’s most iconic cities, including Newcastle, York and Cambridge.
Organisers John Doughty from Just Mortgages and LBG’s Andy Dean, will be joined by eight other riders from mortgage companies as well as guest riders on selected legs to help boost support and raise additional funds.
Chosen charities
Magic Moments is dedicated to providing children with life-limiting illnesses and their families with a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Disneyland. It also provides emotional support and respite for families and funding for the likes of appliances, hoists, supplies and toys.
Crisis is one of the UK’s leading national charities dedicated to ending homelessness, providing safe shelter and emergency accommodation, warm meals and essentials, specialist support and long-term housing solutions.
John Doughty, Chapter Managing Director at Just Mortgages said, “Alongside Andy, I’m thrilled to be launching the Mortgage 400 and bringing together the great and the good from across the industry to raise money for two incredible charities.
“It promises to be a gruelling, but epic four days as we cycle from capital to capital and stop off in some great cities along the way. We hope we can count on the support of our industry peers and colleagues to get behind all the riders and raise as much money as possible for both Magic Moments and Crisis.”
Andy Dean, Head of Housing and Sustainability at Lloyds Banking Group, added, “Both charities provide a critical lifeline to vulnerable people in different stages of life and I can think of no better cause than supporting their transformative work. The challenge will certainly test our commitment and our resilience, but will be all worth it if we can raise vital funds for these two charities.”
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