Parkers pedals to the fundraising finish line
Colleagues from Parkers Properties have cycled 180 miles across four counties to raise more than £4,000 for Ronald McDonald House.
Cyclists from West Oxfordshire estate agency, Parkers Properties, have completed a gruelling 180-mile challenge to raise money for charity.
Brendan and Lisa Kay, owners of Parkers’ Witney and Eynsham branches, were joined by colleagues Simon Gregory, Ash Howes and Jayson Wicks for the two-day Tour de Parkers fundraiser.
The team cycled between all 17 branches across the Parkers group, covering Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Berkshire.
The challenge began at the Parkers branch in Stroud and finished at the company’s new Basingstoke office at the end of the second day.
So far, the team has raised more than £4,000 for Ronald McDonald House at Oxford Children’s Hospital, which provides accommodation for families whose children are receiving treatment in hospital.
More branches, more miles
Brendan Kay, Managing Director of Parkers in West Oxfordshire, said: “We did a similar event seven years ago when we had fewer branches and therefore less miles to cover.
“This was considerably more gruelling, but it is such a good cause that the team pulled together and showed a fantastic spirit across the two days.
“We had a mix of experienced and social cyclists which meant a lot of time in the saddle and some difficult terrain to cover including some muddy off road sections.
“But the weather was kind to us and there was a great atmosphere across the two days. It was fantastic to get to Newbury and have a celebratory beer or two.”
The team pulled together and showed a fantastic spirit across the two days.”
Lisa Kay, Director of Parkers in West Oxfordshire, added: “It was lovely to team up with colleagues from other branches in our group and away from the day job of selling and letting properties.
“We’d like to thank everyone who has donated to our challenge, every penny raised makes so much difference to charities like Ronald McDonald House in the current economic climate.”
Ronald McDonald House opened at Oxford Children’s Hospital in April 2020, providing ‘home away from home’ accommodation for families with children receiving hospital treatment.
