10K support for Richard
Posted on 3rd August 2016
Keen cyclists got on their bikes to take part in a 10K challenge to support Richard’s mammoth feat for Dementia UK.
Meet Richard Burt, a cycling enthusiast who Sanctuary Care has proudly sponsored to take on a gruelling challenge for Dementia UK.
Inspired by Simon Warren’s famous book ‘100 Greatest British Cycling Climbs’, Richard has set himself a challenge of raising £50,000 for Dementia UK by taking on the UK's most iconic and toughest climbs across England, Wales and Scotland in just 12 days during August – travelling day and night to each climb with his team of volunteers – for a very special reason.
- 100 climbs
- 12 days
- £50,000 for Dementia UK*
- One reason – his wonderful mum, Peggy, who has had Alzheimer's for the past six years, is currently living with dementia in our Redhill Court Residential Care Home in Birmingham.
Sanctuary Care’s support
As a main sponsor, Sanctuary Care has shown that we are behind Richard and his team throughout their inspirational journey by:
- Donating £5,000 towards his cycling fundraising mission
- Providing a professional and branded kit for Richard and his team of volunteers
- Supporting with fundraising projects, starting with Time for a Cuppa festivities back in March
- Spreading the word of his challenge. Sharing is caring, spread the word and help Richard and his team hit £50K
- Cheering him on!
*Dementia UK 2015. Charity Registration Number: 1039404
Richard's Blog
£20K and counting!
Posted on 12th July 2016
Richard Burt, Sanctuary Care’s cycling hero, has surpassed the £20,000 mark on his Virgin Money Giving Page – over a month before he and his team have hit any hills.
Suited and booted
Posted on 8th July 2016
Richard’s mammoth cycling task for Dementia UK is fast approaching (41 sleeps to be precise) and it’s only fair he looks the part for his record-breaking 100 climb challenge.
Lorely Burt supports Richard and his beloved bike Betsy
Posted on 15th June 2016
Richard’s wife, Lorely Burt – the Baroness Burt of Solihull, has shared her personal insight into her husband’s challenge for Dementia UK.
Sharing his experience during Bike Week 2016
Posted on 13th June 2016
Richard Burt, who is training to break cycling records for Dementia UK by taking on Simon Warren’s ‘100 Greatest Cycling Climbs’ in just 12 days, dropped into a Sanctuary Care home in Stepney to speak with residents about his challenge.
