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500 Miles 5 Days.

500 Miles 5 Days. Heidi Whale and Darren Leyburn
By Charles Ballard Wed, 08 August 2012 9:43AM

Two Island Care Workers are set to cycle from Edinburgh to London, all in aid of SSAFA Forces Help.

 

The Soldier's, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association is a national charity for people who have served, are serving and their families.

 

Darren Leyburn and Heidi Whale both work in the St Vincent's Care Home in Ryde, and will begin their cycle on the 12th September.

 

They will be joined by 40 other cyclists. All those who are taking have pledged to raise £1,000 pounds each for the charity .

 

If you want to find out more about 'Ride of Britain' and support Darren and Heidi visit.

Http://www.justgiving.com/DarrenHeidi   

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