Bond It has recently sponsored a group of 35 fundraisers on their 200 mile charity bike ride from Thurstonland in West Yorkshire to Scarborough, North Yorkshire, and back.
The ride was staged by the family and friends of Martin Hanks – a 34-year-old tree surgeon from Thurstonland who was killed in an accident at work in April 2015 – and raised almost £20,000 both for a trust fund for Martin’s two children and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, which attended the scene of Martin’s accident.
The event was dubbed the Coast to Roast due to the cyclists being joined at the finishing point – Martin’s local, the Rose and Crown pub in Thurstonland – by their family and friends for a traditional Yorkshire roast dinner to celebrate their achievement and Martin’s life.
Bond It was one of a number of local businesses to make donations and speaking of its support, David Moore, managing director at Bond It, commented: “Bond It’s decision to support the Coast to Roast charity bike ride is indicative of our belief in being a socially responsible business.
“Martin’s vocation as a tree surgeon reflects the wider trade nature of our core customer base, whilst the importance of the role played by air ambulances is unquestionable. It is a service which any of us could need at any, unexpected point in our lives.”
John Davies-Riand, a close friend of Martin and one of the organisers of the ride, added: “Martin was tragically taken from his family and friends far too early doing a job he loved.
“The money raised by the Coast to Roast will be used to help his children with their futures and also to assist the Yorkshire Air Ambulance in the provision of a valuable and lifesaving service.
“On behalf of everyone involved, we’d like to thank Bond It for its generous support.”
