MEDIA RELEASE:

Kids Inspire, a leading Essex-based charity focused on youth trauma recovery and mental health, is excited to announce our 2,023-mile charity cycle ride.

Join us for a fun filled adventure in Essex on Sunday 3 September, bringing together cycling enthusiasts, community members, and people who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

The Kids Inspire 2,023 Charity Cycle Ride is more than just a cycling event; it is an opportunity for participants to unite, pedal with purpose, and contribute towards the greater good. By taking part, you will be actively supporting the charity's efforts to deliver lasting mental health support to young people and their families.

Key Event details:

Date: Sunday 3 September

Time: 9.30am – 3pm

Location: Hargrave House, Great Baddow

Distance: 15- and 23-mile options available

Fundraising Target: £23,000

Paula Ashfield, Head of Fundraising, commented: “Participants of all skill levels are welcome to join the charity cycle ride, as the event offers two different route options catering to varying abilities.

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, there's a distance suitable for you. This inclusive approach ensures that everyone can contribute to the cause, regardless of their cycling experience.”

In addition to the fulfilling experience of being part of a collective effort, registered participants will receive numerous benefits, including:

• A commemorative cycling t-shirt

• Support from the dedicated event team

• Rest stops with refreshments and snacks along the route

• An opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and form lasting connections

• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

Barry Milchem, Kids Inspire Ambassador and Volunteer first got involved when cycling in aid of Kids Inspire in a fundraising challenge, after that he generously gifted his time to organise the first ever ‘Kids Inspire local’ cycle ride in 2021. Barry said: “The reason I got involved with Kids Inspire is because I could see what the increasing pressures on families and family life, and what I see Kids Inspire doing is fulfilling a gap that can’t be filled in schools or in the home, it bridges something. The result is our young people coming out better, stronger, and importantly ready to fulfill their ambitions for life.”

To take part register by visiting our website www.kidsinspire.org.uk. Registration is open until mid-August, and we encourage participants to start their fundraising efforts early, as every pound raised will directly impact the lives of those the charity supports.

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