Cycling 1000 miles in 10 days.

Raising funds in memory of Karen.

Karen Foggett Memorial Cycle Challenge

The Karen Foggett Memorial Cycle Challenge will take place in October. It is a 1000 mile bike from Lands End to John O’Groats. The aim is to raise as many funds as possible for local charity Hospiscare in memory of Karen Foggett, who sadly passed away in April 2012.  View our route page for full details.

Karen Foggett

Karen has been described by her family as one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet she was kind bubbly loved life and was hard working. There was never anything hidden, she wore her heart on her sleeve as they say.  She loved life and lived for her hubby Eric her dog Benji and her holidays, she worked from the day she left school until she was physically unable.  Everyone who knew her will remember her for her vibrant personality and her saying “ok Lovey”.

The Team

There are a team of six taking part in the challenge as follows:

  • Phil Rees-Jones, Assistant Director of Retail Campus Services
  • Aaron Tong, Head Chef, Holland Hall
  • Nick Denning, Second Chef, Reed Hall
  • John Glasper, Assistant Manager, Holland Hall
  • Rob O’Connell, EPOS Administrator
  • Paul Gibbins partner at J&A Gibbins

Donate

You can sponsor us via our Just Giving Page.

Sponsorship opportunities

The team are self funded in the main, however we are offering the opportunity to any suppliers to become part of our challenge team by joining our corporate partnership support packages.  You can identify a level that best fits your desired level of support.

Follow our journey

You can follow our journey and find out about our latest training and preparation by liking our Facebook page, or following us on Twitter @UoECycleE2E.
 

Our corporate Platinum sponsors are: 3663, Martin's Sandwiches and SJB Foods.

karen foggett sponsors

We are proudly sponsored by all of the companies listed above.