Charities
Why not ride for a charity whilst taking part in the Big Wheel of Kent? These charities are currently involved:
Parkinson's UK
Parkinson's UK is proud to have helped improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people affected by Parkinson’s. We bring people with Parkinson’s and their families together via our network of local groups, our website and free confidential helpline. Specialist nurses, our supporters and staff provide information and training on every aspect of Parkinson’s.
Your support ensures that as the UK’s Parkinson’s support and research charity we’re leading the work to find a cure. We also campaign to change attitudes and demand better services.
Our work is totally dependent on donations so thank you for helping us to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
To obtain your fundraising pack and further information on how to support Parkinson's UK at the BWOK event please contact Alyson Smith, Regional Fundraiser – South East on email ajsmith@parkinsons.org.uk or telephone 0844 225 9843.
Pilgrim's Hospice
Pilgrims Hospices vision is to be regarded as the leading provider of hospice and specialist palliative care services for the people of east Kent. We aim to sustain, develop and deliver a full range of in-patient, day hospice, community support, bereavement and pastoral care from our hospice sites at Canterbury, Thanet and Ashford. The focus of all our activity is the patient, families and carers.
Approximately 30% of people who die in east Kent every year are cared for by us and nearly half of all patients and families are supported in their own homes.
To keep delivering care to those that need it the most, Pilgrims Hospices has to raise over £9 million each year. Our services are provided completely free of charge and as a charity we rely heavily on donations. The NHS contributes around 25% annually - the rest is raised by the local community who fundraise tirelessly with the knowledge that over 80p in every £1 raised is spent directly on patient care. This is made possible by our 1,800 strong army of volunteers; without whom Pilgrims Hospices would not survive.
To receive further information on how to support Pilgrims Hospices at the BWOK event, please contact either Deborah Kellond, Regional Fundraising Manager - Canterbury and surrounding areas on e-mail Deborah.Kellond@pilgrimshospices.org or telephone 01227 812 621, or contact Joanne.Spiteri@pilgrimshospices.org and/or telephone 0775 385 0568.
Demelza Childrens Hospice
Demelza Hospice Care for Children supports over 700 life-limited children and their families across South East London, East Sussex, and Kent. Demelza has two hospices, one in Eltham, Greenwich and one in Sittingbourne, Kent as well as a community nursing team based in East Sussex.
The charity, which has been running since 1998, offers respite, symptom control, end-of-life care and bereavement support for families with children who are either life limited or suffer from conditions which mean they need a lot of specialist care.
Demelza Kent is an eight bedded hospice in Sittingbourne, providing respite, symptom control, end-of-life care and bereavement support.
Our motto is ’adding life to days when days cannot be added to life’.
You can help by getting involved in the charity are through volunteering, signing up to the lottery or supporting our 15 charity shops across the area. Find out more at www.demelza.org.uk, find us on facebook or follow us on twitter at demelzahospice
To receive information about how to support Demela Hospice through the Big Wheel of Kent please contact either David Holmes at email david.holmes@demelza.org.uk or phone 01795 845274 or Helen Backway at email Helen.Backway@demelza.org.uk or by phone 07901 006076.
Demelza Hospice fundraisers can start the ride at the Sittingbourne Hospice at 10am, riding approximately 3 miles to Old Milton Hall to meet up with the Big Wheel of Kent Sittingbourne ride (see rides section). Plenty of car parking space available.
