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Retail fundraising at Eastgate
£44,520 for Action Medical Research
Great local media coverage
Team-Eastgate cycled from London to Paris in aid of Action Medical Research, which helps premature and sick babies.
15 members of the team at Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon cycled a staggering 343 miles, arriving at the Champs Elysees in Paris exactly 24 hours before the Tour de France. While the team was on its four-day mission, 83 mall and shop staff peddled another 963 miles on exercise bikes in the Centre, whilst watching the Tour de France live on video screens.
“It was just spectacular, hill after hill, with people cheering us on all the way. Something we will never forget. Start training now. It’s fun and rewarding!”
- General Manager at the Eastgate Centre, Hans Wustefeld
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Team-Eastgate began training last year, losing an impressive 28 stone of weight by cycling over 24 miles a day. Most of the team had never cycled any distance before, and many had not participated in sporting events since their schooldays. This is the third year the Centre has taken part in the fundraising cycle ride, with plans already underway for next year.
Working together
Club Kingswood supported the team with free gym membership and fitness training. Eastgate is also working closely with Basildon and District Council, local schools and the NHS to promote cycling.
