RIDE FOR ROTARY 3

Mon, Jan 7th 2019 at 3:09 pm- Sun, Mar 31st 2019 - 11:55 pm

Ossett Rotarians to take part in sponsored motorcycle ride across Southern India


Two long-standing Rotarians from Ossett are joining motorcyclists from  Rotary clubs across the world to take part in ' RIDE FOR ROTARY 3 India'

Frank Milner, aged 77 and Trevor Mitchell, aged 74, fly to Mumbai on 10th January and will cover nearly 1600 kilometres riding across Southern India over a two week period. 

Frank, who is an experienced motorcyclist, will be the driver with Trevor riding pillion. Frank’s wife, Wynne, a retired midwife from Ossett, will also be accompanying the riders in a support vehicle.

Taking part in the ride are Rotarians from India, Wales, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Norway and Switzerland. Royal Enfield motorcycles, which are still made in India, are providing the bikes and all relevant equipment including a mechanic and a medic.

Frank and Trevor are seeking sponsorship to raise funds for a range of charities, including the Rotary Foundation, which has been instrumental in driving the eradication of polio throughout the world. A major factor in the success of this Rotary initiated project is that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation donate two pounds for every pound raised for Polio Plus.

Frank, who has been an Ossett Rotarian for 48 years, President of the Club twice and is a Paul Harris Fellow commented on the forthcoming trip:  “I am really looking forward to the challenge and hope to raise a significant amount for both the Rotary Foundation, Cancer Research and local charities including Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Admiral’s nurses in Wakefield and the Yorkshire Regiment Benevolent Fund. “

Trevor, also a Past President of Ossett Rotary Club and Paul Harris Fellow, added: “Frank, Wynne and I are looking forward to meeting fellow Rotarians on this International fund-raiser and promoting peace and fellowship throughout the world in the name of Rotary International”.

To sponsor Frank and Trevor, donations may be made:

• On line, via our our MyDonate link http://mydonate.bt.com/events/ossettrotary/480473

OR

• by cheque, payable to 'Rotary Club of Ossett Trust Fund', mailed to our Club Secretary                          Rtn Dennis Roberts 18 Broadacres, Honley, HOLMFIRTH HD9 6ND

OR

• paid directly to our Rotary Trust Fund Account                                                                                              Sort Code: 20-89-68                                                                                                                                   Account # 90595942                                                                                                                                         (please mention your name and 'Ride for Rotary' as reference)

No matter how large or small your donation might be, you can be certain 100%  will go to the above-named charities

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