A FUNDRAISING team from Redditch are celebrating after having raised over £30,000 for children’s charity Molly Ollys.
Oakland International colleagues and friends’ team completed their epic three-day bike ride from Great Yarmouth to Warwick last weekend.
The Oakland and Friends team included members of the Oakland International family from the Bardon, Corby, and Redditch sites, as well as family members from Attwell Farm Park in Redditch and staff from BakeAway in Corby.
Together, they joined to form a group of 29 cyclists taking on this challenging charity ride.
Oakland International Group Supply Chain Director Lee Whiting said: “It was tough going with the heat and the wind, but we made it and thanks to the incredible generosity of people and businesses who supported us, we’ve managed to raise more than £30,000 for Molly Ollys which is amazing.”
Molly Ollys supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, focusing on emotional wellbeing.
The charity fulfils wishes by providing gifts, donating their therapeutic toy ‘Olly The Brave’ and story books, funding bespoke projects such as a Paediatric Palliative Care Consultant, and furnishing the Magnolia House palliative care facility at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, among many other initiatives.
Lee added: “Every mile we rode has brought us closer to granting a child’s wish, from a dream gift, memorable day out, or something simple that brings a smile.
“The support we received will make a real difference, and we are so thankful to everyone who helped make this possible.”
Visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/mollyollycycleride2025 to donate.
