Bikers support Ride for Remembrance
The annual Ride for Remembrance has been held for the past 30 years and is supported by bikers from across the country.
South Coast Hospice recently hosted over 60 bikers at its Ride for Remembrance, to raise much-needed funds for palliative care.
The Margate Pipes and Drums opened the event by performing two tunes.
Hospice fundraising manager, BT King said the ride is held annually, to remember those who have succumbed to terminal illnesses.
The ride started at St Michaels beach and ended at the Squadron Crusaders Club House 101 at Margate Airport.
The bikers enjoyed breakfast and shared a moment of support for each other.
At the beginning of the ride, a prayer service was held and doves were released. As a token of appreciation, the riders were given a patch embroidered with the date and year of the ride which they will attach to their biking jackets.
The annual Ride for Remembrance has been held for the past 30 years and is supported by bikers from across the country. King thanked all the riders for attending.
She said South Coast Hospice will soon be hosting ‘Voices’, an annual day aimed at raising awareness and improving the understanding of the medical, social, practical and spiritual needs of people living with terminal illnesses.
“’Voices’ is when we raise our voices in song and give thanks for blessings and being able to help all the patients that we can. Voices will be held on October 12 at the Norwegian Settlers Church. On December 2, we will have our annual Tree of Light event which is aimed at giving comfort to those who have lost loved ones and feel lonely at Christmas time. It lets them know that hospice is here to help them overcome their grief of loss through support and comfort, “explained King.
