CHARITY
Drive of a lifetime – will you join Tees fundraisers on 6,000-mile trip to the French Riviera ?
DREAM DRIVE
Ramsdens Currency takes the wheel for The Rallye Du Soleil
Teesside Hospice is gearing up for a ground-breaking car rally with
Ramsdens Currency as headline sponsor .
In its most exhilarating corporate event to date , Teesside Hospice is thrilled to announce Ramsdens Currency ( ramsdenscurrency . co . uk ) as the headline sponsor for their upcoming Rallye Du Soleil .
The 2,000-mile driving challenge to the French Riviera promises not only the trip of a lifetime for participants , but also a fantastic opportunity to raise vital funds for the hospice ’ s exceptional palliative care services .
Driving for a cause Since its establishment in 1982 , Teesside Hospice has been dedicated to providing pain and symptom management , emotional support and outstanding end-of-life care to the people of the region .
The hospice costs a staggering £ 6,000-a-day to maintain its commitment to excellence , and the Rallye Du Soleil , which takes place from September 9-15 , aims to raise funds to support its vital work .
As a long-term corporate partner , Ramsdens has recently donated an amazing £ 6,000 , which will run Teesside Hospice for a day , has provided volunteers and donated generously to its charity shops . The company ’ s headline sponsorship of the rally is another example of its valued support , and Ramsdens CEO Peter Kenyon expressed his excitement about supporting the event .
“ Sponsoring the Rallye Du Soleil is an exciting opportunity for Ramsdens , as you can draw a link to our foreign currency
136 | Tees Business service , but the primary reason for getting involved was to help the hospice ,” he said .
“ Hopefully , those going on the trip make memories which last a lifetime and raise a fabulous amount of money for the charity .”
A supporting cast Joining Ramsdens Currency in supporting the rally are hospice ambassador and director of ITS Malcolm Knott , who will be getting behind the wheel with wife and fellow director Carole , while colleague Mark Taylor takes a second vehicle on behalf of the company .
ITS is sponsoring the start line , vehicle checks and a party night in St Tropez . Sign Design UK , as gold sponsor , will provide logos free of charge for all participants ’ cars , while Andrew Porritt of Stokesley-based Anelec has snapped up the map and information sponsorship package .
Join in the fun Registrations for drivers are due to close on Sunday March 31 . For just £ 400 per person ( based on two sharing a car ), participants will embark on a thrilling adventure , starting with a pressfuelled launch event and including accommodation , evening meals , channel crossings , mechanical support , a celebration party in glamorous St Tropez and a day of leisure in this iconic location .
For more information on sponsorships or joining the Rallye , contact Julie Burniston , head of corporate development , at julieburniston @ teessidehospice . co . uk or call 07970 154405 . Visit teessidehospice . co . uk
Supporters – Ramsdens CFO Martin Clyburn ( left ), former Teesside Hospice director of income generation , Debbie Coulson , Ramsdens CEO Peter Kenyon , Teesside Hospice head of corporate development Julie Burniston and Ramsdens head of marketing Kirsteen Cudworth .
To participate , teams are required to provide a car ( with no restrictions on age or value ) and raise a minimum of £ 2,000 per car in sponsorship .
Phil North and Steve Riggens of SGR Marketing , renowned for their extensive experience in rally organisation , have meticulously planned the Rallye Du Soleil .
Their expertise ensures that participants not only experience the thrill of the drive but also enjoy flawless execution .
A few corporate sponsorship packages remain for businesses looking to align with this amazing event .