Wirral Life July 2019 | Page 89

THE 21ST WIRRAL BIKEATHON PHOTOS BY OLE HANSEN AND CARL WALKER The 21st Wirral Bikeathon, supporting Bloodwise (formerly Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research) took place on Sunday 16th June. More than 900 riders took part and the total pledged was in excess of £36000 which means that the Bikeathon has now exceeded the target of £1 million which Bloodwise uses to support research into blood cancers. The Wirral Bikeathon committee said: "We would like to thank everybody involved for their contribution – all the riders of all ages who have turned out in all weather conditions over the years (fortunately this year was fine), their sponsors and all the willing volunteers who have contributed to raising this amazing sum. "We can only say to everybody – thanks a million for your support for Bloodwise and making such a significant contribution to the fight against blood cancers. We couldn’t have done it without you!"