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Mayor to ride from Notts to Skeg for charity

Date Posted: 3:08 PM on Wed, 26 March 2025

Mayor of Gedling to cycle from Nottingham to Skegness for Parkinson's UK

The Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Ron McCrossen will cycle from Nottingham to Skegness on 3 May 2025 to raise funds for Parkinson's UK. His consort, Councillor Viv McCrossen, will join him on this ride, which will be on a route that covers over 130 kilometres.

Councillor McCrossen has chosen Parkinson's UK as his chosen charity for his year in office. He aims to raise £1,000 through this event and is well over 70% of the way there with supporters have already contributed £669 towards this goal.

He wants to raise £10,000 in total for Parkinson’s UK charity by the end of his Mayoral year in May.

Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Ron McCrossen said:

"Parkinson’s is a condition that affects so many people and their families. I wanted to do something that would help raise awareness and support the vital work of Parkinson’s UK. Cycling to Skegness will be a real challenge, but with Viv by my side and the support of local people, I’m determined to get there. Any donations, big or small, will make a real difference."

To donate, visit his JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/mayorgedlingbikeride2025

Parkinson's UK funds research and provides support for those affected by Parkinson's disease. Donations will help advance their work in finding a cure and improving lives.

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