Newcastle College Team Triumphs in Coast 2 Coast Cycle Raising £2,227 for The Bambisanani Partnership

24 May

Written By Editor

Another year and another epic endurance challenge successfully completed by Newcastle College to raise much needed funds for the Bambisanani Partnership.

A dedicated team of eight staff members from Newcastle College, supported by award winning Cycling company, Saddle Skedaddle, recently completed the famous Coast 2 Coast Cycle across England in 2 days. Undertaken in glaring heat, the team cycled from Whitehaven by the Irish Sea to Tynemouth by the North Sea, raising £2,227 for the Bambisanani Partnership in the process.

The team completed 150 miles and an impressive 29,000 feet of elevation. It involved approximately 7 hours of cycling each day.

The team was made up of Brogan O’Connor, Simone Smith, Stephanie Cooper, James Dale, Paul Whitfield, Jonathan Rees, Liam Carr and Joe Adams.

Brogan O'Connor, Enrichment and Development Manager at the college and trustee of the Bambisanani Partnership, expressed her pride in the team's achievement, stating, "I am incredibly proud to be a part of the team of eight who have completed the Coast 2 Coast cycle in support of the Bambisanani Partnership. This journey has been more than just a physical challenge; it has been a testament to the power of the community and support of the Bambisanani Partnership at Newcastle College. The Bambisanani has been close to my heart for many years, and to help raise the profile and funds for the charity through these annual challenges is truly fulfilling. I am grateful for the support of everyone involved – from the team of NCG cyclists to sponsors and supporters – whose dedication has made this achievement possible. Together, we've made a meaningful impact, and I look forward to continuing the annual challenges well into the future”

David Geldart from the partnership added, “Newcastle College is a key member of the Bambisanani Partnership and under Brogan’s leadership they undertake significant fundraising challenges every year to further the work of the charity. Their dedication and commitment are exemplary in all aspects of their work. A team of students and staff, led by Brogan, head out to South Africa next week to deliver a range of Bambisanani programmes and projects in challenging conditions and we wish them all the very best in their pioneering work using the power of sport and education to change the lives.”