Biker inspired by Hairy Biker Dave Myers to ride 1,600 miles Southport to Spain for friend with deadly tumour

GRAEME, who is from:- Woolton, South Liverpool is currently on a charity motorbike ride to help a friend's family who are originally, from:- Southport, but have been living in:- Mijas, Southern Spain, for several years.

Graeme who is 61 and an engineer, aims to raise as much money as he can after the learning the heartbreaking news that his close friend:- Baz Fleming, 59, has been diagnosed with a malignant tumour that is sadly terminal.

Baz, his partner, Karen Waind, 54, and their daughter, Jasmine Fleming, 22, moved from:- Southport to live in Spain several years ago, and Graeme is looking forward to seeing them when he completes his challenge.

Part of Graeme's inspiration came when he was among bikers who took part in the:- 'Dave Day' ride in honour of Hairy Biker Dave Myers.

Before setting off he said:- "In May this year my friend Baz Fleming was told the devastating news that he had a brain tumour. A biopsy confirmed it as a stage 4 glioblastoma malignant tumour that is inoperable and terminal. Baz is now being cared for by his loving partner Kaz and daughter Jaz, but he is weakening quickly. This beautiful family only has a short time left together. Over the last 15 years the family have dedicated their lives to giving everyone visiting the Adventure Rider Centre (ARC) in Mijas, the most amazing and memorable experiences. They have always given the friendliest of welcomes and made everyone feel like part of a bigger ARC family, meeting new friends from all over the world from novices like me to the world enduro legend Graham Jarvis. They really are the nicest people you could ever meet, nothing is ever too much. They have had to overcome some difficulties like many of us over the years, but this situation is so difficult and heartbreaking for them, that they have had to close down the ARC. The future is so sad and uncertain with their source of income now gone. As 1 of the 46,000 bikers to take part in the amazing:- "Dave Day" ride for Hairy Biker Dave Myers, I was inspired to do something for my own friend. I will be riding both on and off road from their former home Town of Southport all the way down to the Adventure Rider Centre in Southern Spain over 10 days. I will be posting daily updates on Facebook, giving the opportunity to follow the public facebook group Ride4Baz and on:- JustGiving.Com. If you could possibly encourage me along the way with a wave or a hug, or even join me for part of the ride, that really would be amazing. When I finally arrive there on t6th October I hope to show them how much love and compassion there is for them and give them a big hug from us all. Please share and let's try to raise as much as we possibly can for this beautiful family in such a sad and difficult situation. I have set an initial target of £5,000 but I really hope we can keep increasing the target. Thank you for all your help, with love and hugs."

Graeme, who is a motorbike enthusiast, started his daring fundraising challenge riding between:- Southport and Spain on:- Friday, 27 September 2024, setting off from Silcock's Pier Family Restaurant on his 1,600 mile Ride 4 Baz challenge, on a Husa Berg FE 501 off road enduro bike.  Befor Graeme's departure, Silcock Leisure Group Operations Manager Serena Silcock-Prince said:- "We are always delighted to do what we can to support brilliant community events like this and wish Graeme every success on his challenge. We are immensely impressed at how everyone has come together to support others since the terrible tragedy in Southport this summer."

Graeme expects to complete his ride to Mijas Pueblo, Spain, by:- Sunday, 6 October 2024, and will if all goes to plan he will meet up with Lyndon Poskitt, then near the finish and they will then ride together to meet Baz, Kaz and Jaz.

On the way he aims to do lots of fundraising; raising awareness; and showing his friend just how loved he is by so many people.  Wellwishers are welcome to donate here:- JustGiving.Com.

Register now for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity's Glow Green Night Walk 2025

ARE you ready for your Glow Up?  Registration is now open for the:-'2025 Glow Green Night Walk' in aid of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity.

The event, which is sponsored by Arriva and helps mark World Cancer Day, will take place on:- Friday, 7 February 2025, and will see Liverpool come together for a fabulous evening of fun and fundraising.

In 2023 around 1,500 people took part in the 8k walk around the City, raising a whopping £235,000 to help the charity make a real difference to those affected by cancer. And for 2025, organisers' sights are set even higher.

Chief Executive of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, Katrina Bury explained:- "This will be the fourth year we have held a Glow Green Night Walk and each time we've been overwhelmed by the response. It's such a wonderful event and the perfect opportunity to gather family and friends together to take part in a night to remember. There is always a lot of laughter as well as the opportunity for reflection. And to see so many of the City's landmarks lit up in green to support us is very powerful."

The evening starts at a specially constructed event village outside the Museum of Liverpool on the City's waterfront with live entertainment performed on stage.

There will be a chance to buy Glow Green merchandise and stock up on refreshments before the walk begins in proper at:- 7.30 pm.

The route will pass by some of the City's most famous landmarks which are traditionally lit up green for the event.

Walkers will be treated to a range of entertainment along the way from choirs and bands. There will also be a chance to pause and reflect as the darkness of night becomes lit by hundreds of lanterns placed up the steps of the Metropolitan Cathedral.

Richard Hoare, Area Director for Arriva North West and Wales said:- "It's our great pleasure and privilege to continue our support for this fantastic event and build on our cooperation from last year. We're always happy to support this great cause and help to raise awareness of the crucial work done by Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. It's a vital Merseyside charity and helps people across our Region; including:- our customers and employees. We wish everyone taking part well and I know they'll do the City proud by raising lots of funds to help our community."

Would-be walkers can order a lantern when registering for the event. Participants must be 16 or over.

Events Fundraising Manager at the charity Mark Parkinson said:- "It's always a brilliant evening. I think the walk gives everyone something to look forward to and aim for as we come out of winter. It's enormous fun but hugely inspiring at the same time. And the City lit up in green is something to behold."

Money raised for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity goes to fund the latest research, new technology, innovations in care and the most positive experience for patients at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

You can register for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity's:- 'Glow Green Night Walk' and find out more information at:- ClatterbridgeCharity.Org.