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Boys get on their bikes to raise money for Breast Care Unit

We Are South Devon by We Are South Devon
September 11, 2014
in Community News
Jake and Finn

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When 8 year old Jake Hodge’s aunt had surgery for breast cancer, he wanted to do something special to recognise the treatment and support the Breast Care Unit has given her.

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Jake and Finn
Jake and Finn

Jake’s mum reported that he just came up with the idea of a sponsored bike ride and got on with it.

Jake en route
Jake en route

His 7½ year old cousin Finlay Lumgair accompanied him on the ride and together they took off around the Kingsteignton area with sponsorship having been donated by friends, family and Original Style (Exeter). The boys did an 8 miles round trip from Kingsteignton to Penn Inn and back raising £446 for Torbay Hospital Breast Care Unit.

Jake and Finn hand over the cheque to staff at the BCU
Jake and Finn hand over the cheque to staff at the BCU

Sandy Heyworth, Breast Care Service Manager, said:  “The Breast Care Unit is delighted to receive Jake’s donation of £446 which will be used to improve the comfort and facilities for the unit’s patients and visitors.”

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