MADRIDER presents DebRA with cheque 

Thursday 23 October 2008 saw EB sufferer Lucy McCarthy-George receive a cheque for £3,709.38 on behalf of DebRA from Madrider1961, otherwise known as Stuart Morrissey.  Stuart raised the money by completing a motorcycle ride around the UK in 12 days in July 2008, covering 4,000 miles.   Monies were also raised en-route, by donations through his 'justgiving' site and at the Bike Meet which he rode into on Sunday 20 July 2008 on completion of his mammoth ride. 

Lucy also had the opportunity to sit on Madrider's motorbike for the photo-shoot with the Plymouth Herald, which was held at GT Motorcycles new showroom in Elburton, Plymouth.   Also present was the DebRA Regional Fundraising Manager for the South West & Wales, Laura Pratt; Mike Grainger of GT Motorcycles; and Danny Mason of 1st Class Motorcycle Training School.  

In a separate presentation, both Mike Grainger and Danny Mason received trophies from Madrider for their continued support over the years.

MADRIDER SPONSORS LOCAL BOYS' UNDER 12's FOOTBALL TEAM

Local charity motorcyclist Stuart Morrissey (aka 'Madrider1961') has sponsored local boys' under 12's football team Keyham Kolts.

Stuart has sponsored the team by paying for their football tops in the team colours of pale blue with dark blue writing bearing his website address of www.madrider1961.co.uk.

Stuart saw this as an opportunity to help local children in their chosen sport.  It will also be two-fold in helping to promote his charity work through his website.

I would like to wish Keyham Kolts every success for the 2008/2009 season.

More information on Keyham Kolts can be found at their website at http://kkfc.org.uk/1.html.

INSPECTOR ROBIN DERGES RETIRES

The 21 May 2008 sees Inspector Robin Derges of Devon & Cornwall Police retire from the force, although his last working day was Sunday 4 May 2008 at the BMAD festival in Paignton, South Devon.

Robin has been a great help and has supported me with my charity rides for many years.  Un-beknown to Robin, I had previously arranged with one of his colleagues to make a presentation to him as a small token of my appreciation.  On Tuesday the 7 May 2008, I personally presented Robin with an engraved glass pint tankard at Plympton police station, Plymouth.  I understand that Robin intends to still be involved with the police Bike Safe initiative.  Wishing you a very Happy Retirement Robin.  Madrider1961

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 GT Motorcycles' 30th Birthday

Madrider1961 attended GT Motorcycles' 30th birthday party on Sunday 6 July 2008.  He is pictured here with Mike Grainger and also Steve Brogan, Johnathon Rea and Bruce Wilson of British Superbikes and Superspot fame.

Thanks guys for posing for the picture.

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