St Ann's Hospice is calling for volunteers to join the 2025 Tour de Manc. This marks the fourth consecutive year the hospice in Little Hulton has partnered with the cycling event. A special St Ann’s discount will be available for those who register to ride on behalf of the hospice.
The event is part of the hospice's fundraising efforts and helps support its 'Build it Together' appeal. This is the fourth year St Ann’s Hospice is set to be a charity partner for the Greater Manchester cycling event (Image: Supplied) This appeal aims to create a new hospice building in Heald Green, Stockport, replacing the current site that has been in operation for more than 50 years. The campaign has already raised more than £1,300,000 of the £2,000,000 target.
A further £700,000 is needed to complete the construction of the new building, which is already underway. The annual Tour de Manc event has historically raised 'about £15,000 for St Ann’s each year.' Funds are gathered through sponsorship from participants and a lump sum donation from Tour de Manc, as St Ann’s is a charity partner.
Liz Greenwood, Capital Partnership Fundraiser for St Ann’s Hospice, said: "We are delighted to be returning to Tour de Manc as a charity partner once again this year. "This incredible event is not only great for promoting physical wellbeing but is vital for us as a charity as it will raise some much-needed funds for our new build in Heald Green. "I look forward to welcoming all of our cyclists wh.