davieG Posted 29 October 2009 Posted 29 October 2009 http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news...il/article.html Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has organised a fund-raising bike ride for Loros after seeing at first-hand the "exceptional" work done by staff at the hospice. Along with City legend and Loros patron Alan Birchenall, and members of his backroom staff, Pearson will complete a coast-to-coast bike ride from Newcastle to Carlisle next month. Earlier this year, the club chose the Groby Road charity to be its supported charity and the Loros logo is now emblazoned on the team's away kit. Pearson, the Birch and chairman Milan Mandaric visited the hospice in September, and said they were all inspired by the patients and staff. Speaking at the bike ride launch yesterday, Pearson said he wanted to do more for the charity than simply having the club affiliation. He said: "When we visited, it was easy to see what a fantastic organisation it is and the exceptional work that staff do. "It will be nice to raise money but, more importantly, to raise awareness as well. "We've got their name on our away shirt but this is a great chance for us to do something concrete, where people can see there's a bit more to it." The bike ride starts on Monday, November 9, but Pearson says he has not started his training yet. "I think that'll make it even more fun," he said. "There's a lot of us going so I'm sure there'll be lots of laughs. "A lot of people raise money for Loros and if we can help nudge things in the right direction I think that's very important." Cycle specialist Graham Goode Motors is lending 19 bikes to the team. The Birch, who is no stranger to fund-raising, having collected about £600,000 for various charities with his annual pitch run, says he is up for the challenge. He said: "We're all really looking forward to it and, as I'm a patron of Loros, it's great to be able to do something like this. It was Nigel's idea and it's fantastic. Even if we only raise £1, it's still £1 more. "But hopefully we'll really raise the profile of Loros. "It's a great place and I'm honoured to be involved." Loros staff said they were "amazed" when they heard Nigel and his team were getting involved with fund-raising. Fund-raising manager Diane Morris said: "When they visited they all said they would try to do whatever they could to help, but I didn't expect it to be something this big with them getting so involved, especially Nigel Pearson. We're absolutely thrilled." To sponsor the riders, visit: http://www.justgiving.com/leicestercitylorosbikeride
samjohnson Posted 29 October 2009 Posted 29 October 2009 Truly amazing. Nice that its for LOROS aswell
DeclanMC Posted 29 October 2009 Posted 29 October 2009 What a legend, imagine that Pearson and the birch riding on a tandem coast to coast
Guest Bilo Posted 29 October 2009 Posted 29 October 2009 Nigel, not only are you a brilliant manager but you're obviously a brilliant bloke as well. If I had a hat, I'd take it off to you. A worthy cause and a great way of raising publicity for it.
James. Posted 29 October 2009 Posted 29 October 2009 Great stuff. Maybe I can get him involved in the charity run...!
MPH Posted 29 October 2009 Posted 29 October 2009 what doesnt he do! I demand someone takes this post and edits Nigel Pearson's face onto a super Hero - he is indeed 'superNige'
Rich Fox Posted 29 October 2009 Posted 29 October 2009 There can be no more worthy a charity then a hospice like LOROS and massive credit to king Nigel the Birch and to Milan.
MPH Posted 29 October 2009 Posted 29 October 2009 There can be no more worthy a charity then a hospice like LOROS and massive credit to king Nigel the Birch and to Milan. easy, tiger... i dont think Milan will be joining him on the bike ride... i dont know why but the though of it is highly amusing! However, hats off to Milan for putting LOROS on the away shirt and also raising their profile. Well done, Milan!
davieG Posted 2 November 2009 Author Posted 2 November 2009 Bump <h3 id="headline" class="headline">Charity Bike Ride Reminder </h3>Posted on: Mon 02 Nov 2009 Nigel Pearson and his backroom staff are just one week away from another ultimate challenge. But this time they are being put through their paces themselves, in the form of a charity bike ride for LOROS. The staff will be cycling during w/c Monday November 9th, between Newcastle and Carlisle and you can play your part! Just visit www.justgiving.com/leicestercitylorosbikeride to help the lads raise funds for the club's official charity. He's only raised £55 so far
davieG Posted 2 November 2009 Author Posted 2 November 2009 Conrad Logan donated £100. Conrad Logan, what a legend! Trying to buy himself a place in the team
Katy Posted 2 November 2009 Posted 2 November 2009 Great stuff. Maybe I can get him involved in the charity run...! Go for it! Good old Nige.
Jimmy Posted 3 November 2009 Posted 3 November 2009 I hope the club keep up with this relationship after this season when they get paying sponsors back next season
Jay Posted 3 November 2009 Posted 3 November 2009 great to see them doing something like this although it would have helped even more if they had say given a pound from every away shirt the club sold instead of only giving them money on shirts sold through Loros shops
SMX11 Posted 4 November 2009 Posted 4 November 2009 You would of thought a few players would have chipped in
DeclanMC Posted 5 November 2009 Posted 5 November 2009 To Birch,marbella 73 - remember - your sandals and socks and thong. gladys sends her regards. ps the kids are now 53...... Donation by brenda and the girls 05/11/09 Oh my god!
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