Biker Matt’s joy at winning top raffle prize
A Hamilton man is the proud new owner of a custom bike after winning a charity raffle with an exciting prize.
Mattwilson scooped the custom Old School Bobber after entering the draw to support the work ofteen Challenge North East Scotland.
The charity provides support to people struggling with addiction to alcohol and drugs, helping them to recover and move on.
Built byteen Challenge’s area manager, Gordon Cruden, the bike was painted to represent the organisation’s men’s addiction recovery centre, Sunnybrae, which is based near Fyvie.
Matt was delighted to win the prize and said:“i am over the moon to have won this bike.
“I cannot wait to ride it, showing it off. I can’t believe I have won.”
Explaining his good fortune, he added:“i entered the draw on
April 24 through Facebook. I was researching a potential project of building my own Chopper or Bobber and spotted this online, looking fab. Noticing it was a draw for charity and supporting young adults, I had no problem parting with cash to support the cause. Everybody in life needs a helping hand at some point,teen Challenge is that helping hand.
I am happy to support it and never thought that I would ever win this fantastic bike.”
Mr Cruden was delighted to see the bike go to such an enthusiastic winner and said:“a huge congratulations to Matt for winning the Sunnybrae bike.
“He now owns a truly unique custom bike, and in the process has contributed to our work to put hope within reach of hurting addicts.”