Stars join in cycle ‘race’
THE stars of Hollyoaks launched Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre’s Rescue2Rescue Cycle Challenge 2018 on Saturday, January 27.
The Cycle Challenge pits teams of four people against each other, as they try to achieve the fastest time in a virtual race between Freshfields’ two rescue centres in North Wales and Ince Blundell.
Freshfields took on a Hollyoaks team led by Daisy WoodDavis, who volunteers at the rescue’s Liverpool centre. Daisy brought along some well-known friends from the popular show to help out.
Daisy’s team completed the 120 miles in a very respectable two hours 30 minutes, raising a team total of £462.42. The valiant Freshfields team were pipped at the post, crossing the line with a total of £301.50 in two hours 30 minutes and 30 seconds.
Fundraising manager John Rullo said: “This is the curtain-raiser to what we hope will be a great year of healthy competition! We’ve set up the Cycle Challenge League Table, which will be updated on social media as new scores come in. Hollyoaks are the current league leaders, but that can change if you and your mates have got what it takes!”
The two rescue centres are connected not just by 120 miles but by 40 years of history, saving the lives of homeless and abused animals. The local communities are at the heart of everything they do, and the centres are encouraging schools, colleges, gyms, leisure centres and workplaces everywhere to get in touch and join in.