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A local charity co-founder has returned from her tandem cycle challenge having raised a "mind-blowing" £22,000 so children with life-limiting conditions in Northamptonshire can access music therapy. Over the last two weeks, Lucy Smith from Boughton and her cycling buddy Mike Ives have ridden their tandem bike 1,027 miles from Lands’ End to John O’Groats across exhausting long stretches.
They were also joined by friends from their cycling club Welland Valley CC for several days. Heartwarming messages have been flooding in for the team on social media from famous names and sportspeople.They include cycling Tour De France veteran and commentator Dan Lloyd and Phillipe Gilbert, current pro cyclist and former world champion. Earl Spencer – lead patron to the charity - also sent a personal message congratulating them on their success.
"Luckily Mike was able to step in at the very last minute and we smashed it beyond all expectations. This money has been raised through sponsorship, donations, raffle ticket sales and other activities, and will make such a difference to the children and families we support with music therapy. The money is the most Thomas’s Fund has ever raised through one campaign. The £22,000 will go towards music therapy sessions for more than 30 young people and children who have life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses in the county.
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