Scarborough man cycles 150 miles for St Catherine's

James Robertson is taking on the Coast to Coast Challenge tomorrow.

Author: Jon BurkePublished 25th Jun 2021

A man from Scarborough will cycle 150 miles tomorrow, Coast to Coast, in aid of Saint Catherine’s.

22 year-old James Robertson is taking on the journey from Seascales in Cumbria, to Whitby, with his dad.

James said:

“From the words I have heard from anyone who has had experiences with Saint Catherine’s, they always hold such appreciation for the work that is done. The dedication of the staff for giving patients not just care but compassion and spreading happiness is truly inspirational to anyone who experiences it.

“The support to help families and friends through often very tough times is simply heart-warming. I myself am very grateful that some of my grandparents have been able to receive care at Saint Catherine's. Although their care was very much palliative, the treatment was second to none where they could be in comfort and keep being themselves as best as possible. The support from the staff made this time so much more peaceful for my grandparents, and all of us as a family.

“I therefore have wanted to fundraise for the hospice for some years now, and with undertaking the Coast to Coast in a Day event I thought this was the perfect time. I plan to cycle the event for the hospice and all the marvellous, warm-hearted, attentive work they do, and in remembrance of my grandparents."

If you want to donate, James' justgiving page is www.justgiving.com/fundraising/james-robertsonc2c

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