RECYCLE THE ISLAND 2009 is a FREE, fun cycling event taking place on the Isle of Wight on Sunday 27th September to generate public awareness of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity and their textile recycling schemes in partnership with Bag It Up Ltd.
Entrants who raise at least £50 in sponsorship for the charity will be entered into a PRIZE DRAW to win a flight in a helicopter with one to one tuition, plus lots of other prizes.
There are 2 routes available; a smaller 15 mile BLUE route, and a 50 mile RED route for those wanting a bigger challenge. You will pass several of the textile recycling banks that raise significant funds for the Air Ambulance, and there will be a fun quiz to complete en route too.
The Air Ambulance will be fully operational, conducting life-saving missions whilst being based at Tesco in Ryde for the day. Whilst the crew is on standby, you will have the opportunity to look at the helicopter, and meet and chat with the paramedics and pilot who carry out the life-saving missions.
We encourage all entrants and members of the public to come and say “hello” – it is the Hampshire and Isle of Wight communities that keep the Air Ambulance flying.
Please visit www.bagitup.org.uk to find out how to enter and the full list of the prizes to be won, plus details of how you can recycle to raise funds for your Air Ambulance.