Today, volunteer Advanced-qualified riders of Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes were thrilled to present the members of Birstall Library’s Knit and Natter group with their top fundraising award.
The Knit and Natter group have been donating sales of knitted items they have specifically created during the pandemic to sustain Whiteknights’ urgent transportation service, which is free to the NHS.
Riders Kevin Heap and Neil Clarkson presented ‘Whiteknights Champions Awards’ to the members of the group for raising over £2500.
Chairman of the Yorkshire Blood Bike charity, Andrew Foster commented:
“The extent of the commitment, dedication and generosity of the Birstall Library Knit and Natter group has been truly inspiring.
‘The fundraising of this small group has been of vital importance to our work during the pandemic lock downs and we hugely appreciate every penny they have raised to support our work benefitting the care of Hospital and Hospice patients in our region.”
Pictured receiving the awards in front of members of the group are Gill Townsend, Customer Service Officer at Birstall Library and Elaine Jewel of the Knit and Natter Group.