Hospital Staff to Ride Out For Sick Kids: Cyclists Invited

25th October 2011

Hospital Staff to Ride Out For Sick Kids

All Cyclists Invited to Take Part

Wellington Hospital staff have begun training for the 2012 HOSPI Bike Ride. In its 4th year, the annual hospital to hospital charity bike ride will be held on Sunday 11th March in support of Wellington Children's Hospital.

The iconic fun ride is a hit among Wellington Hospital staff who take part in the event every year, including Chief Operating Officer, Chris Lowry.

"The HOSPI is a great event and for a wonderful cause" said Mrs. Lowry. "It is challenging in parts but it is very enjoyable, even for amateur riders such as myself, and provides the chance to ride through many beautiful parts of Wellington."

As in past years, there is an open invitation to cyclists of all skill levels to take part in the relay, team or individual sections.

Photographed is amateur cyclist and Hospital staff member, Cindy Darroch with patients in Wellington Children's Hospital and its mascot HOSPI. 2012 will be the 3rd time Cindy has taken part in the HOSPI bike ride. "I'm really excited to take part in the ride again and support all of the kids that go through our hospital" says Cindy.

Participant numbers are expected to exceed this year's record of 320 as the ride is being held two days before the 100th anniversary of Wellington Children's Hospital.

The annual ride, organised by Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation and Cyclosport NZ, is greatly supported by hospital staff, supporters and businesses throughout Wellington.

The ride will follow the same great course, beginning at Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua. Cyclists ride through many Wellington suburbs: Tawa, Churton Park, Johnsonville, Makara, Karori, Northland, Aro Valley, Brooklyn, Happy Valley, Owhiro Bay, Island Bay and Newtown - to reach the finish line at the new Wellington Regional Hospital.

For more information about the bike ride and to register, please visit www.hospibikeride.co.nz.

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