We are delighted to share that our annual Round the Wrekin cycle event that took place in May has raised a total of £38,184.85!

Now in its seventh year, the annual fundraiser saw 540 supporters cycling through the Shropshire countryside on Sunday 19 May.

Cycling legend Hugh Porter MBE and wife Anita Lonsbrough MBE play an integral part in the success of the popular event and were there at the finish line to greet participants and hand out the well-deserved medals. The pair visited Compton Care to present the cheque to Community and Events Fundraiser, Cara Bright.

Mr Porter said: “Once again, Round the Wrekin was a huge success. £38,184.85 is an amazing result, which will really help contribute to the specialist care Compton provides to local people living with life limiting conditions and support for their families. I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part.”

Cara added: “We’re so grateful to everyone who took part in this year’s Round the Wrekin. Since its inception, the event has raised almost £240,000 towards our care for people living with life limiting illnesses, which is just incredible and testament to the dedication of those who join us each year to cycle the Shropshire countryside in aid of Compton.

“We’d like to say a big thank you to all of our riders and their sponsors, Hugh and Anita, our volunteers and of course everyone who helps make the event possible on the day.”

If you would like to take on a challenge and have fun, all while raising vital funds for Compton Care, please visit our events page.