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Many hundreds of cyclists ended the event in London, the charity has reported.<\/p>\n
H4H had organised a range of official cycling routes which many cyclists took part in during recent days, starting in places like Manchester and Edinburgh.<\/p>\n
Other people had organised alternate rides within the UK to help the cause.<\/p>\n
A Big Battlefield Bike Ride was also part of the event, and saw riders take a continental cycle route and meet the Queen to mark D-Day's 70th anniversary.<\/p>\n
On Sunday (June 8th), Big Battlefield Bike Ride, official route and other route riders came to London.<\/p>\n
"This year’s annual Hero Ride has seen hundreds of cyclists gather on the streets of London in the biggest national demonstration of support for our wounded heroes," commented Help for Heroes co-founder Bryn Parry.<\/p>\n
"The funds raised will be used to support the wounded and their families who have already given so much on our behalf."<\/p>\n
He said that sailors, soldiers and airmen that suffer injury now will continue to require the charity's support for their entire lives, adding: "They are still battling and we won't let them battle alone."<\/p>\n
The Hero Ride cyclists in the capital on Sunday first headed to Blackheath.<\/p>\n
At one stage on the subsequent ride, they headed to The Cenotaph, where they created the shape of the Help for Heroes logo with wounded service people and veterans.<\/p>\n
They then went on to Horse Guards Parade, where the ride officially ended.<\/p>\n
Of course there have also been lots of cake sales held for Help for Heroes recently.<\/p>\n
One which recently hit the headlines was organised by JR Flat Roofing in Redruth, according to news provider West Briton.<\/p>\n
The sale, partly arranged in celebration of the business hitting its 30th birthday, managed to bring in over £3,150 for H4H.<\/p>\n
It wasn't just a cake sale, but also involved a BBQ, raffle and bouncy castle.<\/p>\n
"I am thrilled to have been able to help raise such a large amount for Help for Heroes," Marion Rogers, office manager, told the news provider.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in one example of the fundraising that's happening for another service charity, Blind Veterans UK, a brother and sister have been inspired to help the organisation, which has been supporting their grandfather for several years.<\/p>\n
They're hoping to gather £1,000 for Blind Veterans by going up Mount Kilimanjaro.<\/p>\n
Ceri Greenfield (29), who lives in Guildford and Nick Greenfield (25), who lives in Brighton, are both grandchildren to a one-time serviceman who the charity has helped since 2012. They'll be making their climb in August this year.<\/p>\n
"Ever since my grandparents moved to Brighton, they've been regulars at Blind Veterans UK's centre there," said Ceri, who has explained that witnessing the support her grandfather has had from the organisation has provided inspiration.<\/p>\n
"We're all so appreciative of what the charity has done for them; my grandfather has been able to keep up with his hobbies and play bowls, despite his sight loss."<\/p>\n
The charity has done a lot for him, she has said, "and we wanted to do something in return."<\/p>\n
Talking about the challenge of the climb, which the pair will take-on with two friends, Nick has said that the altitude will be the hardest part for the group.<\/p>\n
He explained that they are hoping to take some practice trips on Mount Snowdon in preparation, but that won't compare to climbing the mountain they're eventually hoping to tackle.<\/p>\n
It was recently reported that RAF Coningsby chef Richy Hartley had taken an Inca Trail trek to help the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.<\/p>\n
He has said that he raised £630 for the charity via the journey, which took nine days and ended at Machu Picchu after a 4,200-metre climb. He is still accepting donations. <\/p>\n
"Having worked for the RAF for ten years, I've seen first hand how the RAF Benevolent Fund is there to support servicemen and women and their families," the fundraiser, who has previously been an RAF chef in Afghanistan, said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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