Hays agent raises £3,600+ with Land’s End-John O’Groats ride

A Hays Travel branch manager from Edinburgh has raised more than £3,600 for Macmillan Cancer Support by cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

Paul Morgan, the branch manager at Edinburgh’s Cameron Toll shopping centre, embarked on the 900-mile journey earlier this month with three friends.

They cycled for about 15 hours a day over the course of five days until they reached John O’Groats.

Paul said: “Every day had its challenges, its highs and its lows. The weather was very, very wet for two of the days with strong winds but we battled on and eventually got some sunshine.

“The most important thing to me was raising as much awareness and money as possible and, having raised over £3,600, I think we have succeeded in that.”

The journey was a ‘self-supported ride’, which meant that the team carried everything they needed with them and had no support vehicle or back-up. Nights were spent in a mix of caravans, Airbnbs and pubs.

He has so far raised £3,624 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

“Cancer in its many forms is brutal and life changing,” he added.

“In the past few years, I have known family, friends and loved ones fighting this disease.

“Some are no longer with us, and some continue to fight each day. This incredible organisation is dedicated to ensuring that no one faces cancer alone.”

Romina Moro, a spokesperson for Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “A massive well done to Paul from Hays Travel Cameron Toll on completing your epic challenge, we think you’re amazing.

“Raising so much could pay for a Macmillan support worker for nearly an entire month, helping people living with cancer receive the support they need. We hope you’re all having a well-deserved rest this week.”

Hays Travel’s Local Community Partnership initiative provides each branch with a £500 budget to use for fundraising and charity work in their local area and in the last year its retail network has donated more than £177,000 to local charities.

To donate to his fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support, click here.