Volunteer organising Motorcycle Ride Out in aid of Hospice
A volunteer is organising a Motorcycle Ride Out between Garden House Hospice Care and Toddington Park to help raise vital funds. The event will take place on Sunday 28th September 2025.
The Motorcycle Ride Out to Toddington Park departs from the Hospice's Ernest Gardiner Centre at 10am. Riders can expect to enjoy a scenic route and a small tour of the unique, country manor house, before returning for midday.
It is the second event of its kind that Chris Phillips, from Letchworth, is organising. The first took place back in May of this year. 59 people took part, raising more than £1,200 in total for the Hospice. This could fund more than two days of attentive care for a patient receiving care on our Inpatient Unit.
Chris tells us:
"I've had the idea of a motorbike related event for a long while since going on a similar charity ride out in Cambridge. It's such a fun way for bikers to get together in a group of like-minded people, all while giving them the chance to donate to such a great charity.
"After the first event was so successful I now know people in the local area are keen, so I'll try and arrange a couple of ride outs each year to different venues to keep the momentum going and the funds coming in."
Motorcycles parked at Toddington Park during the first ever ride out
Chris's time volunteering as a member of the Friends of Garden House Hospice (FOGHHs) fundraising group also inspired him:
"Coming up with different fundraising ideas brings in new groups of people to donate towards the Hospice's great work, so the more supporters they can get, the better. I couldn't think of a better charity to support.
"As well as helping financially, I love volunteering at the Hospice - I've been doing it for over five years now and I love every moment of it. The best thing about it is the enjoyment, meeting new people and just having fun - I also volunteer as a Minibus Driver and Chaperone for community members accessing our Wellbeing Hubs and as a Van Driver's Assistant at The Depot.
Chris has been volunteering for Garden House Hospice Care for over five years
Tickets for the Motorcycle Ride Out are £20 per person and can be purchased via the link below. Participants must be 18 years or older and all motorbikes must be fully insured and in a roadworthy condition.