Eight Alliance Healthcare team members raised over £55,000 for Theodora Children’s Charity by cycling from Surrey to Paris.
From June 13th-15th, the team took on the gruelling 300 mile cross-border Tour D’Alliance 2025 challenge and raised vital funds to support children who may be living with serious health challenges through Theodora Children’s Charity’s Giggle Doctor programme.
Matt Addison, VP Operations, Alliance Healthcare, who created the Tour D’Alliance series back in 2019 said: “This year we took the challenge international, and the sponsorship and support has been incredible.
“We were determined to raise as much as possible to help young children and their families during the most difficult times. Over £55,000 raised for Theodora Children’s Charity is an amazing amount and I am proud of the team who knew that with every painful pedal, we were doing our bit to help a very worthy cause.”
Ellen Blessington, Senior Community and Communications Fundraiser said: “We are incredibly grateful to have been supported in this year’s Tour D’Alliance. Being ill and needing medical treatment is difficult at any point in life, but when you are a child, it can be particularly confusing and frightening.
"Thanks to the cyclists taking on the challenge of 300 miles, over 2,400 children will receive a magical Giggle Doctor visit, helping reduce their stress and anxiety, create opportunities for play and transform their hospital experience.
"From all of us at Theodora Children’s Charity, including our Giggle Doctors, our heartfelt thanks go to the cyclists, drivers, sponsors and everyone who made this challenge."
