Monster ride for bikes in Africa

After a gruelling 22 mile cycle ride through the Lea Valley, tired but happy playground equipment manufacturer Paul Quinn was able to recuperate knowing his efforts had raised more than £700 for the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD).

[UKPRwire, Fri Jun 29 2007] After a gruelling 22 mile cycle ride through the Lea Valley, tired but happy playground equipment manufacturer Paul Quinn was able to recuperate knowing his efforts had raised more than £700 for the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD).

Paul, who is managing director of Watford based Monster Play Systems commented: “As a company we are regular sponsors of CAFOD, so when this event was arranged we felt that it was an excellent idea, not just to raise funds for a worthy cause but a great way to help keep fit at the same time. It was hard going, but with more than 60 people taking part on the day it was a social event as well. Overall it was a very enjoyable and rewarding experience.”

Paul is the local parish representative for CAFOD within the Watford deanery. The UK-based international aid agency works to alleviate poverty and suffering in developing countries. It raises significant funds every year and works with trusted partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America to promote long-term development, respond to emergencies and raise public awareness of the causes of poverty.

Tony Sheen, who organised the event for CAFOD added: “One of the many projects we support in Africa is providing bicycles for nurses who need to cover wide areas in Nigeria supporting people with HIV. The Pedal for Poverty event was not only a statement of our support for green issues, worldwide, but also raised important funds for our work overseas. With Paul’s help we smashed our £3500 target, and the event raised over £5000.”

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Editor’s Notes
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More about Monster Play
Monster Play Systems is one of the UK’s fastest growing and most innovative provider of children’s play equipment, youth shelters, skate parks and ball courts. While building their reputation on providing high quality products, safety and excellent customer service, Monster Play have embraced environmental issues with more and more of their product ranges encompassing recycled content. Their Big Toys range offers one of the highest recycled material contents available in playgrounds today, including 100% recycled posts and platforms.

For more information visit www.monsterplay.co.uk

More about CAFOD
Catholic Agency For Overseas Development works to end poverty and make a just world. In over 60 countries, it works alongside the poor regardless of race or religion. CAFOD builds global partnerships for change, campaigns for a fairer world and puts faith into action.

For more information visit www.cafod.org.uk


Contact details
Marco Boi, Sales and Marketing Manager, Monster Play Systems
Tel: 01923 811591 e-mail: marco.boi@monsterplay.co.uk

Colin Caldicott, Ultimedia PR
Tel: 01767 601470 e-mail: colin@ultimediapr.co.uk

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