Solihull Moors football foundation launch cycling event

Solihull Moors Foundation and Solihull Chamber of Commerce have announced that they will be hosting a ‘Tour de National League’ event in Touchwood Shopping Centre on 16 February.

The Moors Foundation caters to over 2,000 people across the Solihull Community, providing support, education and much more to ensure that those in the community receive the help they deserve.

The ‘Tour De National League’ cycle marathon is an event which aims to raise funds for the foundation to help them continue their work across the wider community of Solihull.

The event will kick-start at 3pm on Friday 16 February as the foundation target Gateshead as their first stop. They will look to tick a club off every hour where they will eventually finish at Ebbsfleet United’s Kufflink Stadium on Saturday 17 February at 3pm.

The foundation is reaching out to local businesses, members of the community and supporters of the foundation to play their part by signing up for a slot, getting on the bike whilst raising vital funds for the Foundation to continue the work that they are doing within the community.

You can support the Foundation by clicking here.

Within the first hour, the likes of Solihull Moors boss Andy Whing, Stephen Ward, Mark Palmer, Becci Fox and Sam Frampton, head of Solihull Chamber of Commerce, will get things underway. Partners of Solihull Moors Foundation and Solihull Business’ will then take part as well as members of the public.

Members of the Foundation’s support groups include: Solihull Moors Foundation Youth Club, St Anthony’s School Kingshurst and a whole host of volunteers will be on site to help collect donations during the 24-hour cycle.

Former Birmingham City forward, Dele Adebola, will also be in attendance and completing some slots during the 24-hour ride.

The 48-year-old recently received the Mayor’s award in recognition of his work within the voluntary sector after he founded Strike9T in 2016, which was aimed at encouraging young people to engage in sport.

CEO of the Solihull Moors Foundation, Becci Fox, expressed her delight toward the upcoming event: “What better way to come together to have fun, raise awareness and fundraise at the same time. This will be an event available for you to take part in whether you have never cycled or are an avid enthusiast.

“We’re really excited to create an exciting community event and are truly grateful to Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Touchwood who have been fantastic in supporting us with this event”.

Head of Solihull Chamber, Samantha Frampton, encourages people to join in and take part: “As the Solihull Chamber chosen charity, we are pleased to support this fantastic challenge that the Moors Foundation are doing and encourage our members to play their part.

“The Solihull Moors Foundation do amazing work in supporting the needs of the Solihull community and so, need our members help to achieve this 24-hour challenge and raise funds which will help them to continue to provide their services.”

You can donate to the GoFundMe page by clicking here, which has been setup to help the Foundation raise £5,000 to help them continue doing their work within the local community.

Pictured (L-R): Solihull Moors Foundation CEO Becci Fox and head of Solihull Chamber Samantha Frampton