Blundell’s Prep pupils raise funds for blood bikes

Pupils from Blundell’s Prep School, Tiverton, were thrilled to hand over more than £2000 to Devon Freewheelers, the emergency courier service.

The youngsters raised the money during the autumn term through a variety of initiatives including selling Christmas cards that they had designed, collections taken at their carol service and running games and selling second hand books and toys and refreshments at their Christmas market.

They were inspired to donate the money to Devon Freewheelers after Steve Nash, a volunteer with the service, came into school to talk to them about the organisation. They learned that Devon Freewheelers are a group of advanced motorcyclists who provide a free out of hours emergency response service, couriering blood, human organs, medical equipment and other vital supplies between hospitals and pharmacies. All costs are covered through fundraising – no charge is made to the patient or hospital that has requested their assistance.

The pupils were delighted to welcome Mr Nash and his motorbike, together with fellow volunteer David Cook, back to give him a cheque for £2176.60 which will go towards meeting the costs of this important service.