Leading the cyclists were Lady Arabella Stagg, wife of His Excellency Sir Richard Stagg, British High Commissioner to India, and Jane Sanders, Deputy Head Trade & Investment Northern Region, UK Trade and Investment.
Lady Stagg said “Jane and I have been discussing a charity bicycle ride in India for the last four years and thanks to the generous sponsorship of JCB.it is actually happening and for two such wonderful causes, Cansupport and NICCI. We are hoping that this will be the first of an annual ‘Charity Bike Ride’ in Delhi.”
The cycle ride was flagged off by Julian Evans, Deputy High Commissoner, at 9 a.m from the British High Commission, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Present at the occasion were members of the British High Commission, representatives from JCB India, Cansupport and NICCI Cancer Care. The cyclists were followed by JCB 3DX machines to cheer and support them.The cyclists finished, 45 kms later, at BAAS Village School, Tikli village, off the Sohna Road.
Vipin Sondhi, MD & CEO, JCB India Ltd. Said “At JCB India, corporate social responsibility is a way of giving back to the society. This cycle rally is a great way of supporting the cause which will ultimately benefit cancer victims. We are grateful to Lady Stagg who initiated such an event that gave JCB an opportunity to get associated with this noble cause. ”
NICCI Cancer Care, focuses on breast cancer screening in rural Indian villages and care thereafter.
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