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L&G’s Ben Thompson leads charity cycle to Africa

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  • 10/06/2013
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L&G’s Ben Thompson leads charity cycle to Africa
Ben Thompson, managing director of Legal & General Mortgage Club, and a team of mortgage industry faces will begin a 1,800 mile charity bike ride from London to Tangiers, Morocco this weekend.

The 10-strong team will take on the 17-day challenge for national charity Rethink Mental Illness, aiming to cycle over 100 miles each day and raise £40,000 in the process.

Charles Morley from Investec will take part in the challenge, with his firm acting as primary sponsor.

Ben Thompson, MD, Legal & General Mortgage Club, said: “Our aim is to raise awareness of the difficulties people with mental illness face and raise funds to help Rethink Mental Illness provide a greater level of support.

“The pain sufferers endure often isn’t recognised and all too often people are not adequately supported. If someone has a broken leg it’s obvious where their pain might be. However, it can be less apparent for those that are afflicted with mental illness and sadly many have to suffer in silence and alone. This is something that is very close to my heart and although it will be a hugely demanding challenge it couldn’t be for a more worthy cause.

“That is why it’s so pleasing that the likes of Investec and many other Legal & General Mortgage Club members and lenders are sponsoring our efforts. It’s great to see the mortgage industry coming together to help tackle the issue of mental illness.”

Paul Jenkins, CEO of Rethink Mental Illness, added: “Severe mental illness can be devastating but Rethink Mental Illness is there to make a difference through offering information, advice and peer support. We also campaign for better services. As a charity, we are lucky to have so many dedicated supporters, like Ben and his team, who push themselves to the limit to raise money for us.”

To donate to the charity ride click HERE.

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