Festive Motorcycle run charity event by 46Crew in Cornwall

To raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind, the riders travelled through various towns and villages across the Duchy dressed as Father Christmas with plenty of support from members of the public as they watched them go by. 

A quick picture before setting off on their journey (Image: Kate Lockett)The run was organised by Lee Ansell and wife JoJo Ansell, the events officer and road captain for the motorcycle group named the 46Crew, a family-based crew in Cornwall. 

In previous months, the crew have organised several fundraising events for various charities. However, in August, they raised £3,800 for Man Down and £3,000 for Cornwall Air Ambulance. 

The rider's journey began in Camborne on Sunday (December 17). They then proceeded through Tuckingmill, Blowinghouse Hill, and Redruth through Burras and Wendron before stopping off at The Cornish Oven on Clodgey Lane in Helston.

This rider was raring to go (Image: Kate Lockett)The riders stopped off for an hour before heading off towards Porthleven, Marazion, Longrock, Penzance Crowlas, St Earth, Hayle and then onto their final destination The Waterfront Pub in Portreath.

46CrewPresident Charlie Eddy joins in on the fun! (Image: Oakley Maliska)

Following the successful run, JoJo told the Packet: “We had a fantastic day, it went well, with no problems or accidents and we all made it to the finish line.

“We raised £529.67 and a lady from the Guide Dogs charity who was there when we set off also had £40 odd in her bucket too!”

The multiple Santa's prepare to leave Helston for their next destination (Image: Kate Lockett)However, this isn’t the last time that the 46Crew will hold a charity event. JoJo said: “Our plan next year is to try and do the same for more local issues.

“We hope to raise funds for people needing electric wheelchairs and bed hoists or to help fund operations.”

To keep up to date with future fundraising events, visit 46Crew on Facebook.