Airport staff enjoy wheelie great fundraiser

CONGRATULATIONS
are due to the Dublin Airport Authority employees who recently completed a 50k
charity cycle to raise awareness for the DAA Charity of the Year, 3Ts – Turn
The Tide of Suicide.

The 52-strong
group consisted of cyclists of varying experience – from pure beginners to
seasoned riders. There was a great buzz of anticipation as the group set out on
the first leg of their challenge from the ALSAA Sports Complex at Dublin
Airport. The nip in the air made the group all the more keen to get on the
road.

The teamwork
displayed on the day was a credit to all involved, as the more experienced
cyclists kept pace with the less experienced, encouraging them along. Craig
Sweetman, who offered support and advice to cyclists in the lead up to the
event, cycled in excess of 70k on the day as he moved swiftly up and down the
line encouraging people along the way, helped by Kinsealy man John Finlay, both
of the Airport Fire Service.

With a short stop
at the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan, the group began the second stage for a
triumphant return to Dublin Airport.

Of course behind
every event is a team of organisers but also the much needed sponsors. On this
occasion Eurocycles went above and beyond the call of duty and helped make the
52 cyclists and 3Ts a very visible presence on the roads of north county Dublin
with specially commissioned jerseys emblazoned with 3Ts.

While the event
was hosted to coincide with European Mobility Week – encouraging alternative
modes of transport – the DAA staff achieved their main challenge, which was to
raise awareness for 3Ts and especially the 1Life 24hr Suicide Helpline.