Sunday 15th December 2019
It’s that time of year again – time for The Big One Christmas Ride – time to light up all those little faces with our Annual Toy Run to Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House.
It’s our biggest ride out of the year and you’re invited…
Like in previous years we’ll be opening early at 09:00am, the ride will leave Streetbike at 11:00am and yes we are opening especially for the ride on this Winter Sunday only.
In order to comply with Heath and Safety you will need to register for the ride in advance. You can register for the ride here.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-one-2019-tickets-68123578457
Registration is of course free.
We’ve been in touch with Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House and here’s this years wish lists and guidelines for you.
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
BCH receive less presents for their new-borns (0-3 months) and teenage patients (12-16 years).
Soft toys are perfect for new-borns – a good website for ideas is the Early Learning Centre. Feedback they have received from staff on the wards is that gift cards (Amazon, Game, iTunes etc.) go down a treat for the teenagers.
Just a few things to also bear in mind…
Due to their Infection Control policy, Birmingham Children’s Hospital can only accept brand new toys for their patients that are in the original packaging. Unfortunately, cuddly toys are not allowed unless in packaging as they could bring in infections from outside the hospital which could be potentially harmful to patients.
Please note that in the interests of children’s dietary health and the dental health of patients Birmingham Children’s Hospital can no longer accept donations of sweets or chocolate.
Ronald McDonald House
For the House Kitchens believe it or not
Coffee, Tea, Sugar,
Air freshener, Bleach, Anti-bac, Toilet duck,
Cleaning sponges, Loo rolls, Kitchen rolls, Blue rolls,
Biscuits, Squash, Flavoured syrups for waffles,
Henry Hoover bags, Shake and Vac
Any presents for kids aged 0-16yrs
Any presents for parents (who will be too busy to think of themselves)
Finally, they are desperate for bed linen, the quilts are £20 each and are on their Amazon list If people wanted to donate amazon gift vouchers, they could club them together at the house and buy some.
Their Amazon List is here
and the quilts they are after are here
The very latest news about the ride can be found on our Facebook Event Page
Don’t forget you can drop your presents off here to us in the office at Streetbike.
In order to comply with Heath and Safety you will need to register for the ride in advance. You can register for the ride here.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-one-2019-tickets-68123578457
Registration is of course free.
Finally, as always, this ride is learner friendly…