200 Miles, 3 Days, 4 Cyclists, and 1 Charity
2nd July 2008
Mine fields, armoured trucks and countless punctures didn’t stop a team of keen cyclists complete a 200mile bike ride across Israel to raise over £2000 for charity this summer.
The riders all from Biotec Services International Ltd were challenged by their MD, Marc Weinzweig to take up the cycle ride with a difference which would involve flying out to Israel to cycle 200 miles from the Lebanese border to Tel Aviv in just three days to raise money for the Noah’s Ark Appeal.
Combining work with pleasure, the riders finished the trip in Tel Aviv for the opening of Biomed 2008 – Israel’s largest pharmaceutical conference.
Mr Weinzweig was joined by Matthew Lakelin, Business Development Manager for Biotec, Alan Smith, QP consultant to Biotec and Angharad Mason, Physiotherapist and Marathon runner.
Matthew Lakelin said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and although at times it was extremely physically challenging, it was an experience of a lifetime that I am proud to say I was part of it. The trip was fraught with obstacles along the way but we managed to overcome them and all had a lot of fun. I think given the chance, I would do it again”.
Derek Morgan, Vice President of Noah’s Ark appeal accepted the money from Biotec and said: “We are extremely grateful for the money that Marc, Matthew, Alan and Angharad have raised for The Noah’s Ark Appeal. It will make an incredible difference to the lives of many children who are currently ill and they should all be very proud of their achievement.”
Biotec Services International Limited is a UK based clinical trials supply company specialising in the import, qualified person certification, labelling, assembly, storage and worldwide distribution of clinical trials supplies, including temperature sensitive biopharmaceuticals. The Israel market accounts for 25% of Biotec’s export business.
Biotec has recently moved to its new purpose built premises in Bridgend to cater for the companies rapidly growing business. The company has recently employed more than 10 new members of staff since moving to the new building and has clients in USA, Israel, Canada and Japan as well as across Europe.
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