Coppers raise thousands for charity

Merseyside Police has today (Wednesday, 10 February) presented a cheque for over £2,000 to Denise Fergus from the Red Balloon charity.

The presentation, at Mather Avenue Police station, was made Detective Chief Superintendent Brian McNeill on behalf of officers and staff who completed a charity bike ride.

Officers and staff from Merseyside Police's Matrix and Force Crime Operations Units raised £2,003.61 for The Red Balloon charity by taking part in a 130 mile charity bike ride.

17 people took part in the event which covered the 130 miles from Chester to Worcester between 11 and 13 September last year.

Detective Sergeant Ray Jump said: "We would firstly like to thank everyone who has sponsored us, and we are absolutely delighted to raise such a large amount of money for such a worthwhile cause. The journey itself was extremely challenging and it was a real achievement to reach the finish line along with everyone else. The support we have received from family, friends and colleagues has been fantastic and the long, hard hours of training have paid off.

"The opportunity to support such a fantastic cause is a great a honour. The investment of our time into this cycle is nothing compared to the benefits of the work the Red Balloon Charity."

Denise Fergus, who is a trustee of Red Balloon Merseyside, said: "I would like to thank everybody who has taken part in raising money for this much needed charity. This is bringing us a step closer in opening James Bulger House."

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