Trowbridge funeral director cycles 80 miles for charity

Allyson Snell took part in cycling challenge <i>(Image: Allyson Snell)</i>
Allyson Snell took part in cycling challenge (Image: Allyson Snell)
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A business manager has cycled 79 miles for charity.

Allyson Snell took part in the Tour de Trowbridge, raising money for Headlight, a local mental health charity.

The charity is the official charity of Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, supporting mental health care for 1.8 million people.

Ms Snell, business manager at Elizabeth Snell & Family Funeral Directors, has raised £1,420 so far.

This will be match-funded by the business, making it a total of £2,550.

The funeral directors is matching every public donation pound for pound.

Ms Snell said: “The donations currently stand at £1,420, which once match-funded by Elizabeth Snell & Family, will amount to a colossal £2,550.

“This will make a tremendous difference to the charity and help them continue supporting the community in Wiltshire.”

Headlight supports the mental health care for 1.8 million people across our region, delivered by nearly 5,000 staff from over 90 locations.

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