A TEAM of cyclists have put pedal-power to work for 350miles to help raise funds for a Kidlington youngster who needs life-changing surgery.
Five-year-old Camren Haines was born with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and his family is trying to raise about £65,000 for surgery which could see him walk unaided for the first time.
Mercedes-Benz dealership Rygor stepped-up to take on the gruelling challenge of cycling 350miles for its charities of the year which has so far seen more than £1,000 raised.
Camren's mother Sophie Haines said: "Charity fundraising is vitally important to our family because without it we simply wouldn't be able to provide Camren with the intensive physiotherapy, strengthening, confidence building and body conditioning which he needs to become stronger.
"We would also never be able to take him to America for his life changing operation.
"It is our dream that Camren will defy all the odds and one day walk unaided without any kind of equipment to help him.
"Thank you to everyone who has helped raise money as part of Rygor's Charities of the Year."
Rygor has adopted Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Hope for Tomorrow and Camren's Steps to fundraise for over the next year.
Rygor finance director Martyn Morant, managing director Tim Stacey, owner director Graham Drake, marketing and customer service director Julie Steed and van sales manager Tim Pag were among the team to take part in the static team cycle.
Mr Stacey said: "Many of our team members hold certain charities close to their hearts, so we wanted them to be the key decision makers when it came to choosing which charities our company would fundraise for over the next year."
To donate see uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/RygorCharitiesoftheYear.
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