Kevin Draper, Senior Funeral Director at Family Funeral Directors G. Seller & Co. Ltd took part in the recent stage of the ‘Tour De Jewson Ride For Rod’ which is a cycle tour calling in at various Jewson branches.
The cycle ride is an annual event that consists of five stages, beginning in Scotland and concluding at the Jewson Head Office in Binley. The race was held in memory of Rod Leigh who worked at Jewson and as an avid cyclist Kevin jumped at the chance of doing something for Rod, who he had the privilege of taking care of when he sadly passed away. Kevin cycled from the branch of Jewsons at Tamworth, calling in at their branch in Nuneaton and finishing with a BBQ at the end of the stage at the Binley branch. The ‘Tour De Jewson For Rod’ involved 200 riders and the monies raised will go towards funding community defibrillators.
As Joseph Barsby, Director of G. Seller & Co. Ltd, said: “We are always keen to support our team in participating in community events such as this. Kevin wanted to take part in the ride and we were delighted to offer our support for this initiative and it is great to see the funds raised going to a good cause and putting something back into the community too.”
