ROB HUGHES CYCLING CHALLENGE 2016

By: Terry Hughes, Anthony Hughes and Brent Buckley
Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/rob-hughes-cycling-challenge-2016
Date Created: 9 April 2020

Funds Raised:
R 40 783

Fundraising Target:
R 40 000

Personal message

Hi all,

Some of you knew our dad, he started cycling as a boy and did both track and road cycle racing back in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s around Johannesburg. During his apprenticeship he would cycle from Johannesburg to Pretoria weekly. Unfortunately he passed away on the 03 June this year after a 6 month battle with cancer.

Our dad was an active Rotarian and Community supporter. Those who knew him knew his charity has taken many forms and he supported many causes. One of his favourites was the Cape Argus cycle tour. He was an active steward supporting in various places for over 25 years. He only missed this year as he had his first seizure the night before.

As a family, St Luke’s Hospice supported us all and especially our dad through the whole process. A wonderful organisation helping people through this difficult time.

Tony and I (Terry) have a brotherly cycling challenge coming up on 31 July 2016 together with his friend Brent. We will be doing the Prudential Ride London cycle race in his honour. A 160km epic race through London out to Surrey and back to central London finishing outside Buckingham Palace on the Mall.

We would like to do this race in honour of this man, a husband, grandpa, dad and friend with his charity and above all his love of cycling. Our objective is to raise R20000 for St Lukes Hospice. We will do this in the name of ROB HUGHES CYCLING CHALLENGE 2016.

Your support has been amazing thank you all who have donated so far. After just over one day we have almost reached our intial target of to R20000. We have decided to go for the rather ambitious new target of R40000. Once again thank you so much for your valued support it truly means a tremendous amount to us all.

Donations

Sep 02, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Every little helps ... hopefully together it'll make a lot!" - Jeremy, Sigrid, Mathilde, Ane-Kathrine, Cecilie

Aug 01, 2016 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"A man with a big smile and a heart to match .....we miss you !!!!" - Senior Finlays

Jul 31, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Great way to remember your Dad" - Stuart, Anne, Alex and Katherine Martin

Jul 30, 2016 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Thinking of you today Terry. Hope you have an awesome ride!!" - Ruth, Ric and Jack

Jul 30, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"a great man! (Boys, go give froome some competition ;-) )" - Henty & Renee

Jul 30, 2016 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Good Luck Uncle Terry, Uncle Tony & Brent for the race we know you'll do as well as Gramps a would have. :)" - Mikaela & Sammy Hughes

Jul 30, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"When the going gets tough remember what Dad did for us. We are blessed God gave him to us to "take some of the punches"(U2) now it's our turn. All three of you are champions already in his eyes. GO! " - Tim, Nick, Mick & Sam Hughes

Jul 29, 2016 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"I'm so proud to call you family. All the best. You have already done us proud, and uncle Rob is super proud! Well done Mense!!" - Roswyn

Jul 24, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Good luck Terry! Its a wonderful tribute for a great cause." - Oliver and Fiona

Jul 20, 2016 - R 500.00
"Great tribute Terry, Uncle Robbie expecting "TDFesque" effort BOYS! Pic prompts memory of Argus Rob (& Argus Pat, she was closer to start) enthusiastically cheering us Peeps in Lycra along! " - Gavin, Michele, Michael & Maria

Jul 19, 2016 - R 500.00
"A very inspiring journey which reminds us how wonderful life can be when we get in touch with our humanity XXXX" - Christele

Jul 19, 2016 - USD $ 14.01 Fees covered
"Good luck guys - you are doing it for a great cause. Uncle Robbie will remembered always with love and fondness. " - Tammy

Jul 18, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"For Dad on behalf of all the "little old ladies" and the "they have nothings" that you helped, so too did Hospice help you. Fish Hoek is poorer with our loss and Heaven is richer. Love you lots." - Fish Hoek Electric

Jul 18, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Good Luck Terry, Tony, Brent and Dad who will be there in spirit to push you guys on. I can hear him now " COME ON, KEEP IT UP, LOOKING GOOD" like he used to say at all the argus cyclists. THX GUYS" - Andy, Nessy, Aidan and Megan

Jul 16, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"We will be there on the day supporting and cheering you on!! Uncle Robbie will certainly be smiling down xxx" - Darren, Bonny & Melissa

Jul 15, 2016 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Great stuff guys. Have a good ride." - Rich & Kate

Jul 12, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Best of luck with the ride Terry and Tony! Your Dad will be even prouder." - David

Jul 10, 2016 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"I wish Brent good luck with this awesome and noble event. " - David Hall

Jul 07, 2016 - USD $ 35.69 Fees covered
"Good luck guys! Such a worthy cause." - Stabrey Family

Jul 07, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Good luck and enjoy the ride for this good cause! " - Michael & Gaby Rohloff

Jul 07, 2016 - USD $ 214.19 Fees covered
"Tony, Terry and Brent - best wishes for the 31st. " - Anthony and Pam

Jul 06, 2016 - USD $ 41.90
"With love from Berlin- spinnermaxes are close to you, Terry !" - Wellmanns

Jul 06, 2016 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Good luck and have a great ride remembering your Dad :) x " - Shannon and Gareth

Jul 06, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Good luck on your ride honouring loved ones" - Gerald Albert

Jul 06, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"In honour of loved ones lots " - Auto Trade Supplies

Jul 06, 2016 - R 1 228.91 Fees covered
"Thank you Brent, Terry and Tony, for undertaking this challenge, supporting this wonderful cause, in memory of an amazing man!" - Charlotte & Uzi, Ireland

Jul 06, 2016 - R 574.28
"In remember acne of a wonderful man!" - Caronne Hughes

Jul 06, 2016 - R 1 000.00
"In rememberence of a generous soul." - Eric Pretorius

Jul 06, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Good luck Brent and enjoy the ride!" - Adrian Conradie

Jul 06, 2016 - USD $ 70.95 Fees covered
"A wonderful man who blessed us all simply by being a part of our lives - his spirit will be with you as you cross the line. You go lads!" - Craig, Michele and Cameron

Jul 06, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Good Luck Tony, Terry and Brent, enjoy the ride for this good cause! " - Ralph & Kim

Jul 05, 2016 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"St Lukes do such a great job, this is an awesome idea!! Good luck Tony & Terry from the Weitsz's!" - Warren & Sarah

Jul 05, 2016 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Best of luck !!" - Pieter Kruger

Jul 05, 2016 - USD $ 137.05
"Go Terry, Tony in honour of a wonderful man supporting his Hospice!!" - Betty, London

Jul 05, 2016 - USD $ 10.63 Fees covered
"Good luck" - Paisley Scott

Jul 05, 2016 - USD $ 20.56
"Good Luck" - Graham Watts

Jul 05, 2016 - USD $ 83.33 Fees covered
"Good luck. Your dad will be with you all the way." - Zofia & Asley

Jul 05, 2016 - R 2 000.00
"Good luck on the ride. Watch out for the cars." - stephen weiss

Jul 05, 2016 - USD $ 108.14 Fees covered
"Best of luck, guys!" - Martin, Rubi & Viktor

Jul 05, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"In fond memories of my big brother." - Christopher R. Hughes

Jul 05, 2016 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Your Dad would be so proud of you both & St Lukes has touched all of our hearts. Good luck guys" - Oliver & Wendy

Jul 05, 2016 - R 1 065.32 Fees covered
"Go Terry, Tony and Brent - he'll be smiling down on you :-)" - Sandra

Jul 05, 2016 - USD $ 68.52
"Typical - Community minded even in the afterlife! What a wonderful gesture on behalf of a wonderful man, wish I could join for the ride" - Dave Cole

Jul 05, 2016 - USD $ 68.52
"Good luck! Great cause," - Jeremy Ford-Young

Jul 05, 2016 - USD $ 36.04 Fees covered
"Keep the memory alive, by doing something he loved (but don't have a crash !)" - James Wallace

Jul 04, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Thanks Dad for everything!" - Terry

Statistics

Fundraising target

R 40 000.00

Donations to date

R 40 782.95

St Luke's Combined Hospices

The St Luke's Hospice team is very well known in the greater Cape Town area for the difference they make to patients and families who have been deailing with the challenges of a life threatening illness diagnosis. The difference becomes apparent when families are settled after the physical, emotional, spiritual aspect of their situation is assessed and compassionately dealt with.

The aim of our service is to offer a Palliative service of excellence for our referred patients and families.