The AHT team includes (left to right) Andrew Simmonds, CEO, Dr Mark Vaudin, Andrea Wilkinson, Dr Cathryn Mellersh, Maire O’Brien, and Dr Richard Newton.

Funds raised will help to buy a new MRI machine

A team of scientists, vets and supporters of the Animal Health Trust (AHT) are set to cycle 100 miles to help raise money and awareness for new equipment.

The 16-strong team are gearing themselves up for the PrudentialRideLondon-Surrey cycle challenge, which takes place on Sunday, 30 July.

Money raised from the event will be put towards one of AHT’s biggest ever fundraising appeals: to raise £400,000 to buy a new MRI machine.

“We deliver over 1,000 MRI scans a year, so it’s a very important piece of kit and it’s time to upgrade our current machine, commented CEO Dr Mark Vaudin, who will be taking part in the challenge.

“If we’re able to hit our £75,000 target towards the MRI appeal it will be an incredible way to mark our 75th anniversary and help make all the gruelling hours and miles of training worthwhile.”

Starting from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London, the cyclists will follow the iconic Olympic Box Hill Cycling route, so the challenge is no mean feat!

In addition to Dr Vaudin, the team includes Dr Richard Newton, director of epidemiology and disease surveillance, and Dr Cathryn Mellersh, head of canine genetics research.

The challenge is one of many events the AHT are participating in as part of its 75th anniversary year.

To support the AHT cycling team, visit: www.bit.ly/AHTridelondon

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