Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes has unveiled a new car to transport urgent blood and pathology samples, medication and donated breast milk around the region – jointly purchased by Investing For Tomorrow.
We have been long-term supporters of this much-needed local charity which has 25 volunteer Blood Bike Riders in West Yorkshire, including our Chairman Laurence Turner, who has been a volunteer rider for several years.
Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes travel thousands of miles annually across the region making urgent deliveries during the night and at weekends. This is done at no charge or cost to the NHS. The new Dacia car will be used in adverse weather conditions or when larger consignments require urgent delivery.
Our Managing Director Toby Turner said “It’s a remarkable service run entirely by volunteers and is a huge benefit to the local hospitals and hospice patients. We’re thrilled that the car we have jointly purchased will support their work in the community for years to come.”
Matthew Butterfield from Whiteknights West Yorkshire added: “We really appreciate the level of support we have received from Investing For Tomorrow including having previously received sponsorship for a Blood Bike motorcycle. We are not funded in any way by the NHS, which is a common misconception. So its excellent to receive recognition and support from a local Halifax business.”
At the unveiling it was announced the car is to be named in remembrance of a former Whiteknights West Yorkshire volunteer rider, Maurice Greenwood.