IBM staff embark on charity cycle challenge

Five members of the six-strong team pictured at the end of stage 2 in Tiverton. L-R: Chris Livesey, Gavin McDermott, Sam Greenlees, Russ Herringshaw and Allan Robertson. All work for IBM on the South Bank, except Russ, who retired 2 weeks ago after 30 years in IBM.

Together with IBM colleagues and friends, he is raising money for Cry In The Dark. In 2000 the charity built and opened a home for 23 children with special needs in Comanesti, Romania. 'Casa Lumina' is now a home for life for these children. Presently it is building a new project which will be a hospice (respite home) for children with AIDS and other terminal illnesses also in Romania.

The team has achieved its £15k target, but the charity needs another £35k to finish the roof on the new hospice, and assistance with the same in Kenya.

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