Severn Freewheelers is YOUR blood bike charity, made up entirely from volunteers, providing a professional, efficient service to our community, at no cost to our local NHS Trusts. We transport, by motorcycle or car, urgently needed items such as blood, medicines and samples across Gloucestershire, as well as Worcestershire, North Wiltshire and Herefordshire. We also partner with other blood bike groups across the country to relay samples across regions.
Nine emergency service bikes and four cars are available 365 days a year, with members working weekdays, evenings and at weekends and Bank Holidays, we provide a 24-hour service to the NHS.
Founded in 2007, Severn Freewheelers has grown in membership from one motorcycle and five volunteers to the current fleet size and over 180 members. Representing a variety of people from many walks of life, member roles include motorbike riders, car drivers, despatchers and fundraisers.
We are funded entirely by generous donations from the public and local grants. We hope you can help us make a difference today.
Why not volunteer for us? We need Riders and Despatchers.
A motorcycle typically covers 60,000 miles per year and will, through conscientious servicing last around 3 ½ years. We have a constant need for funds to operate our services: a bike is £18,000 to purchase, tyres cost us £5,500 annually and with ever-rising fuel prices, that bill exceeds £25,000.
We are invariably working at night – you won’t see us often – but you may need our help one day.
We appreciate that times are incredibly hard for everyone right now, but if you can find it in your heart to help us, please consider donating at https://www.justgiving.com/severnfreewheelers:
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THANK YOU 