Long term supporter of the Trust, Jo Inge Svensden, travelled all the way from Norway to his former home on the Isle of Wight to raise money in aid of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

Jo spent his 60th birthday taking on the challenge of cycling 70 miles around the island and raised a huge £1139! The ride started in Niton at around 6am and through the blustery weather, he rode along the coast towards Totland Bay and then through Freshwater. He then took the ferry across from Cowes to East Cowes and smoothly continued through picturesque villages and towns such as Ryde, Bembridge, Sandown and Shanklin, where he was cheered on by many family members, old friends, and local residents to help him reach the finish back in Niton.

Jo completed the journey in under 6 hours, an incredible achievement on top of exceeding his £1000 fundraising target! We spoke to Jo after his fundraiser about the challenge, and he said “All-in-all a great and very enjoyable day and I can fully recommend fundraising events like this as part of a birthday celebration…just do it!” Thank you once again Jo for your support, we are so glad you enjoyed your birthday (especially with the party and cake waiting for you at the end of the ride).  

If you are interested in taking on a challenge like Jo’s, or starting your own fundraiser then please get in touch with our fundraising team at: fundraising@hiwwt.org.uk