Bikers raise £5,191 for Ipswich Hospital cancer care

Why it matters: The £5,191 raised will go to the Woolverstone Centre at Ipswich Hospital, which provides care and support to people affected by cancer.

The details: The ride took place on Sunday, 16 August 2026, with motorcyclists taking part in a ride out to Leiston in support of Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity.

The event brought the biking community together for a shared cause with the money being raised through the generosity of riders, supporters and the wider community.

For context: The funds will help the charity continue to support cancer services, paying for enhancements that make a difference to patients and their loved ones.

Charitable donations provide extras that go above and beyond NHS funding, such as additional equipment, improved facilities and practical support.

What they’re saying: Sandra Gosney, community fundraising manager at Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in organising and supporting the Richard Collins Charitable Ride.

“It is wonderful to see the biking community coming together to make such a positive difference. Raising more than £5,000 is a fantastic achievement, and we are so grateful to every rider, volunteer, supporter and local business who helped make the event possible.

“Their generosity will help us continue to support the incredible teams providing cancer care at Ipswich Hospital and make a real difference to patients and their families.”

The bottom line: The charity says the £5,191 raised will help it support the teams providing cancer care at Ipswich Hospital, and it has thanked everyone who made the ride possible.

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