Hassan Pillai is attempting to raise £2,500 for the rescue team with a sponsored cycle ride of the 600 mile, full length of Ireland.  (see news item 31/07.)
Hassan was interviewed live on Radio Derby on Saturday and explained to listeners why he was attempting the challenge and how they could support him.
To hear the interview go to,  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0588gck  The item is 11 minutes into the programme and last about six minutes.
Thanks to Hassan, keep up the publicity.