Former Hull FC player Ewan Dowes is raising money for three chosen charities by completing a 26-hour, 1000 mile Wattbike challenge.
Dowes is raising funds for Joining Jack, the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) and the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation by taking part in the challenge.
Alongside friend and former Super League star Paul Sculthorpe, the pair will complete a virtual non-stop 26 hour ride on Wattbikes at home, with members of the public able to join them on their journey via the Zwift app.
The challenge will begin at 6am Saturday 25th April, and finish 8am Sunday 26th.
Dowes had also planned to cycle from Headingley to Toulouse, around 900 miles in five days in May, in support of former teammate Rob Burrow who is suffering with MND, as well as to honour Adam Maher, who devastatingly lost his battle with MND in February this year.
Due to the ongoing circumstances, this challenge unfortunately had to be cancelled, but Dowes is still planning to cycle 200 miles a day
The fundraisers will also be supporting Joining Jack, which is searching for a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, while any funds rasied by Dowes will be matched by the St James’ Place Wealth Management and donated to their foundation which supports children’s charities, hospices, cancer charities and mental health charities.
Dowes said: “In these unprecedented times it is extremely tough for everyone, including charities. I have seen first hand many fund raisers cancelled and income streams drying up, making it extremely difficult for charities to continue the fantastic and inspiring work they do.
“If you could consider a donation no matter how small it is, it would be greatly appreciated and hopefully together we can make a difference and contribute towards finding a cure for the horrendous diseases, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Motor Neurone Disease.
“Thank you for your support. I hope you all stay safe and well.”
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