London, 10 June 2013 – Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), today announces the launch of its new fundraising initiative, ABikeathon – a Paris to London charity bike ride involving more than 220 of its London colleagues.
The event, which takes place from July 4-6 this year, aims to raise at least £250,000 through individual and corporate sponsorship which, subsequently, will be distributed among 70 worthwhile causes selected by the cyclists.
Each charity will receive a donation related to the number of nominations it received. The causes range from the smallest local charities to the largest global foundations, each having a special meaning to their respective nominators.
ABikeathon will take place over three days, with participants covering more than 70 miles each day. Almost a third of Aon Benfield’s UK workforce will be participating in the bike ride.
Dominic Christian, co-CEO of Aon Benfield and a participant in ABikeathon, said: “Over the years we have peddled many things, but rarely a bicycle! The ride will be a testing experience for us all, but the real challenge will be reaching our £250,000 fundraising target, and so all 220 cyclists are rallying round our friends to ask them for their generous support. Those people who know us will realise that cycling such a distance will be a considerable achievement for many of us.”
Donations to ABikeathon can be made via the following link – http://bit.ly/1aVX7mC
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