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I Did It My Way Graham Simpkins The Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) have a great relationship with motorcyclists. We know we are high risk road users so motorcyclists all around the country are huge supporters of the air ambulance service in their respective regions. The motorcycle runs in May and September are two of EHAAT’s biggest fundraising events of the year, raising more than £60,000 for the charity. EAMG have enjoyed supporting these events over the years. Many members will have participated in the runs, whilst others, including myself, assist with the running of events and of course we take the EAMG stand to North Weald in May and Harwich in September. EHAAT have been organising motorcycling events for 21 years but due to the restrictions this year asked riders to create their own route with money being raised by entry fees, tee shirt sales and sponsorship. The challenge ‘I Did It My Way’ was no substitute for thousands of bikers taking part in the usual motorcycle runs but nevertheless was very successful with the 672 riders who took part raising more than £16,000. Participating motorcyclists were encouraged to submit photos from their ride for sharing on EHAAT’s website. I signed up as soon as I heard about this ‘event’ and thought it would be interesting to visit EHAAT locations and end in Harwich to experience the contrast with previous years. I’ve not visited Harwich before when the streets aren’t lined with thousands of motorcycles. (Continued on page 30)
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