{"id":40025,"date":"2022-04-25T14:55:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T13:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sheffieldwire.co.uk\/?p=40025"},"modified":"2022-04-25T14:55:06","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T13:55:06","slug":"superbike-charity-fundraiser-money-to-buy-specialist-equipment-for-sheffield-childrens-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sheffieldwire.co.uk\/index.php\/2022\/04\/25\/superbike-charity-fundraiser-money-to-buy-specialist-equipment-for-sheffield-childrens-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Superbike charity fundraiser money to buy specialist equipment for Sheffield Children’s Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sheffield Children\u2019s Hospital<\/a> has received \u00a31,280 from a charity auction where\u00a0<\/span>Double World Superbike Champion, James Toseland’s<\/a> 2001 biker leathers were sold to help buy a specialist high-sided bed for Ryegate House, a respite facility for children and young people with neurological conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The specialist designed high-sided bed will provide a safe sleeping environment for children with complex neurological needs when staying overnight at the respite centre.<\/span><\/p>\n

Caitlin Hallatt, the Senior Marketing and Communications Officer for Sheffield Children\u2019s Hospital, said: \u201cWe are hugely grateful for James’ continued support of the Charity and the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Ryegate House facilitates for children and young people up to the age of 19 who suffer with complex neuro disabilities, multiple and profound physical and learning difficulties and life-limiting conditions.<\/p>\n

“The bed will be used for mobile children creating a safe and stable environment with the ethos ‘home away from home’.”<\/p>\n

James has been an avid supporter of Sheffield Children\u2019s Hospital for 19 years. Over the last decade, he has auctioned off several of his superbike leathers to raise money for the hospital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In total, he has auctioned five of his Superbike sets from his career. All of his leathers have sold for over \u00a31000.<\/span><\/p>\n

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James delivering Easter Eggs to Sheffield Children’s Hospital in his 2001 SWC leathers<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

In the past, fundraising money has supported the opening of a new Cancer and Leukaemia Ward at the hospital. James sponsored the new Doctor\u2019s Office on this ward and a plaque has been placed outside to commemorate James and the other bikers\u2019 long support for the Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s 2001 Superbike leather set was bought by Jason Sole, a fan of James.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really happy to be the winning bidder as James was one of my first hero\u2019s in racing. I\u2019m also so pleased the money is going to a great cause and hope it\u2019s a big help to the hospital charity\u201d, Jason said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A huge thank you to @theonejasonsole for his support for the @SheffChildrens<\/a> auction! They are on their way to you mate! @WorldSBK<\/a> @DucatiMotor<\/a> @DucatiUK<\/a> #auction<\/a> #leathers<\/a> #worldsuperbikes<\/a> #racing<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6a0eEtXliO<\/a><\/p>\n

— James Toseland (@JamesMToseland) April 20, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n