Pedal Power aids Poppy Appeal

Joel and Marc Kirsten

Photographer Marc Kirsten is asking fellow-Press Club members to support his “Pedal to Paris” participation to raise funds for this year’s Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

The event takes place in September, spread over four days, and will involve cycling a total distance of 460 km – that’s just over 285 miles.

Marc will be taking part in the ride, together with his son Joel, in memory of his father, Severyn Markus Kirsten (pictured), who fought in the Polish Free Army alongside the British Army during the Second World War, most notably at the Battle of Monte Cassino.

Severyn Kirsten

 “The contribution and sacrifice that he and countless others made during that and other conflicts is immeasurable,” said Marc, who has worked in the West Midlands as a Press, PR and Commercial Photographer for almost 30 years.

“The Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Roya Air Force, veterans and their families, so I do hope that friends and colleagues will help us to help the Legion in their valuable work,” he added.

So far, Marc and Joel have raised almost half of the target of £3,100 which they have set themselves.

They are pictured here after taking part in the St Giles Hospice Cycle Ride, held in May, which the duo used as part of their training programme.

 Anyone wishing to donate is asked to go to Marc’s JustGiving page by clicking onto  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pedaltoparis2022-marckirsten?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=pedaltoparis2022-marckirsten&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=85b94cca932545d9a701c6338149ff4b.