Charity
Carnarvon's Operation Blood Bike Part 1 & 2 raise £42K
Dec
Despite the unexpected fall of heavy snow, the North West Blood Bike team, along with all those connected with ‘Operation Blood Bike’, turned up to celebrate the amazing generosity shown in support a great man, Terry Derbyshire.
Terry was a beloved Dad, Granddad, Husband, Brother, Son, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew and good friend to so many. Tragically on 14 August 2021, Terry was involved in a fatal RTC and passed away in hospital hours later.
Terry was relentless in his pursuit of helping others - in 2019 he led the first ‘Operation Blood Bike’ fundraiser which saw him raise £20,000 to gift the North West Blood Bike team with a new blood bike, which was proudly named Mason on the 21 July 2021.
Following Terry's recent passing, friends and family come together to raise a total of £24,000 in just 14 months. This was raised by charity events completed by loved ones; his grand daughter Katie Minihan who undertook the Manchester Marathon, his very close friend who Adam Dennett ran The Great Run and others who joined in raising thousands for the great cause.
Adam Dennett, who led the second ‘Operation Blood Bike’ fundraiser said "He acted like a father to me, bringing me into the biking community and supporting me throughout life in general and my freemasonry. The world has lost one of life’s true gentlemen.”
Terry’s charitable drive was shared with many friends from another passion of his, Freemasonry. Brethren from all over the North West came together to raise money for Terry with Carnarvon, Leyland Mark and Euxton Lodges donating four figure sums.
The Chorley and Leyland Masonic Group Chairman, Peter Allen and Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals, Paul Hesketh were in attendance to show appreciation to those involved and in respect to Terry Derbyshire - an honourable and highly respected mason, who selflessly gave his time, knowledge and support to help others in need.
Family, friends and freemasons came together on a lovely snowy morning to hand over the new blood bike, along with a cheque for £4,000 to the amazing Great North Air Ambulance - both of whom aided and supported Terry during his final hours.
The new blood bike, proudly named Terry, was passed over with a crest of his lodge ‘Carnarvon Lodge’ (of which he was Master of when he passed away) and supported by friends, family and brethren added to the front. Michael Norris the current Master of Carnarvon Lodge was also in attendance to show support to Terry and his family with other lodge members Barry Scowcroft and Kieran Taylor-Bradshaw.
As an avid motorcyclist Terry clocked up high annual mileage including long rides out and European tours, he had a strong belief that safety in riding is paramount and trained with SLAM (South Lancs. Advanced Motorists) to become an advanced motorcyclist and shared his passion for charity with the group.
Terry will be sadly missed by all who know him but his contributions to the charities he helped will benefit many and his influence on those around him will live forever.
