J Marr International Colleague Cycles 212 Miles to Support Sailors’ Children’s Society

The route tested riders with challenging landscapes, shifting winds, heavy rain and back-to-back 100-mile days. Early on, a stray dog caused a minor fall for one participant, and later downpours turned roads into rivers. Despite the conditions, morale stayed high thanks to messages and videos shared enroute by families supported by SCS, reminding riders of the impact their fundraising would have. 

A Cause Close to Home 

For more than 200 years, the Sailors’ Children’s Society has provided essential help to children of seafarers, whether from the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, fishing fleets or offshore sectors, offering school uniforms, warm winter clothing, hardship grants, and emotional and practical support in times of crisis. 

Helen’s motivation was deeply personal. 

“My father was in the Merchant Navy and passed away when I was young,” Helen said. “I realised that some aspects of the charity’s work would have helped us as a family at the time. Combining my love of cycling with a cause so close to my heart felt like the perfect challenge.” 

Company Support 

As a seafood business with deep maritime roots, Andrew Marr International Ltd is an Anchor Partner of the Sailors’ Children’s Society. 

“Helen’s achievement is fantastic, and we’re proud to support both her and the Sailors’ Children’s Society in their vital work for seafaring families. With more than a century in the seafood industry, our connection to the maritime world runs deep. As a family business, we understand the sacrifices made by seafarers and their families, and we’re dedicated to making a real difference in their lives.”– Michael Moore MD