Industry Powering the Pedals
Personal Rider Statements
The Fenestration Industry is rallying behind the Handlebar Heroes, with the FIT Show (29 April – 1 May 2025) serving as a launchpad to drive sponsorships, awareness, and
Leigh Greenwood “Like most people, I have felt the
devastating effects that cancer brings to a family.
fundraising. At the show, attendees can visit dedicated Handlebar Heroes pods , positioned on the MFT, Stand at FIT Show25, meet the cyclists, and take part in exciting fundraising activities.
Several years ago, my Grandad who was the head of the family and like a father to me, lost his battle with cancer.
He had beat it once and been in remission. This filled us all with hope and we almost forgot he had ever had it. Then came the devasting news that it had returned, and this time to take his life. Watching someone who meant so much to me transform from a larger-than-life character to a mere shadow of the fun-loving figure that had always been a huge part of my life still hurts today. More needs to be done. More screening to detect the early signs of this disease. More to find treatments and cures for all types of cancer. I’m doing this ride to help raise money for CRUK, hoping that one day we will beat cancer.”
The event is calling on businesses across the trade to sponsor, donate, and spread the word —because every mile pedalled is a step closer to making a difference. Get Involved: Be a Hero! Follow and Donate : Support the cause via gofundme - gofund.me/dde0cf7e Sponsor : Corporate sponsorship opportunities available (Title, Gold, Silver, Supporter tiers) Follow the Journey : Live updates, videos, and behind-the-scenes action on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & TikTok using #HandlebarHeroes2025 Meet the Team at FIT Show 2025 : Cheer on the riders before they embark on their journey! Join Us for the Ride of a Lifetime This challenge is more than just miles - it’s about coming together as an industry to drive change, support two vital charities, and prove that when we ride together, we rise together. Let’s make Handlebar Heroes 2025 a ride to remember. Are you in? For sponsorship inquiries, media coverage, or to get involved, For Rider Jersey Sponsorship please contact Leigh by Wednesday 12th March: Leigh.greenwood@madefortrade.co MFT blog page - www.madefortrade.co/handlebarheroes/
Chris Wann “As a young person growing up cancer diagnoses have always
been something that was there in the background,
being the cause of death for two of my grandparents and regularly other names mentioned by my parents
outside the family. Back then I was too young to understand the disease and the work that goes into medical research to prevent deaths and prolong lives. The first realisation that cancer can affect anyone at any age came when my best friend’s mum died some 9 months after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, and then the real leveller was my wife of only 1 month being diagnosed with Stage 1 Type 2 breast cancer in 2022. Luckily, we caught it relatively early and 9 months later after surgery and some incredible
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