THERE will be one last ride in memory of an Oswestry man who died last year, with friends and family set to cycle from Anfield, home of Liverpool FC.

Adrian (Ade) Hill died in June last year from kidney failure having spent eight years raising funds for a charity that supports people on dialysis after his wife Nicki donated hers to him when he was 46.

They were joined by Shrewsbury-based Bob Martin, a driving force in raising more than £20,000 for a number of different charities by way of four cycle rides, four auction nights and even a parachute jump.

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Having raised an incredible amount, Bob and his friends and family decided to hang up their cycling shoes, put away their auction paddles, and retire from fundraising until Ade sadly passed away last year.

Border Counties Advertizer: The team riding out in memory of Ade Hill. The team riding out in memory of Ade Hill. (Image: Nicola Hill.)

Nicki said they have now decided to join together again for one last ride in Ade’s memory, taking place on June 8 this year, and are three-quarters of the way towards their fundraising target of £5,000.

She said: “Ade was born with one kidney and at just 46 years old faced a life on dialysis when it failed.

“Unbelievably, I was discovered to be a match and was able to donate one of my kidneys.

“We set out to raise as much money as possible for Kidney Care UK who has supported us during these difficult times and Bob and his cycling friends decided to use their cycle rides to support our fundraising.

Border Counties Advertizer: The six youngsters joining the ride at Whittington. The six youngsters joining the ride at Whittington. (Image: Nicola Hill.)

“On June 2, 2023, aged just 54 years old, Ade passed away and without hesitation, it was decided there would be one last ride in his memory.

“Being an avid Liverpool fan the ride will start at his beloved Anfield on June 8 and will see a team of 12 riders, made up of Ade’s friends and family, cycle to his hometown of Oswestry.

“Not wanting to be left out, six children will be joining the ride in Whittington to cycle the final five miles in memory of their Uncle Ade.”

One Last Ride will be raising money for Kidney Care UK.

For more than 40 years, it has been providing direct support for kidney patients and working hard to improve health and care services across the UK.

A spokesman added: “With no government funding, it is your donations alone that improve life for kidney patients.

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“If you would like to support the ride you can donate athttps://www.justgiving.com/page/bob-martin-2024

“Any donations, big or small will make a huge difference for so many kidney patients.

“There are also opportunities for local businesses to get involved by sponsoring the support crew, in return getting their business logo or name on the van.”