Members of the Warminster community recently took part in a fitness challenge at Warminster Sports Centre to raise money for a local man who is driving medical aid to Ukraine this month.
The challenge was organised in aid of Stephen Ryder, a presenter on Warminster Community Radio and a member of the sports centre, who is raising money for Mighty Convoy, a volunteer-run UK charity that delivers second-hand ambulances and medical supplies to Ukraine.
Stephen will be part of a convoy of six ambulances, each packed with around six tonnes of medical aid, being driven to Ukraine in January. Funds raised will go towards the purchase of an ambulance and supplies.
“He asked if there was any way to support, so we tasked our members to kick start 2026 and cover the same distance that he will be driving – a total of 1,300 miles – between 5th and 7th January,” said Adam Coote, fitness manager at Warminster Sports Centre.
“Members contributed through cycling, walking, running and swimming and we successfully completed the challenge with around 12 hours to spare.”
Before leaving the UK, Stephen hopes to raise £7,000 to help fund the purchase of an ambulance and supplies.
To support his fundraising, visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/stephen-ryder-1
Pictured: Adam and Stephen
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