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The signage company has helped a competitive racer in his mission to row across the Atlantic Ocean
The Leeds branch of sign franchise FASTSIGNS has helped a local infirmary volunteer and competitive racer in a challenge to row across the Atlantic ocean.
A full vinyl wrap and signage has been produced for the boat being used in the annual Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. The boat’s owner, Mike Bates, is raising money for Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) after his experience with its lifesaving treatments.
Speaking about his experience, Bates says: “Both of my children were born prematurely and needed lots of help in their first few months. Without the amazing staff and facilities at Leeds General Infirmary, my family life would be vastly different.
“I want to support the charity for future families who need the specialist care we received. We’ve already raised £140,000 for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at LGI, and I’d like to raise as much as we can to give something back to people who do so much.”
Bates’ boat named The Atlantic Grappler has been themed to reflect his time in the Royal Army and will be sailing on December 12th, 2022, with up to 30 boat teams from around the world.
The race will take participants through tricky conditions in San Sebastian de La Gomera in the Canary Islands all the way to Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua and Barbuda.
FASTSIGNS Leeds was able to use its experience in the automotive sector to wrap the seven-metre-long boat which it completed in three days with 25m of premium vinyl. The team provided the work for free in order to support Bates’ fundraising efforts.
Director of FASTSIGNS Leeds, Andy Simpson adds: “It’s especially important to us that we work with the local community. We’ve always tried to help charities and NFP organisations when we can, and the signage and products we supply can help advertise and promote their all-important events and fundraising activities.
“We haven't done a boat wrap like this before, so it was a really exciting project to get involved with. We will all be following Mike's journey and we're really excited to see how much Mike raises thanks to his fantastic efforts.”
You can support Bates at: https://www.theatlanticgrappler.com/donate as well as on Instagram and Facebook.
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