09-07-2025
Taunton teacher completes charity bike ride in memory of late uncle
A Somerset teacher recently completed a charity bike ride in memory of his late uncle.
Asif Khan, a teacher at Bishop Fox's School in Taunton, participated in the London to Brighton Bike Ride on Sunday, June 15, raising money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF), a cause "deeply personal" to him.
His uncle died of heart failure after stepping in to support Khan and his mother when they lost his father at a young age.
Mr Khan said: "Losing him was incredibly painful.
"He was my rock, my constant, and his passing left a deep void in my life."
The funds raised from the bike ride will support life-saving research into heart and circulatory diseases, their causes, and prevention.
Donations are still being welcomed at
Mr Khan's fundraising efforts extended beyond the bike ride.
He also engaged his students in related fitness activities, helping them appreciate the importance of physical fitness and community service.
Mr Khan thanked his supporters for all donations raised so far, adding: "Every pound truly makes a difference."
