FCBARCELONA.CAT

04.05.2007 12:34

Neeskens oversees a great cause

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FC Barcelona assistant head coach Johan Neeskens has organised, through his foundation Stichting de Nees, an initiative that will see eight Dutch cyclists ride from Hoogland in Holland to the Camp Nou.

Stichting de Nees (the Nees Association) is the charity foundation set up by the former Barça and Netherlands player and his wide Marlis. Since May 2001, the organisation has been working on projects to help children with special needs, because of illness or physical or mental disabilities, to be given a better life.

Through this foundation the Barça coach has helped improve the lives of thousands of different people. By giving financial support to many organisations and institutions that have vast experience in helping carry out activities with groups that aim to contribute towards helping and supporting those with special needs.

From Holland to Camp Nou

To raise more funds for these activities, a group of eight cyclists that are friends of the Stichting de Nees have organised the "Ride for de Nees2007" (Ride for de Nees). This initiative counts on the support of the Fundación FC Barcelona and will see them start off in Hoogland under the orders of Neeskens, who will be at the starting line to fire the pistol. The eight will then travel 1650 kilometres to Camp Nou, where they will be met by Neeskens.

At the finish line, Neeskens will be waiting to welcome them to the stadium as well as to help collect monies from the various sponsors that have pledged their support for his worthwhile cause.