Cornish bikers are gearing up to take part in a memorial ride to remember local boy Jozef Stasiak this December while raising money for two charities: Jozef’s Dream CIC and Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Harbour.

On Saturday, December7 , a memorial ride to support Jozef’s Dream and Little Harbour will start at midday from Carnon Downs Campsite, making its way to Ships and Castles car park in Falmouth.

Spectators are welcome along the route and at the finish. Any bikers wishing to participate will be asked for a £5 donation.

Jozef’s Dream CIC was established to support families and children living with complex needs while aiming to create sensory spaces in schools.

Jozef’s mum, Heidi, wanted to start a movement that would seek to include and value all children in communities and ensure all medically complex children can live a fulfilling life without stigma or judgement.

Heidi said: “We believe that every individual has a valuable purpose in life. With help from other individuals or within a support group, we hope to support caregivers to feel and believe that whatever their wish for their child’s future life may be, they are listened to, and believed and can find strength to overcome any negativity or barriers, thus helping the caregiver to gain confidence in moving forward and helping their child reach their full potential.”

Jozef was born on November 6, 2010 with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Sadly, his twin brother Jacob passed away at just three-and-a-half months old.

Jozef loved the sound of a motorbike engine. When he passed away in December 2022, it seemed only right that motorbikes should accompany him on his final journey. Motorcyclists from across Cornwall and beyond joined the mission to give Jozef a special send-off.

Heidi added: “Jozef showed me how determined he was right from the start, proving doctors wrong at every opportunity. Even though he struggled at times, he always kept a smile on his face; he was a light in my heart.”

To donate, visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/JozefStasiak24

Jozef’s Dream holds a support group for medically complex children and their families on the second Tuesday of the month, 12 pm - 12.30 pm, at The Hub in Carnon Downs.