With the Tourist Trophy From this year already underway, this solidarity project consists in the installation of 15 real -size motorcycles sculptures, inspired by machines piloted by legends such as Joey Dunlop, John McGuinness either Peter Hickman. As it cannot be otherwise, the works are exposed in the Paddock of the TT and will be auctioned for beneficial purposes during the senior TT celebration in 2026.
Yes, as you read it. For the first time in its history, the TT has an official charity partner: the Mannin Cancers Support Group. A non -profit organization founded and managed by volunteers of the island.
Along with him Manx Breast Cancer Support Groupthis association has managed to raise almost 11 million sterling pounds in the last 13 years (say, more than 13 million long euros), destined entirely to the fight against cancer on the island of Man. By the way, its next major objective is the opening of a new Oncological Support Center in the Noble’s Hospital, with an estimated investment of 2.2 million pounds (2.6 million euros).
“We are delighted to become the first official beneficial organization of the TT ”he declared Julie StokesPresident of both entities, in an interview with our colleagues. “When we present the idea to Sarah Maltby MHK (government manager of the Motor Sports Area) Sophie Lowney (TT Development Manager), they not only listened to us carefully, but they turned completely with the project. Without your support, none of this would have been possible”
So are the solidarity sculptures of the Tourist Trophy
The sculptures, manufactured in reinforced fiberglass with internal steel structure, have a double function: artistic and participatory. They not only faithfully represent the emblematic motorcycles silhouette of the TT, but they are also designed so that the public can sit on them and take photographs.
Each piece will arrive on the island in a neutral white color and, subsequently, will be decorated by the local graphic artist, Chris Cubbonof Projex7. He will be in charge of customizing each sculpture with the colors and characteristic details of each honored motorcycle.
On the other hand, the Walesa company See what we can make It is responsible for the production of sculptures, which are valued at about 6,995 pounds each (about 8,350 euros).
In addition to the 15 pieces for the public auction, another 10 custom units have been sold to local companies, such as the popular Bushy’s brewery or the Barclays Bank, with the aim of expanding the collection. These versions “corporate”They will also allow companies to support the cause in a visible and permanent way.
Beyond the visual and emotional impact of these sculptures, the true purpose of the campaign is to provide the island of a center specialized in psychological support for cancer patients, something that currently does not exist in the region.
“When someone receives a diagnosis of cancer, not only a physical, but also emotional and mental struggle begins”, He explains Stokes. “On the island there is not yet a place dedicated to offering such help, and that is why we decided to act. We want the affected people, as well as their caregivers, to find in this center a safe space, with professional care and resources adapted to their needs”
Sarah Maltby (MHK) stressed the importance of involving the local community in this type of initiatives through a world repercussion event such as the TT: “The soul of the TT is in its people: volunteers, residents and passionate who fill every corner of the island during the event«.
Sarah concluded: «Giving visibility to a single beneficial organization every year allows to channel that collective energy towards a specific cause. It is a way to return to the community starts from what makes the TT so special”
The annual designation of an official beneficial partner opens a new stage in the history of the TT. Not only as an international sports competition, but also as a platform for social commitment.
For more information about the project, sculptures or how to collaborate, you can visit the official website of Mannin Cancers Support Group Or, if you are lucky to get closer to this weekend, visiting the organization of the organization in the Paddock.
