WESTON'S biker community joined together over the weekend to help fulfil a man's final wish.

Chris Hunt, 72, is currently receiving palliative care and treatment for cancer at Weston Hospicecare on Thornbury Road.

Chris, who has been a dedicated biker all his life, brought himself a new Triumph motorbike and helmet in 2023, but only had the chance to ride it once due to his ill health.

Weston Mercury: Residents rallied to show their support.Residents rallied to show their support. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)Weston Mercury: Chris' final wish was made true.Chris' final wish was made true. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)

He has also been the proud owner of a Harley-Davidson and latterly a BMW.

Weston Mercury: The mayor was in attendance. The mayor was in attendance. (Image: Mayor of Weston Facebook)Weston Mercury: Chris was picked up from the hospice.Chris was picked up from the hospice. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)

Weston Mercury: Locals of all ages got involved.Locals of all ages got involved. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)

His last wish was to take part in a motorbike procession, which was made possible thanks to the local biker community and the hospice, on Sunday, April 14.

Speaking about the event, the mayor of Weston, Cllr Ciaran Cronnelly, said: "What an incredible and emotional ride.

Weston Mercury: The local biker community came out in full force.The local biker community came out in full force. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)

"Hundreds of bikers turned up today to deliver Chris' final wish - to be part of a procession in Weston - and wow did the biker community show up. Not just from Weston, but from far and wide.

"Hundreds of bikers processed to Weston Hospicecare where Chris joined as a pillion on a trike. They then processed to the seafront and back to Weston Hospicecare.

Weston Mercury: Chris was picked up at the hospice.Chris was picked up at the hospice. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)Weston Mercury: Chris is an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Chris is an avid motorcycle enthusiast. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)Weston Mercury: It was a sunny day for the procession. It was a sunny day for the procession. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)

"Thank you to everyone who turned a wish into reality today - the smile on Chris' face was incredible. Thank you to the many many members of the public who waved, clapped and cheered.

"It was a privilege to be part of today.

Weston Mercury: The event took place on Sunday, April 14.The event took place on Sunday, April 14. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)

Weston Mercury: Chris is currently receiving palliative care at the hospice.Chris is currently receiving palliative care at the hospice. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)

Weston Mercury: Hundreds attended.Hundreds attended. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)

"Special mention to Dale Walters who turned this into reality and to the staff at Weston Hospicecare who make magic moments like this all the time.

"Also thank you to Frank Bamford for taking care of me and letting me ride pillion on his bike.

"The biker community of Weston and beyond - you are amazing - today you demonstrated why Weston-super-Mare is so special."

Weston Mercury: People got into the spirit of things.People got into the spirit of things. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)

Speaking prior to the event, John Bailey, director of Patient Services at Weston Hospicecare, said: “We are so happy to be able to make this happen for Chris and his wife Di.

Weston Mercury: Chris was joined by family and friends.Chris was joined by family and friends. (Image: Purplefish/Weston Hospicecare)

Weston Mercury: The mayor showed his support.The mayor showed his support. (Image: Mayor of Weston Facebook)

"We always try to make these Magic Moments a reality as they mean so much to our patients and their families who cherish the memories of experiences like this.

“This could not have happened without the support of the biker community in Weston and we are very thankful for their quick action to make this happen.

“If anyone has been touched by Chris’s story please consider making a donation to us however small - 80% of our income relies on public support so every little really does make a difference.”