Roads grind to a halt as bikers pay tribute to much-loved dad and volunteer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDozens of bikers followed a much-loved volunteer in procession as he made his final journey through Tameside. Paul Redfern founded the Blood Bikes Manchester charity in 2012, leading a team that transported vital donations and supplies to save countless lives.
He had been motivated to help the NHS save others after losing his right leg in a motorbike accident in 1988 and received a Pride of Manchester award in 2020 for his tireless efforts.
Paul, also known as 'Red' to many, tragically died aged 53 on March 15 following a two-year battle with lung cancer. Friends, family and well-wishers paid their respects as Paul took on his 'final ride' yesterday (April 3) - from his home in Hyde, onto a funeral service at Flowery Field Church and then to Dukinfield Crematorium.
Taryn Redfern, Paul's daughter, told the Manchester Evening News: "It was amazing - it really was. We didn't expect that many people to come.
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