roundup round up Fundraising
Catching up on some of your fantastic fundraising antics from all corners of the UK.
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£1,160 Phil’s family fun day
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Phil Bower held a family fun day at his local club in Manchester to raise money in memory of his wife. Patricia died in September 2015 and the event at Cadishead Conservative Club, which included live music, face painting and a bouncy castle, raised £1160. Phil said: “The highlight of the day for me was being on stage thanking everyone for participating.”
Team effort for Will Lea Acres organised a coffee and cake day in support of her son Will, who has PH. She held the event at home, raising £400 for PHA UK and £364.70 for the Brompton Hospital, where Will is treated. Lea said: “Knowing that the team at Brompton and PHA UK are supporting us is such a comfort and definitely helps, so we held this event to say an initial thank you. Our family and friends attended and have been so incredibly supportive, of which we are so grateful.” St .James’ Primary School in Emsworth, where Lea works, also raised £180 from a collection and her local community fundraising group, Funderbirds, raised £320 from a raffle. A collection by family friend Maureen Lord raised a further £100. You can read more about Will and his experiences with PH on p13.
£1,000 RAISED
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Barn Dance success
With the help of family and friends, Stephanie Wolfe from Faversham organised a barn dance in support of her 24-year-old son Alex, who was diagnosed with PH last summer. Stephanie’s daughter Rebecca sourced the band for free and the night of fun and dancing raised over £600. Stephanie said: “The whole family invited friends and a thoroughly fun evening was had by all. Alex was even able to join in the Ceiledh dancing!” Stephanie’s other daughter Florence is taking on a marathon in Vienna next year, with half of her sponsorship being donated to PHA UK. Good luck Florence!
£660
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