roundup round up Fundraising
Catching up on some of your fantastic fundraising antics from all corners of the UK.
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£788.75 RAISED
Toughmann to support mum
Michelle Towers from the Isle of Man took part in the island’s Toughmann event – a 10k obstacle course designed to test physical strength and mental courage. Michelle’s mum has PH and finds support through PHA UK and Emphasis magazine. She said: “I have never done anything like Toughmann before but was given the opportunity and thought what better time to raise awareness of PH and raise money for something that is so close to the family.”
Peaks 4 PHA Mark Harris and a group of friends have completed the return leg of their fundraising walk across the Peak District in support of Mark’s brother Paul who has PH. Dressed as nurses, the team walked 55 miles from the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield to the Broughton Arms in Rode Heath. Mark said: “The medical and support staff at the specialist pulmonary hypertension unit at the Hallamshire hospital are absolute heroes. They have supported Paul through some extremely tough times with their continued expertise, dedication and support.”
£3,885 RAISED
WINTER 2017 emphasis 30
Ridgeway ramble Niki Vallance and her husband Wayne joined Niki’s office colleagues at Nationwide Building Society to take part in a 23-mile sponsored walk. The team walked nine hours from Nationwide HQ in Swindon along the Ridgway to Hampley Hollow in Calne, Wiltshire. Wayne was diagnosed with PH in January 2016 and receives treatment at the Royal Brompton Hospital. Niki said: “We hope the money raised will help raise awareness of this disease and help towards research to find a cure.”
£493
RAISED
