Hatch Warren Runners Raise Over £2,200 for St Michael's Hospice

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A dedicated running club, the Hatch Warren Runners, successfully completed a week-long challenge called Jeff's Buckle, raising an impressive amount of £2,200 for St Michael's Hospice. The unusual fundraising event, which included running at strange times and in fancy dress, involved 100 club members and was set up by Leigh Ballinger, the club's fundraising lead. The challenge was inspired by the memory of Jeff Mitchell, a former club member who received end-of-life care at the hospice.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Hatch Warren Runners, a running club in Basingstoke, organized a week-long fundraising challenge called Jeff's Buckle, raising over £2,200 for St Michael's Hospice.
  • The challenge, inspired by the memory of Jeff Mitchell, a former club member, involved 100 club members and included running at strange times and in fancy dress.
  • The event was set up by Leigh Ballinger, the club's fundraising lead, and was organized to remember Jeff, as well as other club members who were cared for by St Michael's Hospice.
  • The club members showed remarkable teamwork and determination, with almost everyone reaching 100 miles for the week through various fun bonus mile challenges.
  • The event also included a charity cake sale in the park at Beggarwood and a cheque presentation to Sarah Shearman, head of fundraising at St Michael's Hospice.
  • The Hatch Warren Runners will continue to fundraise for St Michael's Hospice, a local charity that provides vital care services to the community.

Statistics:

  • £2,200 - the amount raised by the Hatch Warren Runners for St Michael's Hospice through the Jeff's Buckle challenge.
  • 100 - the number of club members who participated in the challenge.
  • £2,000 - the minimum target at the beginning of the fundraising campaign, which was tripled due to the success of the event.
  • 1 week - the duration of the challenge, which took place at strange times and in fancy dress.
  • 100 miles - the target mileage for club members to achieve throughout the week.

Sources:

  • _Hatch Warren Runners raise over £2,200 for St Michael's Hospice_: A fun-filled week-long running challenge has raised more than £2,200 for a hospice.
  • justgiving.com/page/hwr-1729845685324 - The donation link to support the fundraising efforts of the Hatch Warren Runners.