Music and Beer Festival Raises £45,000 for Charity Supporting Young People with Cancer

The 11th edition of the Old Goat's Grumble festival, organized by League of Zeal, has raised £45,000 for Lauren's Legacy, a charity that supports young people with cancer. The festival, which was inspired by Lauren Elliot, a 25-year-old who passed away from cancer in 2019, has been supported by Harron Homes for six consecutive years. Lauren's Legacy uses the funds raised to grant wishes to teenagers and young adults undergoing cancer treatment, including dream family holidays, concert tickets, and seats at sporting events.

Key Takeaways:

• The Old Goat's Grumble festival has been organized by League of Zeal for 11 years, with all proceeds donated to Lauren's Legacy.
• The festival has been supported by Harron Homes for six consecutive years, with their contribution helping to fund the central marquee, the bar, and the headline act, The Glamtastics.
• Lauren's Legacy has raised over £90,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust since its inception, and continues to grant wishes to young people with cancer, including dream family holidays, concert tickets, and seats at sporting events.
• The charity has purchased a holiday home at Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park, allowing families going through cancer treatment to enjoy the stunning landscape from the comfort of a luxury home, free of charge for long weekend stays.
• The Old Goat's Grumble festival offers an eclectic mixture of acts across different genres, featuring local bands and tribute acts.
• The festival's proceeds will be used to fund the mission of Lauren's Legacy, which includes fulfilling the wishes of teenagers and young adults undergoing cancer treatment.

Statistics:

• £45,000 raised by the Old Goat's Grumble festival for Lauren's Legacy.
• Over £90,000 raised by Lauren's Legacy for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
• Long weekend stays at the luxury holiday home at Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park free of charge for families going through cancer treatment.
• 6 consecutive years of support from Harron Homes to the Old Goat's Grumble festival.

Sources:

• Lauren's Legacy charity supports young people with cancer.
• The Old Goat's Grumble festival is organized by League of Zeal.
• Harron Homes supports the festival with their contribution to the central marquee, the bar, and the headline act.
• Lauren Elliot passed away from cancer in 2019.
• Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park is the location of the luxury holiday home purchased by Lauren's Legacy.
• The Glamtastics, the UK's leading Glam Rock tribute band, headlined the festival.