Thomas Hall Completes 6.5-Mile Walk to Raise Funds for Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary's Cattery Renovation

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Thomas Hall, a 33-year-old man with learning disabilities, has completed a 6.5-mile walk from his home in Tottington to Peel Tower and back to raise funds for Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary's cattery renovation. Accompanied by his carer Prince Joseph, Thomas successfully completed the challenge, raising £213.50 in the process. This is the second fundraising challenge Thomas has undertaken in aid of Bleakholt, following a skydive in Blackburn a few years ago that raised around £400.

Key Takeaways:

  • Thomas Hall, a 33-year-old man with learning disabilities, has completed a 6.5-mile walk from his home in Tottington to Peel Tower and back to raise funds for Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary's cattery renovation.
  • The walk was Thomas's second fundraising challenge for Bleakholt, following a skydive in Blackburn a few years ago that raised around £400.
  • The funds raised from the walk, £213.50, will contribute to "Project Purrfect," a project aimed at renovating and extending the cattery to house 100 cats on-site and improve their living conditions.
  • The cattery renovation project is expected to reduce the waiting list and lead to more cats being rehomed per year.
  • Thomas has been a supporter of Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, with his connection to the organization dating back to its president, Gemma Atkinson, meeting Thomas's cousin Jazmine Franks while they worked together on the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.
  • Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity based in Edenfield, providing care and rehabilitation for animals in need.

Statistics:

  • Distance of the walk: 6.5 miles
  • Amount raised: £213.50
  • Previous fundraising challenge: skydive in Blackburn that raised around £400
  • Number of cats to be housed on-site: 100
  • Project name: "Project Purrfect"
  • Waiting list: expected to be reduced
  • Rehoming rate: expected to increase

Sources:

  • "RSPCA"