Chris Sarson raising £2,000 for Ledward Centre and Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents

Chris Sarson, local funeral director at Jefferies Funeral Directors, tells us about his fundraising challenge, which is to raise money for The Ledward Centre and Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC with donations split 50/50.

“I thought it time to remember my dear friend James Ledward in a way which he would enjoy by me yet again doing abseil number two. I remember him meeting me on my first abseil on Saturday, May 18, 2019. He turned up at 7.30am saying: ‘I wouldn’t get up early for anyone but as it’s you I have.’

“I have chosen two good causes with the proceeds of the fundraising to be shared 50/50.

“The Ledward Centre will open to provide a community and cultural centre for use of Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities and our allies and to promote our culture and values. The Centre will address the disproportionate levels of loneliness and social isolation within our communities and promote inclusion and integration; raise awareness of our communities’ needs and aspirations; work in partnership with others to address the barriers and problems encountered by our communities.

“Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents is Sussex’s first fully inclusive rugby club, encouraging gay, bisexual, and trans guys to learn, experience and play rugby in a non-judgemental atmosphere. The club welcomes anyone who shares their vision.

“The funds will help those less financially able to attend the international gay rugby event The Bingham Cup in Ottawa in August 2022.

“Jefferies is proud to be sponsors of the rugby club based at Hove Rugby Ground.”

The BA i360 drop will take place on Thursday, September 9 at 8.40pm.Chris added: “You’re all welcome to see me fall from the skies again, ha-ha.”

To donate and for more info visit: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/christopher-sarson?utm_ term=GPVZ5r97d