roundup round up Fundraising
Catching up on some of your fantastic fundraising antics from all corners of the UK.
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£1,316
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Two-wheeled challenge for Oli
Keen cyclist Oli Barker from Leeds took on the hills of the Lake District to raise over £1200 for PHA UK. He completed the Fred Whitton Annual Sportive in May, cycling 110 miles and 12,000 feet in hot sunshine. Oli said: “I am supporting PHA UK in memory of the mother of my half-brother and sister, who died a number of years ago as a result of PH. They have done various things since then to raise money and awareness. I’ve never done an event on this scale before, so decided to take the opportunity to raise money for a great cause.”
Punching for PH
Becky Burton from Mold in North Wales took to the ring to take part in a ‘pink collar’ boxing match to raise £482 for PHA UK, as her youngest sister Emily was diagnosed with pulmonary aortic hypertension last year. She said: “I had never heard of PH before, as I'm sure lots of people haven't. I felt helpless as I couldn't fix Emily as I did when she was little, so thought raising money was the only way I could help. I had never boxed before, but fancied a new challenge as I've already done various running challenges.”
£482
RAISED SUMMER 2016 emphasis 30
Money from music Howard Betts from Telford organised a spring concert at his village hall to raise money for PHA UK. The concert featured a jazz band, flautist, guitar player and vocalist and the University of Nottingham a’ Capella society, Radio Octave. The event raised over £1,300. Howard and his wife Hilary organised the concert in support of their niece Sarah Marshall, who has PH. Sarah said: "It was a great evening. We got to enjoy some amazing performances we particularly loved the singers - whilst raising awareness and funds for the PHA UK."
£1,341 RAISED
