More fundraising successes

Brook’s colleagues have really been getting behind his fundraising. Their first baking challenge happened in the D90 building last week, raising £180. Brook commented, “This is a brilliant success and a great way for our newly extended team to come together. Over the rest of the year there are three more rounds and a Christmas final. We have people doing sponsored weight loss, gardeners selling plants, and ‘Big Night In’ events. All helping to hit the target. The team in D90 have set the target of £1,000 and are already well on the way with £480! With all the activity so far, the fundraising stands at £3,640 which is an impressive amount – and not possible from me on my own. It has been through the help and support of the wider team that this is possible. I might be the one walking up the mountain, but the team are the ones getting me to the start!”

In terms of fitness training, last weekend Brook completed the Clarendon Way challenge, walking between the cathedrals in Winchester and Salisbury. 30 miles over two days. 

Brook is now focused on an assault course challenge at the beginning of July. Although this does not raise money for Macmillan, he is using this as a key part of his training programme. He is also increasing his running distances so he can complete the half marathon in Nottingham and has signed up to some smaller running events closer to home. He said, “my personal trainer Lawrence keeps me on track and stops me just short of collapsing…most days!”

Morag has also shared an effective fundraising idea. At a recent work team building event she saw an opportunity and went for it: a quiz and a collection bucket resulted in £108 from the 29 people who were there! The prize was a box of chocolates which did not cost a lot.

Morag is happy to share the quiz with fellow trekkers.
 

Morag's quiz participants. £108 raised

Well done to everyone who has been fundraising recently. Keep up the good work.

We would like to share more ideas like these, so please get in touch.

Neil Jones
Julie Lawrence