We have reached the end of another year that has seen us do our utmost to raise money for our Charity of the Year \u2013 which for 2018 was the Royal Manchester Children\u2019s Hospital Charity (RMCH).<\/p>\n
Thank you to everyone who has got involved in the various challenges, bake sales, dress-down days and other fundraising activities over the last 12 months.<\/p>\n
The grand total raised for the RMCH for the year is a whopping \u00a32,710.81<\/strong> which includes Gift Aid. This is an amazing total and the RMCH will be incredibly grateful.<\/p>\n Just one payment of \u00a310 to the RMCH helps to ensure that child patients have regular access to their \u2018Giggle Doctor\u2019 service – bringing smiles and laughter to children\u2019s bedsides.\u00a0 That means our fundraising activities could help over 270 poorly children to keep smiling throughout their treatment.\u00a0 It is also enough to provide almost 550 new toys, books and games to entertain and distract the young patients.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a look back at our fundraising activities during 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n First up, we had Easter Celebrations, and in our usual competitive style we had a very high level of entries for the \u2018Decorate the egg\u2019 competition \u2013 making it very difficult for the judges to choose a winner! \u00a0This was followed by National Cupcake Day in June.\u00a0 We love a good bake sale here at Equity so had no trouble at all getting everyone involved!<\/p>\n Then along came July \u2013 and time for the first of our main challenges \u2013 the Gorge Walk Challenge.\u00a0 This saw the team abseil 45ft from a bridge before scrambling over boulders, sliding down waterspouts and jumping into deep plunge pools.\u00a0 The team raised over \u00a31,000 for RMCH \u2013 an amazing effort, especially for those who had to conquer their fear of heights to take part!<\/p>\n The Gorge Walk was swiftly followed by the Colour Rush Obstacle Challenge in Liverpool.\u00a0 The team survived 5km of foam, obstacles and paint to take our fundraising to over \u00a32,100.\u00a0 Good effort everyone!<\/p>\n And then came the main challenge of the year \u2013 the 100km Wythenshawe Circular bike ride. This was the last of the summer charity challenges and our team battled hard to complete the arduous course and cross the finish line together. Amazing achievement!<\/p>\n In addition to these challenges, we have raised money through raffles, Halloween pumpkin carving, Dress-Down Days and other activities across our offices.<\/p>\n We will soon be announcing our Charity of the Year for 2019 and are looking forward to supporting this charity with various fundraising activities and challenges.<\/p>\n Well done Team Bluesky!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n