CHARITY
OVER 1,100 PEOPLE HAVE BUBBLY FUN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DEMELZA
DOVER YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORT HOMELESSNESS CHARITY
Over 1,100 runners enjoyed fast and furious, frothy fun when they ran through walls of 4ft bubbles in August.
The sun shone on young and old as men, women and children charged through the multi-coloured foam bubbles in Central Park, to raise thousands of pounds for Demelza Hospice Care for Children.
Joining in the fun were families and friends of Demelza, Star Wars Stormtroopers from the UK Garrison, a number of Disney Princesses and Demelza’ s mascot, Dotty. There was live entertainment throughout the day, a photobooth for people to take selfies, a bumper bouncy castle and a Spider Mountain to keep the little ones entertained. Everyone taking part received a Bubble Rush t-shirt, medal and goody bag.
Head of events, Emma Middleton, said:“ The event sums up the ethos of Demelza – fun, laughter and making memories. It was so amazing to see so many people embrace Bubble Rush. I’ d like to thank everyone who has supported this including our supporters and sponsors Dartford Borough Council, Dartford Harriers Athletic Club, McDonalds, Dartford Football Club and Practical Car & Van Rental, Dartford.”
Bubble Rush Dartford and Brighton are popular events for Demelza Hospice Care for Children. All money raised goes directly to providing hospice care for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families across Kent, East Sussex and South East London.
A group of teenagers taking part in the National Citizen Service( NCS) have raised funds and volunteered their time to support homelessness charity Emmaus Dover.
The 13-strong NCS team or‘ Team-Spirit’ have raised more than £ 700 and decorated the dining room at Emmaus Dover’ s community building at Archcliffe Fort. The young people heard a talk by someone who had benefitted from Emmaus and were inspired to help.
In order to raise the money the team carried out an 8-mile sponsored walk from Deal to Dover. They then set about transforming the dining room and cleaning the pantry area at Emmaus Dover’ s community building.
Shana Yasmine, a team leader for the National Citizen Service, said:“ The team worked incredibly hard to raise funds and worked tirelessly to make sure renovation was up to a brilliant standard. I am incredibly proud of the their teamwork and perseverance.” © www. Bill-J. co. uk
Emmaus Dover currently supports 28 formerly homeless people by providing them with a home and work in a community setting. The money raised by the NCS team will be used for social events for the people supported by Emmaus Dover.
SITE MANAGER PLANS 420-MILE SKATE ACROSS THE UK FOR ALZHEIMER’ S RESEARCH UK
A young site manager is hoping to raise £ 12,000 for Alzheimer ' s Research UK by travelling 420 miles from Cornwall to Kent – on a skateboard.
Alex Ruffhead will be rolling across the country from Land’ s End to Broadstairs with everything he could need on his back, including a tent, which he will sleep in every night.
Kicking off his adventure on 6th September, Alex aims to complete it in 12 days, which means he will be covering 35 to 40 miles a day along the coastline.
The 23-year-old is doing the challenge in honour of his 75-yearold nan Marion, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’ s last year. Marion lives with her husband John in
Greatstone, Kent, after moving from the Cotswolds to be near Alex, his mum and the rest of the family.
Explaining his motivation for the challenge Alex, who lives in Folkestone, said:“ I love an adventure, the outdoors, the fresh air and the freedom. I’ m also quite partial to a long skate, but I’ ve never done something quite like this before.
“ Last year my nanna was diagnosed with Alzheimer’ s and she has declined quickly during the time I ' ve been planning this trip. She is an amazing woman with the biggest heart and is always smiling.
“ The cost of research that goes into finding drugs to slow her decline is staggering. That’ s why fundraising is so important, we have to keep investing in research to find a way to stop this disease.”
Alex’ s trip is called‘ The Southern Push’ and he will be keeping supporters updated along his route through his website www. thesouthernpush. co. uk. He is aiming to raise £ 12,000 – to donate to his adventure go to http:// uk. virginmoneygiving. com / AlexRuffhead.
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