Wirral Life January 2020 | Page 84

THE PAUL LAVELLE FOUNDATION The Paul Lavelle Foundation (PLF) celebrated another fantastic year of events with a black tie dinner at the Leasowe Castle Hotel. The Trusties of the charity formed in memory of Paul Lavelle provides support services associated with domestic abuse against men. The new support centre and 'Princes Room' was opened in Birkenhead earlier this year by former Everton FC star Neville Southall. The evening celebrated the huge community support from various groups including: Venture Boxing Club, Thorburn Court, Sharne Williams & Kirsty Bullard. Other events included: PLF Golf Day, John Hammond solo LEJOG run, Andy Jones Snowdon Challenge, Total Fitness cycle challenge, Dave Sands Base Camp, Liverpool March of the MODS and the PLF 10K. Individual mentions were made for the efforts and achievements of Sean Boyle, Colette Gladwell, Chris Malley, Glenavon Youth, Chris Shaw & the Red Caps, Audra Duncan, Dave Walters, Mark Lennon, Karen Gladwell, Jason Williams, Martin Pritchard Howarth, Liam Hanlon & the tri-4-life team. The highlight of the evening was the premier film showing of LEJOG, the PLF 960 mile Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle Challenge. A team of 32 PLF family and friends completed this epic ride whilst linking communities in all major cities with their fundraising & awareness raising messages. The event raised £20,000 for Claire House and the Paul Lavelle Foundation. Event organiser Steve McHugh and the PLF team wishes to thank everyone for their support this year no matter how big or small. 84 wirrallife.com