Isle Isle of Wight Round Table annual Sleigh Runs, in association with WightFibre have raised £5,134.00 this year for two Island charities.
Round Table volunteers accompanied Santa through fourteen towns and villages. They also visited Vecta House Care Home, The Way Forward Project and entered the Newport Christmas Carnival, spreading festive fun along the way.
Santa also popped into The Anchor in Cowes, The Bargeman’s Rest and The Correo Lounge in Newport.
Daisy Ring Bus
Half of the monies collected along the way have been donated to “The Daisy Ring Bus”.
This is a local charity which has taken over from the original Daisy buses that transport Island patients to Southampton Hospital and the QA hospital in Portsmouth see the website.
Daisy Chains IW
The other half was donated to “Daisychains IW” which is an Island charity supporting Island children and their families.
See the website for more information.
Supported by businesses and public
Mike Blake, Chairman of The Round Table said,
“Without the generous help of our partners WightFibre, we would not have been able to raise this fantastic sum of money or have put so many smiles on children’s faces.
“A huge thanks also must go to the public who have given us the donations along the way”
Deon Redpath, Marketing Director at WightFibre said,
“We’re very happy to have made a difference to these worthwhile causes.”
Mandy Fuller on behalf of Daisychains said,
“We’d like to thank everyone at the Round Table for helping us to help Island Families in their time of need.”
Michele Le Quesne–Newton, on behalf of The Daisy Ring Bus commented,
“Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who has helped this event.”
Round Table is a Worldwide group of friendship, fun and fundraising clubs for young men. Anyone interested can find out more information and how to join at via website.
News shared by Gavin on behalf of Isle Isle of Wight Round Table. Ed
