We heard yesterday that the Little Britain Challenge Cup recently held its annual charity cheque presentation.
They tell us that despite the credit crunch and most people tightening their belts last year, the event raised nearly £100k for the event charities.
David Smith, the new Chairman of the event Committee said, “We started 2009 not knowing what the year would bring, but we couldn’t have hoped for a better event or the generosity of the entrants who helped boost our funds through the various fundraising activities. The end result meant we were able to continue to give significant amounts to our chosen charities.”
The ten charities who will benefit from the generous donations include the Jubilee Sailing Trust, the Cirdan Sailing Trust and representatives from Skandia Team GBR Paralympic Sailing Team as well as local charities, the Island Youth Water Activities Centre, St John Ambulance, Fishbourne Sailability Club and Cowes Sea Cadets.
Dame Ellen MacArthur said, “The LBCC has been supporting the trust for the past five years and their help has been invaluable in helping us realise many of our goals in offering support to young people suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses throughout the country.”
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Image: Patrick Eden – Back L to R: Michael Foale, Ben Hopkins Brian Gay; Patrick de Peyer Philipe Wines (all Fishbourne Sailability Club); Margaret Plumley, Chairman of Cowes Sea Cadets; Randal Cross – St John Ambulance Chairman of Council; Chrissie Rutter – St John Ambulance County Badger Leader. Front L to R: Mary Scott-Jackson – LBCC Event Manager; Jo Summers & Tracy Curtis – Ellen MacArthur Trust; Helen Gilpin and Sara Price – Island Youth Water Activities Centre; David Smith – LBCC Chairman
