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The latest! Fundraising milestones and changes of plans

Ho ho ho!

We hope you have all had some benefit from the festive season. For everyone, 2020 has been a year of change. For some it has been dramatic and upsetting and for others it has brought disappointments and perhaps opportunities. We have a couple of updates to share as we take some time out from work to recharge our batteries and spend some time at home. Some more time at home that is. 

First piece of news is really positive. Our Virgin Money Giving total currently stands at a huge £1,420! That's 30% of our overall target and we are so very grateful for every pledge of help. We have a couple of hundred pounds pledged as well that we are just figuring how to get on to the page so we are well on our way. We've had a big jump in sponsorship thanks largely to our corporate partners. Edward has reached out to them to let them know about our challenge and we have had a hugely positive response. A big thank you to:

  • Mike Roche at Savilles
  • Forbes Solicitors
  • PJ Services, Bolton
  • Venson Automotive Solutions Ltd
  • PLP Construction
  • CEF (City Electrical Factors)

We have had some amazing prizes donated which we will be giving away in our prize draw in the new year. We had hoped to launch that this year but there has been a big Christmas appeal organised by our Apprentices at Bolton at Home so we didn't want to detract from their efforts. It'll be something to look forward to over the next few months. Watch this space!

We appreciate every single donation we get and it is especially welcomed by Reuben's Retreat in the current climate. 

Talking of the current climate, the second piece of news was less positive. Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 situation worsening in Nepal and India as well as here, there's been no option but to postpone our trip. We are gutted to not be going in March but it is not entirely surprising and it takes away some of the uncertainty. There are some positives though in that we will be going in 2022 (looks like April at the moment) when it should be much less stressful when preparing. It gives us more time to hit our fundraising target as well and some better certainty for our trip. As things stand today, we would not even be allowed to enter Nepal coming from the UK so it really makes sense to plan for a more certain time. Rest assured though that we will continue to fundraise and train. Vicki has had to take some time out from running but the delayed trip means she will be free to run the rescheduled marathon she entered in March. We will see after the event if that is a positive or not! 

Wishing you a better 2021!


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