Charity latest: Sanderson Weatherall; Ilkley Brewery; Compliance365; Leeds United
SANDERSON Weatherall’s “Tour de Yorkshire” has raised thousands for charity.
A team of 21 cyclists from Sanderson Weatherall’s six nationwide offices completed a three-day cycle challenge in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Departing from York Minster, the team travelled through Beverley to Whitby before crossing the North York Moors where they climbed the infamous Chimney Bank in Rosedale, said to be one of the steepest roads in England. The journey finished back in York and a total of 200 miles were covered by the group who raised in excess of £4,500 for the two charities.
Partner Adam Burkinshaw, from the Leeds office, said: “We endeavour to get as many Sanderson Weatherall staff out on their bikes every year, raising cash and awareness for some great causes. This year we all safely completed this challenging route in near tropical temperatures but it was a great experience with many kind public donations en route.
“I’d like to say a very big thank you to everyone who has supported our team this year and a massive well done to all who took part!”
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ILKLEY Brewery has joined forces with Market Town Taverns’ managing director, Simon Midgley, to create a charity beer that will mark his fundraising trek to Everest Basecamp in October.
The beer, aptly named Everest, is appearing in each of the 15 Market Town Taverns pubs across Yorkshire and 20p from every pint will go towards the £3,400 fundraising target for Saint Michael’s Hospice in Harrogate. Ilkley Brewery has also agreed to match the total figure raised from the proceeds of Everest sales.
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A TEAM from Wakefield-based Compliance365 will pull on their running shoes later this month to raise funds for cancer research when they take part in a five kilometre race in Leeds.
Staff at the firm are raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support by taking part in the Leeds Big Fun Run on August 24 at Roundhay Park.
Managing director Malcolm Wallis said: “Most of us know someone whose life has been affected by cancer, and some of us have been touched by the amazing positive work that Macmillan does.
“Providing specialist nurses and health professionals, offering emotional support and information through support groups, website and trained professionals are just some of what Macmillan has to offer and we are delighted to support this good cause.”
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LEEDS United legend Norman Hunter has checked out the soccer skills of Yorkshire’s housing professionals at a charity five-a-side football tournament.
Hunter, a key figure in the 1970s League-winning Leeds team – was on hand to present the trophies to the winners of the annual Housing Association Football Cup – organised and hosted by law firm Ward Hadaway. Ten teams from housing associations throughout the Yorkshire region took part.
The final saw Accent Housing taking on Leeds Federated Housing Association, with Accent running out the winners by 3-2. The Golden Boot for most goals scored by an individual player went to Leeds Federated’s Ryan Horsman, who scored 12 goals and the “Fair Play” award as decided by the tournament’s referees went to Yorkshire Housing.
The tournament, which was put together by Ward Hadaway partner and head of social housing John Murray, raised over £300 for the Myasthenia Gravis Association, Norman Hunter’s chosen charity, which offers help and support to sufferers of Myasthenia Gravis, a severe muscle-weakening condition.
