Below are a few photos of people who have taken part in events and activities in aid of our charity. If you organise a fundraising event, please email your photos to:
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South West Coastal Walk
Sue Edser from Southampton decided to raise funds for the RSA by walking the 630 mile South West Coastal Path, to support her sister, Caroline Adams who has scleroderma. She set off in June and completed the challenge in August raising over £4,000 for the ‘Cool Million Appeal’. To visit Sue’s fundraising page click here.
Woodland Inspirations
RSA member Sue Bloomfield began to take daily walks with her dog in Caer Llan Wood, Monmouth. Inspired by the flora and fauna of the woods, she produced a collection of poetry and paintings which she has now published in a book called Woodland Inspirations. Many thanks to Sue for all her efforts in publishing this delightful book and to Professor Dame Carol Black for her contribution. Sue has asked for all the proceeds to be given to the RSA. The book is a hardback and costs £9.99 (plus £1.50 p & p). To order a copy visit: www.custombooks.biz/suebloomfield or contact Sue on: 01647 24840.
Burton on Trent Support Group
Anne Mawdsley was presented with a cheque for £1000 at the 5th Anniversary meeting of the Burton on Trent Support Group. Pictured (from left to right) are Helen Nutland, Barbara James, Consort to Neil Atkin Chair of South Derbyshire, Anne Mawdsley, Dr Mohammed Nisar, David and Liz Leese Mayor and Mayoress of East Staffs.
Pilates Fundraiser
Member Alison Wright (far right)is a pilates instructor in Portsmouth and kindly organised a fundraiser with her group to raise funds for our charity. Many thanks for raising £104.13.
Alsager Ladies Circle
Pictured are the RSA staff with Emma Sutton presenting Anne Mawdsley with a cheque for £200 on behalf of Alsager Ladies Circle towards the Cool Million Appeal.
Double Anniversary Celebration
Pictured left are Brian and Georgina Dawson celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary together with Eileen and George Roberts who were celebrating their Platinum Wedding Anniversary. The two couples kindly raised £250 for the RSA by requesting donations in lieu of presents to mark this auspicious occasion.
Swimming for Charity
Danny Reddings had planned to complete the Great North Swim in September but the event was cancelled due to blue-green algae. However, not to be put off, he managed to complete the 1 mile swim in open water at the Manor Sailing Club in Staffordshire with the aid of the Meynell Hunters Triathalon Club. Danny said: “It was a brilliant experience and I managed to complete the mile in 41 minutes”. Danny’s fundraising efforts raised nearly £1,500 for the RSA.
Bypass Walk
Bridget Ferguson took Percy (the RSA mascot) on the Alderley Edge Bypass Walk, for which they were both sponsored to the tune of £300. Many thanks to you both!
Golden Wedding Anniversary
Madeleine and Bob Harmes kindly requested donations to the RSA in lieu of gifts in celebration of their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Many thanks for raising £175.
Party Time!
Many thanks to Yun Wah Wan, who organised a party which raised £100 for the RSA. Pictured are Fiona, Yun Wah, Alka and Sandra, enjoying themselves.
Great Scottish Half Marathon
From left to right: Michelle Cook, Ronnie Cook, Janet Dickie and Kenny Macewan who raised £336 by taking part in the Great Scottish Half Marathon.
London Marathon
Glenn Marshall (pictured left) raised £3,450.06 for the RSA in memory of Derek Marshall through taking part in the London Marathon. Jeremy Goddard (pictured right) raised £1,620. We would also like to thank Louise Langmead and James Harris who took part. Together the 4 runners raised over £8,000.
Pink Beard for Charity
Paul Mudie (pictured) raised £1,200 for the RSA in memory of his wife though organising various fundraising activities, including dyeing his beard pink.
Manchester Event
Gill Holden from Manchester raised £1,230 for the Association through organising a fundraising evening. Pictured left is Gill with her daughter Cara.
Skipping Mania
Andy Mawdsley came up with the idea of raising money for the RSA by organising a World Record attempt for children skipping simultaneously for 3 minutes. Approximately 49,000young people in Staffordshire and Lincolnshire took part. At the RSA Conference Andy announced that the World Record had now been approved and he presented the Trustees with a cheque for £10,000 which was raised by the skip.
