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Polesworth Garage fun run raises over £8,700 for charity


Crowds gather outside Polesworth Garage

After a huge success last year, Polesworth Garage and The Office at Warton have teamed up again and organised another charity fun run; helping to raise money for their long-standing charity of choice – Cancer Research UK.

Hundreds participated as they endured the three-mile race from Polesworth Garage to The Office at Warton. After people had flocked to the chequered flag they could spend the rest of the afternoon playing their chances at the charity raffle; with nearly 100 prizes donated by local residents and businesses up for grabs.

Whilst The Office at Warton were counting the monies raised, Martin Newbold of Polesworth Garage kindly donated a further £2,000 towards the total helping to bring the final amount to a staggering £8,778.35!

Martin presents £2000 to The Office at Warton Charity fun run.

Known for his generosity, Martin Newbold of Polesworth Garage donates a £2,000 cheque towards the fundraising event.

“Well done to everyone for organising a fantastic day yesterday. Amanda a huge thank you to you I know how much hard work you put into the day. Polesworth Garage thank you so much for helping us to beat cancer sooner.” – Susan White, Cancer Research UK.

Andrew Marven, Financial Director at Polesworth Garage says “That’s over £16k raised in 2 years! We are looking at bigger & better next year!”

Polesworth Garage Accounts Manager Amanda Busby who helped organise the event, says she is “over the moon with how much money we raised and hope to collect even more next year.”

A date has already been set for the next fun run – it will take place on July 10, 2016, and donations are already being accepted.