Chetwood Bank have been busy raising money for Hope House, while Ysgol Rhiwabon were present at two Remembrance Day ceremonies on 11th November.
Ysgol Rhiwabon
Ysgol Rhiwabon were proud to attend the Ruabon Remembrance Service last month.
Mr C Edwards accompanied Kyle Hamer and Tommy Killick (both year 9), who laid a wreath on behalf of the school. The school was also represented by RAF Berwyn Air Cadets, Alfie Newlands, Frankie Griffiths and George Williams (all Y8).
Ysgol Rhiwabon were also proud to attend the Cefn Mawr Remembrance Service. Mrs V Wright-Davies accompanied Holly Jones (Y8), who read the poem ‘Stepping Stones’. Tomos Richards and Skyler Smith (both Y7) laid a wreath on behalf of Ysgol Rhiwabon to remember the fallen.
Hope House and Chetwood Bank
Liverpool MoRun Half Marathon
Staff from the Wrexham digital bank Chetwood swapped their desks for the streets in aid of Hope House children’s hospice. On Saturday, November 15th, a team of 20 runners from Chetwood Bank took on the Liverpool MoRun Half Marathon for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith.
And, as if that wasn’t enough, one of the team members based on the Technology Park on Ellice Way completed the race dressed as the Hope House Hippo mascot. Paul Patterson, Chief Risk Officer, said before the event, “I’ve had a lot of challenges and adventures through my running. Running a half-marathon dressed as an eight-foot hippopotamus really is something else! The reward of making a small contribution to Hope House’s outstanding work will make every step worthwhile.”
The team aimed to raise £2,000 to support local children and families living with a life-threatening condition – but has already topped that. Their fundraising falls under the charity’s Quality Moments Matter appeal, which sees all donations made during November doubled by a generous match-pot funded by generous local businesses.
“Training Is Tough”
Anja Pynenburg, Executive Assistant at Chetwood, shared her reasoning for seeing it through: “I have wondered why I signed up for a half-marathon, but thinking about the impact Hope House makes on the lives of the children it cares for keeps me moving. It’s amazing what you can do when your legs want to quit, but your heart won’t let you!”
Zoe Bluer, Senior Manager for Compliance Advice and Guidance, said before the race, “As a hockey player, running long distances doesn’t come naturally to me. Training is tough, but I know I’ll get through it because I’m proud to be supporting Hope House, who provide vital care to young lives and their families.”
Catrin Dowdeswell
Fundraising Manager for Hope House, Catrin Dowdeswell, said, “We’re so grateful to the incredible team at Chetwood Bank for taking on the Liverpool Half Marathon in aid of our two children’s hospices. Their dedication, energy and generosity mean so much to the children and families we care for. Every step they took helps ensure we can continue providing support, comfort and quality moments of joy to those who need it most. We can’t thank them enough for going the extra mile — quite literally — to make a difference.
“The fact that we will double every penny they raise as they are acting as Champions in our Quality Moments Matter campaign this November means their impact is worth twice as much to many local families who describe us as their lifeline.”
You can support the Chetwood team on their JustGiving page at justgiving.com/page/chetwood-bank-4.
Find out more about Hope House Tŷ Gobaith’s Quality Moments Matter campaign at hopehouse.org.uk/one-donation-twice-the-impact.
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