FUNDRAISING FOR LOCAL CHARITIES THE TRAVERS FOUNDATION and UPS 'N' DOWNS
Gretton resident and ex-Northampton Saints rugby player Bruce Donald successfully completed the 2017 Marathon Des Sables, covering over 150 miles in just six days.
Described as the toughest footrace on Earth, this multi-day ultra marathon took place in the Moroccan Sahara Desert.
Bruce was fundraising for two local groups, The Travers Foundation, a volunteer-run charity which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts, and Ups 'N' Downs, which offers support and advice for families and individuals affected by Down's Syndrome.
To date, Bruce has raised over £3200 in sponsorship monies for the two charities and he is keeping his fundraising page open until the end of April for any further donations.
Terry Forsey, chairman of The Travers Foundation, says:
"What can I say? We're completely in awe of what Bruce has achieved. Not only has he run incredible distances in blistering heat, he's managed to raise over £3200 for two local charities.
"Saying 'thank you' doesn't quite seem enough - and we have bought him numerous pints to help with his rehydration! - but everyone at The Travers Foundation would like to say a very big thank you to Bruce. Every single penny of what he's raised will go to help local youngsters in need."
To donate to Bruce's JustGiving page or for further information on the Travers Foundation visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk and follow the links.
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Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440
The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203
The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach.
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Described as the toughest footrace on Earth, this multi-day ultra marathon took place in the Moroccan Sahara Desert.
Bruce was fundraising for two local groups, The Travers Foundation, a volunteer-run charity which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts, and Ups 'N' Downs, which offers support and advice for families and individuals affected by Down's Syndrome.
To date, Bruce has raised over £3200 in sponsorship monies for the two charities and he is keeping his fundraising page open until the end of April for any further donations.
Terry Forsey, chairman of The Travers Foundation, says:
"What can I say? We're completely in awe of what Bruce has achieved. Not only has he run incredible distances in blistering heat, he's managed to raise over £3200 for two local charities.
"Saying 'thank you' doesn't quite seem enough - and we have bought him numerous pints to help with his rehydration! - but everyone at The Travers Foundation would like to say a very big thank you to Bruce. Every single penny of what he's raised will go to help local youngsters in need."
To donate to Bruce's JustGiving page or for further information on the Travers Foundation visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk and follow the links.
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Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440
The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203
The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach.
If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here .