College fundraisers hit £2,500 mark for Comic Relief
Monday 22nd March 2021
Students and staff at Loughborough College have raised more than £2,500 for Comic Relief after holding a virtual 24-hour sportathon.
The entire College community rallied to take part in a range of sports and activities from their own homes with the aim of raising thousands of pounds for charity on Friday, 19th March.
Organiser Danny Lee, Curriculum Manager Sport at Loughborough College, organised the event. He said: “We’re exhausted but thrilled to have raised so much for Comic Relief. We set ourselves a £1,000 target so to surpass it is fantastic. I’d like to say a huge thanks to everyone who either participated or donated. Everyone has played their part.”
Participants took part in a range of virtual sessions throughout the day including boxing, Irish dancing, soccercise, HIIT, walking, dog walking, gymnastics, stair-walking, silent discos, computer game tournaments and a 24-hour bike ride relay, streamed live by the College to students and staff.
Funds raised by Comic Relief are directed to a range of initiatives including helping provide safety to families who need support, tackling mental health stigma, taking action against domestic abuse and helping to give children a brighter future.
You can still donate. Please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/loughboroughcollegerednoseday2021.
