We love hearing about the fundraising challenges that our supporters undertake. Dave shared some amusing words about his rowing challenge which we hope you’ll enjoy. Dave wrote:
“I’m not sure how the idea came into my head, but this December, I started a rowing challenge to raise funds for The Hospice of St Francis. I set myself a target of £1000. The intention was to row 10 kilometres each day until I reached my target:100 kilometres.
I was a bit overenthusiastic on the first day and rowed 20k, which was a bit of a mistake. I realised that if I did less than 20k per day it would look somewhat unimpressive! So, for the next 4 days I was shackled to this 20k per day target.
By the time I hit 95k, I had learned to loathe the cursed rowing machine and most of all, the rock-hard seat to which my sadly under-padded posterior had been affixed for what seemed like the best part of 5 days!
However, on 9th December, I completed the 100k and was able to separate myself from the diabolical instrument of torture which had taken control of my life.
More important than that, though, is that through the incredible generosity of former work colleagues along with family, friends and One192 Gym members, over £2,257 has been donated which will be going to the Hospice.
I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the response and offer my sincere thanks to everyone who has taken the time to donate.”
Thanks so much to Dave for undertaking this challenge and raising much-needed funds for our hospice care. If you’d like to try a Do-It-Yourself Challenge in the New Year, our fundraising team would love to hear from you: fundraising@stfrancis.org.uk
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