Mayors Charity Channel Challenge

Cllr Robert Finnigan - Mayor of Morley - takes on Ronnie the Rhino!

The Mayor races across the channel for Charity

The Mayor of Morley will race against Leeds Rhinos Foundation and other local business for Martin House and Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice

 The Mayor is bringing the Olympics to Morley with an exciting charity rowing race in aid of Martin House and Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice; two fantastic charities that provide care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions across West Yorkshire.

 With the Mayor of Morley heading up his team, he is asking others to row the Channel alongside him in the heart of town using Morley Sports Centre rowing machines. As well as cheering on your team; there will be a host, music, stalls, a bouncy castle, face painting, a raffle and a qualifying prize draw making this an event not to be missed!

 Where is the race?

 This great day out for the family is at Morley Sports Centre on Saturday 21 October, and kicks off with the boat race at 2pm.

 How can you be involved?

      1.     Be a team and see if you have a chance beating the Mayor! The teams must be made up of five people and there is a £20per person minimum sponsorship required. Teams already confirmed from Leeds Rhinos Foundation, a team including ex marines, Morley Police Officers and Sports Centre staff.

2.     Sponsor the event!

3.     Do some fundraising for your business

4.     Donate something towards the day or the auction; this can be an item, food or vouchers!

5.     Volunteer your skills or talents for entertainment on the day!

6.     Like our Facebook page at The Mayors Charity Channel Challenge.

7.     Attend the event and help cheer on the teams!

The Charities

Martin House supports families from across West, North and East Yorkshire, both at their hospice and in the community.

“Our families are at the heart of everything we do and we value each member as an individual with their own needs. The hospice itself is a place of love and understanding, a peaceful place but one that can also have a lively, friendly atmosphere full of fun and laughter”

Forget Me Not supports families in West Yorkshire.

“We help hundreds of wonderful children, and their equally wonderful families, through our Hospice at Home service and at our fantastic hospice building at Russell House in Huddersfield. We provide superb nursing care, days out, listening, respite care, therapy and anything the family wants us to do, we are here to say yes and help in any way we can.”

 Morley Mayor Cllr Robert Finnigan said “I am encouraging as many people as possible to get involved in the charity fundraising event. Both the Martin House and Forget Me Not Find hospices undertake excellent work with families with children with life shortening illnesses. The day will be a real opportunity for people to have fun, out row the Mayor and his team and raise funds for these excellent charities!”

For any more information on the above please contact 0781 3322737.

You can support this event and both charities by donating to www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/mayorschachacha