May 13, 2020 - 1173 views
It has been revealed that the efforts of local children and adults have raised an amazing amount of cash for Ty Gobaith Children's Hospice and Hope House.
More than 40 children and adults took part in the national 2.6 Challenge raising more than £7,000.
While many people decided to run a variation of 2.6 in homage to the challenge’s London Marathon origins, others have let their imagines run riot with head shaves, Wacky Races car rides, online choir concerts and fancy dress.
Head of Fundraising at Hope House Alison Marsh said: “We were absolutely stunned by how many people of all ages were inspired to take part in the 2.6 Challenge and thrilled that so many decided to raise money for us.
“The money will all be used to fund the vital end of life and crisis care that we are still providing to local children and their families during these extremely difficult times.”
In Colwyn Bay, Emma Lidgett cycled 26 laps around her garden and in Rhyl six-year-old Harry Thorogood, who has a rare life-threatening condition and is supported by Tŷ Gobaith, did his 2.6 mile walk on his grandad Colin’s shoulders.
In Mold Andy and Rachel Casey and Jane and Andrew Doughton did a 26.2 marathon relay and other challengers included Kelly Hughes from Anglesey; Sarah Ritchie from Colwyn Bay; and Debbie Williams from Denbigh.
In Wrexham, Luke Price ran 100 kilometres over the week dressed as Forest Gump!
Luke said: “Charities need more help than ever during this unprecedented time of Covid-19 and Tŷ Gobaith is a charity extremely close to my family’s heart because my nephew Corey visits for respite.
"I wanted to show my support by doing a physical challenge but also making it fun and light-hearted for some entertainment during this difficult time.”
To find out more about the work of Ty Gobaith in Conwy and Hope House across North and Mid Wales, please visit https://www.hopehouse.org.uk
