Yorkshire Garden Centres raises over £4k for children’s charity

A team of cyclists led by the managing director of Yorkshire Garden Centres raised over £4,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice when they tackled a challenging 85km ride recently..The team of 18 led by Mark Farnsworth completed the challenging, hilly ride that took them through the scenic Yorkshire Wolds villages of Leavening, Birdsall, Kirby Grindalythe and Sledmere.

Farnsworth said: "For the last few years, we have kicked off the fundraising for our Charity of the Year with a cycle challenge. and this year we're delighted to have raised over £4,000 for the great work that Martin House does for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions from across West, North and East Yorkshire. Thank you to all our friends, family, colleagues and suppliers who have helped us to raise this much money." 

‘Hoping to raise £30,000’
Through a series of fund-raising events, collection boxes and a new ‘Pennies' initiative, the teams at Yorkshire Garden Centres' seven sites hope to raise £30,000 for the Wetherby charity throughout the year.

Chris Verney, capital appeal fundraiser for Martin House, added: “Yorkshire Garden Centres’ dedication to keeping gardens and homes at the heart resonates strongly with us as we progress with the build at Martin House, reshaping our gardens and creating the hospice our families deserve. Its support will mean that children and families across the region will continue to receive the vital, specialist care they need, when they need it most."

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