RUGBY legend Mike Tindall MBE was one of the guest speakers at a sports lunch which raised £18,000 for a children’s charity.
More than 500 people attended the Best of British event at the Grand Hotel in Brighton to raise money for the Sussex-based charity Rockinghorse.
The England away center and husband of the Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillips regaled guests with tales of his life and career, including stories about his involvement in the England squad at the Cup 2003 World Cup, as well as the fun he and his teammates got up to during his playing days.
Best of British manager Ryan Heal thanked Mike for being such a pleasant speaker and said: “He was in top form and all the guests were in good spirits.
“These events do not happen by chance and a special thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this day a success and to all our guests who helped us raise so much.
“This brings our total donations to Rockinghorse over the past nine months to £45,000 at our recent events – something we are incredibly proud of.”
Rockinghorse is the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Brighton, the charity supporting sick and disadvantaged children in Sussex for over 50 years.
Money raised from the event will be used to fund a range of projects to support children and young people across Sussex, including art therapy sessions, sea swimming lessons and well-being days. being in the woods for children with long-term health issues.
Janella Merritt, Head of Fundraising at Rockinghorse, said: “The latest Best of British event was a real winner. It was a great event with lots of fun and Mike was a great guest – so funny and generous with his time.
“It’s an incredible amount that Ryan and his wonderful team have managed to raise for Rockinghorse. Thank you to everyone who came out and gave so generously.
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Source: www.theargus.co.uk
This notice was published: 2022-06-26 04:00:00
