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Since May 2012 the staff and residents at Valerie Manor have been dedicated to raising money for this fantastic charity. Here's a list of what we've been up to and what's coming up...
UPCOMING EVENTS
South Downs Trek - 2016
Zoe, Alan, Catherine and her husband Andrew along with Mike, our pharmacist and his wife Sarah will be taking part in this years South Downs Trek organised by St Barnabas Hospice. The trek is 25miles from Devils Dyke to St Barnabas House! Wish us luck - hopefully no blisters!
Brighton Marathon 2016 - Alan is once again running the Brighton Marathon for St Barnabas in memory of our dear Yvonne - He will be running in yellow as this was Yvonne's favourite colour. This will be Alan's 4th Consecutive Brighton Marathon and we wish him all the best and look forward to supporting him on the 17th April!
Brighton Marathon 2015 - Alan is running theBrighton Marathon for a third year! – all in aid of St Barnabas House. Soplease lend him your support for the big day on Sunday 12th April anddonate now.
Land’s End to John O’Groats Cycle Challenge – There’s nostopping Linda either who will be participating in this amazing 1,000 mile challenge later in theyear from 1 September – 13 September. Once again we ask for your kind supportby donating here.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
June 2012
Collette & Sarah proudly flew the flag for Valerie Manor with a Night to Remember - a half marathon walk at midnight along Worthing's seafront. Together they raised over £400.
We also celebrated the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a special tea party raising £90.
August 2012
At the Valerie Manor Olympics we had an afternoon of fun family events while raising over £230.
October 2012
At our Go Green Tea Party staff dressed in green for the day and we raised close to £200.
December 2012
Chris's wonderful Christmas Cake raised over £90 in our raffle.
April 2013
The Brighton Marathon 2013 - We are all very proud of Linda & Alan who ran the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 14th April 2013 and raised over £1600 for the event - well done both of you!
November 2013
Alan, Linda and some very kind friends of Valerie Manor took part in the brand new and exciting St Barnabas House Santa Dash raising nearly £300.
February 2014
On Yer Bike! - Valerie Manor staff dressed up in fancy dress for this Exercise Bike Challenge for St Barnabas House and raised almost £500.
April 2014
The Brighton Marathon 2014 - Linda & Alan ran the Brighton Marathon again raising over £800 - another great achievement.
October 2014
Hats for Hospices - Residents, staff and visitors joined in the celebrations and donned a hat for the day for this event during Hospice Care Week. £100 was raised.
November 2014
£85 was raised by Valerie Manor and friends in the fun 3km Santa Dash along Littlehampton's seafront.
December 2014
Local Upper Beeding businesses, together with Valerie Manor staff, got all festive and took part in Wear a Santa Suit Day helping to raise almost £500.
HOW TO HELP
We would really appreciate your help in raising money and supporting this wonderful charity.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
So please dig deep and donate now.