Builders merchants band together to race a dragon
Posted: Monday, September 2nd, 2024
A combined team of local builders' merchants is entering a challenging dragon boat race to raise funds for charity. The builders’ merchants’ participation in the boat race on Saturday, August 31, at Bewl Water, Kent, has already raised more than £1,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust. Competing against more than 50 other boats in various heats over the 250-metre distance, this is the second year a combined team from Fairalls Builders Merchants, Parker Building Supplies and Chandlers Building Suppliers will take part. With a fundraising target of £1.5k, the organisers are delighted with donations so far and hope to attract even more. Mike Grange of Fairalls Builders Merchants said: “We enjoyed doing the dragon boat race last year, so getting a team together for another race outing was easy. “Our primary goal is to raise vital funds for Teenage Cancer Trust, and with our 14-strong team ready to go, I am sure we will have lots of fun again this year too.” The dragon boat race marks the latest effort in Chandlers Building Supplies, Parker Building Supplies, and Fairalls Builder Merchants' ongoing philanthropic endeavours. Previous initiatives, ranging from marathons to gala nights, have collectively raised over £300,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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