5 members of Bromsgrove & Redditch Welcome Refugees (BRWR) took half within the 10k and half marathon occasions at Run Redditch on Sunday, June 21, all finishing their races and securing sponsorship. The fundraising effort contributed to a wider whole for the week, with greater than £300 additionally raised on the charity’s stall throughout Bromsgrove’s …
5 members of Bromsgrove & Redditch Welcome Refugees (BRWR) took half within the 10k and half marathon occasions at Run Redditch on Sunday, June 21, all finishing their races and securing sponsorship.
The fundraising effort contributed to a wider whole for the week, with greater than £300 additionally raised on the charity’s stall throughout Bromsgrove’s Court docket Leet celebrations the day past.
Chair Yvonne Rendell mentioned the week had been successful for the organisation, which helps refugees within the space.
She mentioned: “BRWR placed on two unbelievable occasions for Refugee Week.
“The stall on the Court docket Leet displayed and offered meals made by Syrian and Ukrainian women.
“This was very talked-about, with the Ukrainian women trying fairly of their nationwide gown.
“The second was a primary for BRWR. 5 plucky volunteers took half within the Run Redditch races, all ending and gaining substantial sponsorship. Many due to all of the runners and sponsors.
“As BRWR receives no official funding, the cash raised is a really welcome addition to our coffers.”
Trustee Bob Jefford, who was among the many runners, mentioned the trigger had motivated him through the race.
He mentioned: “The beneficiant sponsorship positively spurred me on, as did the thought that I used to be elevating funds to assist the beautiful refugees that we assist.
“These form, pleasant, grateful folks merely need the possibility to dwell in peace and concord in a spot the place they’re secure, free from usually unimaginable risks.
“They need to set up unbiased lives the place they’ve jobs and repay the generosity of the UK with their taxes.
“We now have a lot in frequent with all our refugee mates, and our cultural variations are each fascinating and one thing to be celebrated with kindness and tolerance.”
The charity’s JustGiving web page stays open for additional donations:
