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FENCING
MARATHON 7th & 8th Sept. 2007 |
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WELL - WE
DID IT!! Lots of bruises and aching joints - not to mention some horrific blisters. But it was worth it. Keep checking back on this page as I gradually update it with pictures, press cuttings and, of course, an update on the amount raised. For now, though, a HUGE thank you to everyone who took part - for however long - and to everyone who raised money for this worthy cause. |
SO WHAT WAS IT ALL ABOUT THEN?
3 years ago, we decided to raise some money for Farleigh Hospice by holding a 24 hour fencing marathon. It was such a success and was such fun that we decided to hold another one.
This time we supported HEADWAY ESSEX - the local branch of a charitable organisation that provides help and support for people with a brain injury and those who care for them. This marvellous body of people helped one of our own Club members in the recent past and we now wanted to support them by raising both money and awareness of their cause.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE TO SEE SOME OF THE OUTSTANDING WORK THAT THEY DO
3 years ago, we decided to raise some money for Farleigh Hospice by holding a 24 hour fencing marathon. It was such a success and was such fun that we decided to hold another one.
This time we supported HEADWAY ESSEX - the local branch of a charitable organisation that provides help and support for people with a brain injury and those who care for them. This marvellous body of people helped one of our own Club members in the recent past and we now wanted to support them by raising both money and awareness of their cause.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE TO SEE SOME OF THE OUTSTANDING WORK THAT THEY DO
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FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS ALL HELPED IN VARIOUS WAYS
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"Chris and
all the staff of The Original Plough (the fencers 'local') are happy to support all events related to this wonderful charity and wish all participants the best of luck" |
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"Lee and
the staff of The Wheatsheaf wish all the fencers a great day for this superb charity" |
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"Nipper and
all at The Bassment are proud to be associated with this event and wish all fencers the very best of luck" |
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FINAL
CONFIRMED AMOUNT £2500 |
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The event was opened by Mary
Beverley of Headway Essex who managed to almost deafen several
people with a loud blast on the air horn and it was officially
closed by Tony Sach with another blast followed by some words of
support.
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Fencing in relays across 2
pistes, we managed to keep going non stop for the whole 24 hour
period
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Probably as revenge for their
narrow defeat last time, the Youth beat the Veterans by a
significant margin
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WE ARE
INDEBTED TO SO MANY PEOPLE FOR THEIR HELP AND SUPPORT - FENCERS AND OTHERS. CLICK HERE FOR THE ROLL OF HONOUR |
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MANY
PICTURES WERE TAKEN. CLICK HERE TO SEE A SELECTION IF ANYONE HAS ANY MORE, PLEASE LET TREVOR OR NATALIE HAVE THEM FOR INCLUSION. |
