Donation to Tapping House 2016
By Debbie Thrower. On the Wednesday 17 February 2016 a group of challengers were given a tour of the new Tapping house premises. After Stephen Thrower and Chadwick Roberts presented a cheque to Rebekah and Jessica of Tapping House for £1015, monies raised completing the 24 Peaks in 24 hours in the Lake District on […]
Megan’s Challenge 10k & Mini Fun Run/Walk 2016
Presentation to NARS By Debbie Thrower THANK YOU As Race Director would like to say a massive thank you to everyone involved in making Megan’s Challenge Fun Run/Walk on Sunday such a huge success. We have raised £3165.00, thank you for all your donations, everything raised from the run will go to NARS. Again we […]
Sam’s Head Shave Challenge 2015
On Friday 6th June 2015 during Gayton Football Presentation Night at Gayton Social Club – one of the players Sam Barnes took on the brave decision to have his head shaved. Sam raised the fabulous amount of £574.00 for Megan’s Challenge. Big thank you to Sam and all those who sponsored him, also to the […]
Mini GEAR 2015
By Debbie Thrower Thank you to the 30 children from Gayton Primary School who on Sunday 3 May 2015 ran Mini GEAR for Megan’s Challenge they raised the amazing amount of £656.00.
Butterfly Ball 2015
By Debbie Thrower This year’s Charity Butterfly Ball in aid of Megan’s Challenge will be held on – Saturday 5th September 2015, 7.30pm til midnight, Marquee at Gayton Social Club, Gayton. Black Tie and Posh Frock – Tickets £40 per person includes a sit down Hog Roast, Disco and Raffle. Tickets on sale now.
Great East Anglian Run (GEAR) 2015
By Debbie Thrower Thank you to Peter Goodson who on Sunday 3rd May 2015 ran The Bespak Grand East Anglia Run (GEAR) a fast, flat 10k road race through the streets of King’s Lynn, for Megan’s Challenge he raised the fantastic amount of £183.00 – well done. L-R Peter Goodson and Stephen Thrower
Megan’s Challenge 10k Fun Run/Walk 2015
By Debbie Thrower Megan’s Challenge are organising a 10k Fun Run/Walk which will take place on Sunday 24th May 2015 round the village of Gayton, Norfolk. Following track and road, starting and finishing at Gayton Social Club. Registration from 9.00am. Run starts at 11.00am. The club is also the location for registration, race control, information, baggage and toilets, event stalls, refreshments […]
Mount Kilimanjaro 2016
By Debbie Thrower The Result What an amazing achievement and an emotional journey for the four challengers, Richard Waterfield, Stephen Thrower, Danny Boore and Liam Hollands not only did they climb Kilimanjaro a once-in-a-lifetime experience, leaving them with long lasting memories they raised a staggering £15,350.00. After completing the challenge they had a day trip […]
London Marathon 2015
By Debbie Thrower On Sunday 26th April Jeff Reed from Gayton is running the London Marathon (26 miles) at the age of 70 years. This is his first ever marathon, he began running again 5 years ago after a 50 year break. He is a member of Ryston Runners and a regular at Parkrun. A […]
Cinnamon Trust
On Wednesday 5th November Pat McCallum invited Clare Howard and I to meet a lovely lady Sue Preston of Grimston, who accepted a cheque for £500 from Megan’s Challenge on behalf of the charity Cinnamon Trust. This wonderful charity was brought to our attention by Pat, Clare’s mum; a supporter of Megan’s Challenge and also a dedicated volunteer for The Cinnamon Trust.
