2.6 Challengers raise over £1,000 for Grove Cottage!

We would like to say a huge well done and thank you to all those who took part in, or donated to, our 2.6 Challenge on 26th April 2020 which has raised over £1,000 for Grove Cottage.

This national event was set up as a result of the cancellation of the London Marathon which was due to take place on 26^th April and encouraged people to take part in any event as long as it featured the number 26 – the marathon distance in miles.

One of our members, 12-year-old Ruth Macfarlane, who has Down’s Syndrome, completed a 2.62km walk from her home in Thorley Park, with her 14-year-old brother Matthew enlisted to set the pace.

Ruth, who attends the Saturday Club at Grove Cottage has so far raised an amazing £876, plus Gift Aid for Grove Cottage. People can still donate to her Virgin Money Giving page here:

Two of our supporters who are keen walkers – Su Blacham and Kev Hall also walked 26km along the Flitch Way and have raised over £400, which is brilliant. People can still donate to their Virgin Money Giving page here:

Thanks also to everyone who supported Ruth and Su and Kev, it is very much appreciated during these difficult times.