Webbers trophy awarded to Scrumptious Croyde Trail participants for raising £880

Scrumptious Croyde Trail participants Tim and Sha Jones raised a phenomenal £880 for the North Devon District Hospital Special Care Baby Unit through sponsorship at the event.

The Scrumptious Croyde Trail is a scenic 10 mile circular trail with participants either walking

Tim and Sha Jones in their farming themed fancy dress

Tim and Sha Jones in their farming themed fancy dress

or running the route which starting in Croyde and lead participants through the picturesque villages of Croyde, Saunton, Georgeham, Putsborough overlooking Woolacombe, with glimpses of stunning coastal views at every turn. Along the route participants are offered a delicious menu of local produce as they follow the paths around some of the UK’s finest beauty hot spots.

Participants were encouraged to wear farming themed fancy dress for the event and it was great to see so many people dressed up and joining in the fun.

 

DSC_0550They are pictured here with Colin Thorne of Webbers Estate Agents who sponsored the “Most Sponsorship Raised trophy” and Over and Above Fundraiser Julie Whitton.

Tim and Sha raised a fantastic amount through their own fundraising, support from Stickbricks Nursery and matched funding from Western Power Distribution.  The charity would like to thank everyone who supported Tim and Sha in raising such a phenomenal amount towards the Special Care Baby Unit Appeal. We would also like to thank Webbers Estate Agents for providing the trophy.

In total the charity raised almost £15,000 profit which will help the charity purchase a new ventilator for the unit.