When someone offers to walk round their local block to raise awareness in their local community and encourage donations and support, we’re right behind them. Steve from Wollaston walked 50 miles, that’s 80 times round his local block with the support of his local coffee shop and neighbours. Every step taken was a step towards change. His dedication shows how small actions, backed by community spirit, can make a big difference.
It's always inspiring to see children coming together for the good of others and supporting their local community, and Summerhill School didn't disappoint for their Ursa house charity week. From bake sales, to soak the teacher, shaving heads, tombolas and one young man who has muscular hypertonia which severely limits his mobility, jogging 5k at his local gym. What an amazing way to support us!
Two amazing young ladies decided to sell sunflower seeds in their local Sainsbury’s store bringing cheerful smiles to all the Saturday morning shoppers. They spent the money they raised on much needed food items which they personally bought to us in the warehouse.
Running a marathon is a huge undertaking, but to run two is amazing. Dr Patel from Moss Grove Surgery will spend 2024 undertaking this challenge in Boston and Berlin in support of Black Country Foodbank and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Training for these events requires commitment and dedication, and we are thankful to those that choose to dedicate their time to support those in need.
"Busketeers" Billy Spakemon, Tim Martin, and John Homer are prolific fundraisers and we were thankful for their support in 2023 as one of their nominated charities. They have been busking for charity for ten years, but decided to start supporting local charities more recently so they could see the physical results from engaging with their community.
TSB, Old Hill, Stourbridge have supported us in many ways including holding a bake sale in one of their branches. It was a great success and the cakes were delicious!
