TDF Presentation Evening

The Rotary Club of Furness held its annual prize presentation evening at Roose Conservative Club. The event was well attended by prizewinners, helpers and Rotarians.

Amongst those receiving prizes was 8 year-old Henry Chatfield who won the Junior First Prize.

Henry, along with his mum, took part in the 13 mile ride, raising a whopping £801.25 for St Mary's Hospice.

Photo (l to r) Rotary Club President Nigel Johnson, Henry with his trophy and Heidi Bowron from St Mary's Hospice.

From St. Mary's Hospice:

Oh what a night! Our Area Fundraiser, Heidi Bowron, attended Rotary Club of Furness #Tourdefurness presentation at Roose Sports & Social cons Club.

The atmosphere was electrifying as cyclists, volunteers, sponsors and members of Rotary were there in attendance.

The Rotary Club of Furness presented a cheque for a staggering £7,000 to the Hospice.

Superstar Henry Chatfield, aged 8, raised £800 for St Marys and received the trophy for the Most Funds Raised for Under 16s.

Spirit Energy raised £1,607 for St Marys and received the Team Trophy for the Runners Up for the Bill Bartlett Trophy, and BAE "Deep Sea Peddlers" raised £2,227 for St Marys and received the prestigious Bill Bartlett Trophy.

Winning cheques from these three groups/individuals were also handed to Heidi. The total amount donated on the evening for St Marys Hospice was £7,700 !

A HUGE thank you to everyone involved with this fabulous event. We hope to see you all next year.