Local brothers invite community to join them for fundraising events

By Claire Dukes - 9 February 2018

FamilyCharity

James, 10, and Daniel, 9, from Stratton have been fundraising since last October in aid of Prostate Cancer and British Heart Foundation.

Running in memory of their late Grandads, James and Daniel have been running 10k a week to raise awareness of prostate cancer and heart disease.

This month the boys, along with their mum and dad, Kelly and Martin Kingsbeer, are inviting the local community to join them for a Valentine's Day run and raffle February 14. The event will also include a raffle, with wine and chocolate prizes.

After the success of their last event, next month local company Freedog will be holding the boys' second Zumba evening March 23. Of the last Zumba night Freedog’s General Manager, Tom Clipsham, said: "Freedog has a culture of hosting community and charitable events, so we were happy to be involved. We offered full use of the sprung floor free of charge.

"The night itself was a roaring success with approximately 35 people attending, raising over £170 for the charity. It was so much of a success, we are now thinking of adding Zumba to our fitness class timetable!”

For their third fundraiser so far this year, James and Daniel will also be hosting a 'Summer Charity Bash' July 7. The evening will include a DJ, and live music from local band Barking Chickens, at the Polish Community Centre.

For further information, email Kelly Kingsbeer - [email protected]

Read Daniel and James' story by clicking here.

 

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