CHARITY WALKERS were overjoyed this week to learn that they had raised over £2500 for the Haiti charity walk, Vision can report.
Chris Etheridge, one of the organisers of the event, told Vision: “The walk was a great success, I just want to say congratulations to all those who took part and helped to raise such a substantial sum of money.”
Twenty six charity volunteers took part in the walk, which started at Market Square on the Sunday of Week 3 at 9.30am. It saw the participants walk a grueling 28 mile route. The walk was completed by all at 9pm, little under 12 hours, including 3 hours of rest time.
The total amount raised from the appeal so far is £2527.23, which beats the £2500 raised for the Gaza Appeal last year.
When asked by Vision about how long he intends to continue the campaign, Etheridge stated: “I will keep the appeal running because the clear-up operation for the disaster is set to take a very long time.”
Donations can still be made on the walk’s Facebook page.
The picture shows only some of the walkers. Not everyone got back at exactly the same time.