Local friendly society, Croydon Oddfellows, presented a cheque for £2,255.00 to the Chairman’s Charity, National Deaf Children’s Society this month.
The money was raised through the fundraising efforts of its members over the past year.
Colin Way battled storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin, a broken toe and blistered heels to raise £1,280 on a 874-mile virtual walking challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats, and fellow members, Norma McKnight (former Chairman) and Ann Squirrell, ran a variety of fundraising activities and raffles to bring it to the total amount.
Oddfellows Branch Secretary, Dawn Taylor, commented on the achievement:
“Members of the Oddfellows in Croydon are a determined lot and a huge amount of effort went into this fundraising. The Oddfellows is all about friendship and helping others so it’s second nature to support charities such as the National Deaf Children’s Society.”
To find out more about the activities of the Oddfellows in Croydon and its fundraising, or to receive a local events diary, contact Dawn Taylor on 01293 785083 or email [email protected].
