Bumper fundraising year from Bear-Patrol
2015 was a bumper fundraising year for Bear-Patrol, the LGBT social group, with lots of gatherings, awards and fundraising events raising a staggering £40,351.36. This brings the grand total raised by Bear Patrol to an amazing £129,198.62 since their first fundraising event in January 2011.
2015 was a bumper fundraising year for Bear-Patrol, the LGBT social group, with lots of gatherings, awards and fundraising events raising a staggering £40,351.36.
This brings the grand total raised by Bear Patrol to an amazing £129,198.62 since their first fundraising event in January 2011.
The organisations to benefit from the fundraising in 2015 included:
♦ The Sussex Beacon – £33,175.04
♦ Canine Partners – £3,574.72
Bear Patrol organiser, Danny Dwyer, said: “I would like to thank everyone who contributed by making a donation or giving their time to help raise this fantastic amount of money. Lets make 2016 just as successful.”
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