Bedford Blues are delighted to have raised yet another record Ladies Day donation of £16,500 for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger following the festivities against Caldy back in March.
An entertaining affair on the pitch was matched by a cracking afternoon off it, raising money for a very deserved and worthwhile charitable cause, close to a lot of people’s hearts across Bedfordshire.
Bedford’s loyal #BluesFamily raised the staggering amount via raffles, auctions and collections at the club’s fifteenth Ladies Day event. The majority came from the ever-popular post-match jersey auction with MC Sam Roberts.
Sue Ryder volunteers and Bedford supporters managed to make Goldington Road a sea of pink and blue for the day and raise the largest amount of funds to date.
Blues’ Chief Operating Officer, Gareth Alred, said:
“The generosity of the #BluesFamily never ceases to amaze and we’re incredibly humbled to be able to donate a record amount to Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice this year.
“Our community means everything to us at the Blues, so to be able to help ensure that specialist care for those who require it most can continue to be offered right here in Bedfordshire is extremely fulfilling. Thank you to all those who showed their support.”
Senior Community Fundraiser at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice, Nick Burr added:
“We are blown away to be receiving such an incredible donation thanks to the support of Bedford Blues and the generosity of their fans. It was such a brilliant event and Sue Ryder staff and volunteers were honoured to join everyone there on the day.
“The money raised will go a long way in helping us to continue to be there when it matters for families going through the most difficult times of their lives.”
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