A combined team from Sussex and Surrey builders merchants Fairalls, Chandlers and Parker Building Supplies took on a challenging dragon boat race to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust.
The builders merchants’ participation in the boat race on Saturday 31 August at Bewl Water, Kent, has already raised in excess of £1,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust, the UK’s only charity dedicated to providing world-class cancer services and support, ensuring no young person faces cancer alone.
Competing against more than 50 other boats in various heats over the 250-metre distance, this is the second year a combined team from Fairalls Builders Merchants, Parker Building Supplies and Chandlers Building Suppliers will take part.
With a fundraising target set at £1.5k, the organisers are delighted with donations so far and are hoping to attract even more. Anyone can donate here.
Mike Grange of Fairalls Builders Merchants said: “We really enjoyed doing the dragon boat race last year, so getting a team together for another race outing was easy. Our primary goal is to raise vital funds for Teenage Cancer Trust, and with this year’s 14-strong team, we had even more fun.”
Teenage Cancer Trust’s Lynn Hyder expressed gratitude on behalf of the charity: “Fairalls, Chandlers and Parker Building Supplies have been very enthusiastic supporters of Teenage Cancer Trust for many years. It’s thanks to initiatives like this that we can continue our crucial work in supporting young people facing cancer.”
The dragon boat race marks the latest effort in the ongoing philanthropic endeavours of Chandlers Building Supplies, Parker Building Supplies, and Fairalls Builder Merchants.
Previous initiatives, ranging from marathons to gala nights, have collectively raised over £300,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
