Accumulator Challenge raises £21,230

Hospice supporters spent March fundraising as best they could, as part the Accumulator Challenge, ending with an incredible £21,230.  All the teams were given an initial loan of £30 and the challenge of increasing this as much as possible to donate back to the Hospice.

The teams taking part included The Grand, Delta by Marriott, Tesco Askham Bar, Acomb One Stop, York Mix, City Cruises York and Middleton Hotel.

Fundraising activities from the teams have ranged from quiz nights, raffles, cake sales, craft and book sales, triathlons, sponsored walks and more.

At the awards ceremony on Monday March 27,  teams won awards for most money raised, most inclusive team and most innovative team, as judged by Gillian Robson the founder of Tancream, a previous Dragon’s Den winner. The Grand are pictured winning their prize for most funds raised.

Annie Keogh, Community Development Fundraiser at St Leonard’s Hospice, York, said: “The commitment shown by all teams taking part in this year’s Accumulator Challenge is amazing! The teams have given up much of their free time arranging fundraising activities and getting others involved. We are grateful and truly humbled by the passion, dedication, and enthusiasm they have shown towards the hospice.  Our care would simply not be possible without the continued support of our community and businesses like all those who’ve taken part in the Accumulator Challenge, and their partners, suppliers and customers who have helped.”