Helen Rushton

Helen's page - for my daughter Polly.

Fundraising for Porchlight
£5,818
raised of £6,000 target
by 105 supporters
Event: Pedalling for Polly, from 9 September 2022 to 11 September 2022
In memory of Polly Langworthy
Pedalling for Polly
Campaign by Porchlight (RCN 267116)
A 130 mile bike ride in memory of Polly, raising money for Porchlight Open Door.

Story

We are cycling 130 miles in memory of my daughter Polly, who died last September. She was a kind and empathetic person who always wanted to help and support other people. She had supported Porchlight in the past and so we have been really pleased to be able to support this brilliant charity in her memory.

Together with 20 of our friends, we aim to raise £20,000 for Porchlight's Open Door project. 

This service provides community hubs in Kent, where Polly lived, with activities which promote work, health and learning, including important practical skills such as cooking cheap and nutritious meals. The hubs provide a valuable opportunity for people to spend social time with others in a safe environment, to access advice and support and to integrate homeless and marginalised people into the communities where Porchlight services are delivered. The hubs create opportunities for people to feel connected and widen their social networks. 

These hubs are enormously valuable to their users and so we are really pleased that we can provide support as a tribute to Polly.

About the campaign

A 130 mile bike ride in memory of Polly, raising money for Porchlight Open Door.

About the charity

Porchlight

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RCN 267116
We're Kent's leading homelessness charity We work with people who are living on the streets, in our supported housing and in local communities. We help people to reach their full potential by breaking down the barriers to housing, mental and physical health, work and education.

Donation summary

Total raised
£5,818.00
+ £1,255.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£5,818.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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