DTCC Tough Mudder fundraiser for WREXHAM FOODBANK / BANC BWYD WRECSAM
Megan Lewis is raising money for WREXHAM FOODBANK / BANC BWYD WRECSAM
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"“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.”
On October 19th 2024, a group of colleagues from Wrexham + 1 from Tampa (21 of us!) DTCC are taking part in Tough Mudder North West for Wrexham Foodbank.
Full participant list below:
Cameron Weir
Levi Evans
Megan Lewis
Stephen Jones
Geraint Davies
Annette Roberts
Cara Williams
Simon Roberts
George Andrews
Hester Groom
Jack Amson
Jen Fletcher
Nat Ferreira Da Vargem
Angela Allen - all the way from TAMPA!!
Tony Johnston
Ryan Jones
Ashley Powell
Heidi Groom
Jason Skerritt
Joe McCarten
with special thanks to Ruairidh Martin, Paige Cassley & Chris Davies who can no longer take part but have been a great support!
What is Tough Mudder?
"Tough Mudder creates hardcore obstacle courses designed to test your all around strength, stamina, and mental grit. With the most innovative courses and millions of participants worldwide to date, it is the premier challenge series in the world"
Such obstacles include:
• Blockness Monster
• Electroshock Therapy (10,000 volts!)
• Mudderhorn
And for a great charity!
A few words from Wrexham Foodbank:
"We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry...
... That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. There are a variety of ways that you can support us"
"In 2022/23, food banks in the Trussell Trust’s network provided 2,986,203 three-day emergency food supplies and support to UK people in crisis. Of these, 1,139,553 were distributed for children."
For more statistics, see https://www.trusselltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/EYS-Wales-Factsheet-2022-23.pdf
If you'd prefer to donate food, we are always happy to be collecting in the Wrexham Office . Below, please see the list from the Wrexham FoodBank:
URGENTLY NEEDED ITEMS:
TINNED FRUIT
TINNED VEGETABLES
UHT MILK 1LITRE
TINNED FISH
TINNED MEAT
TINNED RICE PUDDING
TEA/COFFEE
JUICE 1LITRE & 200ML
TINNED TOMATOES
TOILETRIES
HALAL TINNED MEAT
OIL
FLOUR
TOILETRIES
WASHING POWDERS
NAPPIES
WE'VE GOT PLENTY OF:
CEREAL
BEANS
If you're not able to bring food to the office or would prefer to donate directly to the cause... we will have the funds here GIFT MATCHED by DTCC! So please give generously and know we are so grateful for your support, as are the FoodBank.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.