University of Worcester

University of Worcester's 100 Miles for Joel

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£16,614
raised of £6,400 target
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In memory of Joel Richards
Smile for Joel

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The University of Worcester will be putting together up to 8 teams to tackle 100 miles over the space of 24 hours through different events. The first leg will start at 7pm on the 8th June and finish at 7pm on the 9th June. Teams will be doing the following:

25 mile Night Walk
14 mile Canoe
10 mile Run
51 mile Bike Ride
300m Swim
200m Tractor Pull

Joel Richards was a keen Sports Student at the University of Worcester who was tragically killed in the Tunisian terror attack in 2015. All of the money raised will be going towards "Smile for Joel", a charity that was set up by Joel's Family in order to support families who are victims of murder and terrorism, and is the University of Worcester's Charity of the Year this year as chosen by staff.  

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About the charity

Smile for Joel

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Smile for Joel was founded by Suzanne Richards, who lost her son, brother and father in the terrorist attack in Tunisia in June 2015. This charity has been set up in their honor and in memory of all those that never came home. Funds raised go to VS to help support families effected by murder and terrorism. Our Story On 26 June 2015 Suzy's family went on holiday but her son Joel, dad Pat and brother Ade were tragically killed along with 27 other British people during a terrorist attack. Her youngest son Owen was the sole survivor and is a true inspiration. Smileforjoel has grown from strength to strength and provides very needed support to shattered/ broken families who are victims of traumatic bereavement through homicide. Suzy says “Losing three beloved members of your family to a terrorist attack is unimaginable and is something that no person should ever have to go through. Smileforjoel is a tremendous way to remember them. Through their legacy, they will bring hope to so many people’s lives. Their names will not be forgotten”. Suzy & Owen want to thank everyone for their continued support.

Donation summary

Total raised
£16,613.74
+ £1,780.62 Gift Aid
Online donations
£13,115.92
Offline donations
£3,497.82

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