Gretton RBL Poppy Appeal 90-mile fundraiser doubles target with £2,035 raised
They completed a 90-mile sponsored walk from Gretton in Gloucestershire to Gretton in Northamptonshire for the RBL Poppy Appeal
More than £2,000 has been raised by a sponsored walk for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
Lee Wright and Alix Brown successfully completed a three-day, 90-mile trek from Gretton in Gloucestershire to Gretton in Northamptonshire.
The pair set a £1,000 target but raised more than double the amount with £2,035 going to the appeal.
David Fursdon, Poppy Appeal co-ordinator said: “The total raised by Lee and Alix is an amazing doubling of their original £1,000 target.
“They are extremely grateful to everyone for their sponsorship.”
On their return to the village, a welcome home Country Roads Honkytonk and Karaoke night was held at Gretton Sports and Social Club.
Funds were boosted further by £460, the proceeds of a raffle at the welcome home party.
Mr Fursdon added: “Remembrance Sunday Services at the USAAF Spanhoe Airfield Memorial and St James Church both attracted good attendances.
“The grand total for poppy sales in Gretton and Harringworth will be announced in due course.”
To make a donation to the fundraiser click here.