SICK children at Birmingham Children’s Hospital are one step closer to escaping into the world of cinema thanks to £1442.92 raised by Pershore Rugby for the BCH charity’s MediCinema appeal.
Fundraising events in aid of the appeal were held at Pershore Rugby this year, including a hugely successful charity touch rugby tournament in June.
Mixed teams of men and women from the Welsh borders, Forest of Dean, and West Midlands Police, alongside Pershore Rugby, competed and enjoyed the food, fun, and games on offer.
A John Deere UTV was loaned for the day by Evesham-based TAG and filled with balloons for participants to guess the number to win a prize hamper.
Jay Spragg, from Birmingham Children’s Hospital, receives the £1,497 cheque from Pershore Rugby’s fund-raising team of Ben Andrews, Andrew Breaker, and Clare Kinahan. s
Ben Andrews, vice chair for Pershore Rugby, said: “This is the second year that Pershore Rugby has chosen a charity to support, and it has been brilliant how local businesses and Touch teams have rallied to help raise all this money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity.
“The MediCinema that it will go towards will help children have some enjoyment whilst they are having a long stay in hospital.”
Further monies were raised at the final evening of the club’s Summer of Touch Mixed Series and also by donations from the local prison service.
Jay Spragg, Regional Fundraiser for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, added: “What an incredible amount Pershore Rugby has raised, a huge thank you for this.
“Thank you to everyone involved for their support.”
Charity touch rugby festival teams in June. s
