Bath Rugby is saying a big “thank you” to all their generous supporters who’ve helped raise over £12,700 for charity on matchdays last season.
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Each season Bath Rugby works with four local charities to support their fundraising efforts.
Last season the charities benefitting from Bath Rugby’s support were Bath Rugby Foundation, Cancer Research UK (Box & Corsham branch), First Steps Bath and Bath Mencap & Gateway Sports Club.
As in previous years, the money raised was divided equally between the designated charities, and representatives from each of the charities were at the game against Scarlets last weekend to be presented with their fundraising.
Former Bath Rugby, England and British & Irish Lions player Lee Mears was on hand to make the presentations.
Lead Club Charity: Bath Rugby Foundation – the Foundation work towards enhancing the lives of local young people through sport, and in particular those who have a disadvantaged background.
They aim to raise self esteem and motivate young people through educational achievements and improving their social skills.
Cancer Research UK – fighting for a world where no one’s life is cut short by cancer. Each year their scientists get closer to finding cures for cancers.
Cancer Research UK funds over half of the UK’s cancer research, including the life-saving work of over 4000 scientists, doctors and nurses fighting cancer on all fronts.
First Steps Bath – Their mission is “to work in partnership with children, families, colleagues and the community by being responsive, informed, reflective and innovative provider of early years’ education, childcare and integrated family services”
Bath Mencap & Gateway – work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all their services support people to live life as they choose. Everything they do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
In a statement, the rugby club said: “Thank you to all our outgoing charities for their hard work and good luck with your on-going fundraising efforts.
“And of course, thank you again to all those who gave so generously on a matchday – your support really makes a huge difference.”
