Gosfield School 24-hour Fundraiser

Kwik Cricket, Football and Karaoke were just a few of the exciting activities staff and students at Gosfield School took part in when they held their 24-hour fundraiser for St Bartholomew’s Hospital the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust.

The event raised over £2,000 and began at 2.15pm on Friday 25th November and ran until exactly 24-hours later. Staff and pupils raised money by asking friends and family to sponsor them.

With proceeds going to two fantastic causes, the event was thought up by Gosfield School’s Headboy and Sixth Form student Ethan Gilbert. “I wanted to do something fun for staff and students, which encouraged them to work together and at the same time raised money for two very worthwhile charities,”

             “I’d like to say a big thank you to all students and staff who took part throughout the event, and who managed to keep going for over 24 hours! We’ve raised over £2,000 and money is continuing to come in”

A proportion of the money raised will go to the Bodley Scott Ward at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Pat Gray, Senior Manager, attended the 24 hour fundraiser. “The event is such a wonderful idea, and I am overwhelmed at the enthusiasm of both students and staff at Gosfield School,”

“The Bodley Scott haemato-oncology unit provides state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities and treatment for all forms of blood cancer. Our team of internationally recognised experts has been instrumental in the design and use of novel treatment approaches, such as bone marrow transplantation, many of which are now used routinely.”

Nina Blamire, a teacher at Gosfield School, who helped organise the event commented: “Both charities are very significant to a number of people at Gosfield School, so we decided we wanted to give something back. Everyone had a terrific time and thanks to everyone involved.”

To find out more about how you can raise for Barts and the London Charity contact Pat Gray at pat.gray@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk or call 0207 618 1720

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