Thousands raised from the return of It's a Knockout to Barnsley
31 October 2018
Over £16,000 was raised from the return of Barnsley Hospice’s It’s a Knockout event - surpassing all expectations.
The sell-out event, held in Locke Park in August, was organised by the charity ten years after they last held the fundraiser in the town.
All of the sponsorship money has now been collected, revealing the total of £16,500.
Simon Atkinson, corporate fundraiser at Barnsley Hospice, said: “We are chuffed to bits with the incredible amount of money raised, which has exceeded all of our expectations. It’s the icing on the cake as it was such a brilliant day. This is another example of the fantastic support we receive from the people of Barnsley, who never cease to amaze us.”
A total of 26 teams took part in the obstacle event, with their entry fees and sponsorship efforts contributing to the fundraising total. Giant inflatables, foam and thousands of litres water added to the fun on the hot summer’s day.
It’s a Knockout returns to Locke Park again next year, on Sunday 4 August 2019.
Barnsley Hospice has to find £2.2m a year on top of the £1.6m it gets from the NHS CCG.
Notes to Editors
Attached image shows Martyn Hughes, events fundraiser at Barnsley Hospice, taking part in It’s a Knockout.
Barnsley Hospice provides specialist care for anyone in Barnsley with a life-limiting illness. It has ten beds for inpatient care and provides day care at the on-site Limes Support and Therapy Centre.
For more information about Barnsley Hospice go to www.barnsleyhospice.org or call 01226 244244.
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