We have hit our target! Julian Gilbert completed the last 208 miles of our Luton-Kyiv-Luton fundraising challenge in sunny Majorca at the start of the month on a cycling trip. As part of the trip, he completed the Puig Climb, which is a gruelling, steep climb of 850 meters. The view at the top was worth it, though – a clear vista down to the sea.

The Wealth Matters team have done an exceptional job of stepping up to the mark to do their bit for this fundraiser. Although all the team contributed in one way or another, we would like to make a special mention for our top contributors:

  • Julian Gilbert – 1039.6 miles
  • Alison Howe – 415 miles
  • Jackie James – 317.2 miles

A big thank you to everyone who has contributed. We are very grateful for your donations. The £3,000 we raised has been split evenly between Oracle Cancer Trust, Young Minds, and the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. They have all received their donations. Two of the charities also sent their own words of thanks.

From Oracle Cancer Trust:

Thank you to the team at Wealth Matters, the impact of your fundraising efforts is immeasurable. Thank you for joining us in our RACE to overcome the Head and Neck cancer crisis, by funding research, raising awareness, working collaboratively and improving the patient experience.

Oracle is entirely funded by the generosity of our supporters. You are the reason we can fund research that leads to newer kinder treatments and better quality of life for people with Head and Neck cancer. Your support also helps us raise vital awareness of Head and Neck cancers and help identify and tackle the inequalities faced.

From Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal:

Thank you for donating to the DEC’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Thanks to your generosity, DEC charities and their local partners are able to provide vital relief to people in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries.

Your support is helping us meet the needs of refugees and displaced people by providing food, water, health assistance and trauma care. Your gift will make a real difference in helping families fleeing conflict. The need is great and the response needed is likely to run into months and years. On behalf of all those your donation will support, we want to say thank you once again.

We want to thank all the clients who have donated so generously to help us achieve our target. We wouldn’t have been able to do this without you all! Keep your eyes peeled for details of our next fundraising endeavour in 2024!