Last week, Boost Charitable Trust celebrated its 20th birthday and what better way to mark the occasion than with four fantastic and successful fund-raising events:
1. Boost Cycle Ride – On 5th September, 19 riders took on the challenging 100k cycle route around Winchester and the New Forest for the annual Boost Cycle Ride. All the riders completed the cycle with flying colours and a fantastic pub lunch was enjoyed by all.
2. Boost Netball Tournament – On 7th September, 28 teams met at The William Perkins School in Chertsey for an all-day netball tournament. It was a fun day with both ladies and mixed teams competing as well as a raffle and tombola to raise more funds.
3. Boost White Rose Golf Day – On 24th September, Boost headed up north to welcome 68 golfers to Scarcroft Golf Club for the 3rd edition of the annual Boost White Rose Golf Day. This year, 17 teams participated, making it by far and away the best turnout we’ve had for the day and congratulations to GV&Co for their resounding victory.
4. St Bride’s vs Boost Golf Day – 2nd October marked the 10th edition of the St Bride’s vs Boost Golf Day, this time at The Drift Golf Club in East Horsley. Following St Bride’s’ comprehensive win last year, the Boost team had a point to prove on their anniversary, and the match certainly lived up to expectations. For the first time in the competition’s history, the ‘Sam Sananes Trophy’ was shared, as the final score ended with a 13 ½ - 13 ½ tie.
It has been a thoroughly enjoyable and stellar month for fund-raising, with the four events raising the best part of £20,000 (and counting!), providing more vital support for the fantastic sports programmes supported by Boost. Both St Bride’s and Boost would like to extend their thanks to all the host venues, the weather for staying dry on each day, and most importantly, to all the people who participated across the events and helped to raise so much money.
In 20 years, Boost has awarded over £2.9 million of grants to sports programmes championing the disabled and disadvantaged. A sensational achievement. Here’s to 20 more years of invaluable grants!