Awdry Bailey & Douglas was proud to be a Main Sponsor for the Chippenham Half Marathon which took place on Sunday 7 September 2014.
The weather was warm and sunny with a light breeze. A sea of runners took off from the start line at the Chippenham Sports club making their way around the predominantly flat course.
ABD Team took part in the event which was a running success helping to raise monies for Dorothy House Hospice Care.
Winner of the race for men was Sam Humphrey from Victoria Park Harriers & Tower Hamlets AC who came in at 01:09:04
Winner of the race for ladies who came 5th was Rebecca Moore from Worthing & District Harriers who came in at 01:17:55.
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| From left to right: Tim Watts, Eve Clarke, Samantha Jane Walters and Alistair Everett |
MONIES RAISED – DOROTHY HOUSE HOSPICE CARE
It was the taking part that counted and ABD Team managed to raise for Dorothy House Hospice Care £295.00 a fantastic amount!
PRESENTATION TO DOROTHY HOUSE HOSPICE CARE
A presentation took place on Tuesday 23 September 2014 outside ABD Chippenham office whereby a “giant size” cheque was handed over to Emily Knight, Community Fundraiser and Phillippa Watson, Major Gifts Fundraiser for Dorothy House Hospice Care. The cheque was presented by both ABD Partner - Alexander David who is Head of Family Department, and Tom Paget, member of the ABD Commercial Department both based at ABD’s Chippenham Office.
Alexander David said “Dorothy House Hospice Care is a fantastic local charity supporting hundreds of families on a daily basis affected by life threatening conditions. Awdry Bailey & Douglas are delighted and proud to be sponsoring such a cause.”
Phillippa Watson said “We are delighted that Awdry Bailey & Douglas decided to support Dorothy House Hospice Care by entering a team in the Chippenham Half Marathon. We rely on support from the local community in order to continue to provide care when and where it is needed. Congratulations to all the runners.”
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| From left to right: Tom Paget, Alexander David, Emily Knight and Phillippa Watson |
For more information on timings and this event go to www.chippenhamhalfmarathon.co.uk
For footage of this event go to YouTube
