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July 9th, 2009
SODDEN grass and overcast conditions did not stop the fundraising efforts of hundreds of pupils at a New Waltham school.
More than 500 pupils at Tollbar Business Enterprise College walked around the school field to raise money for Guide Dogs For The Blind.
Many did so in fancy dress, walking or running up to five one-mile laps of the field. They each collected sponsorship money for the event, which took place at the end of the school day on Monday.
It was the second event of its kind held by the school, with £6,000 raised last year for Grimsby's St Andrew's Hospice and Blue Cross. Vice-principal Janice Hornby said: "We decided to do it for guide dogs as it is such a worthwhile charity. "Chris Dewires ñ one of our pupils ñ has a blind grandad and he has been into the school and works for the charity.
"If we could raise between £2,000 and £3,000 this time, that would be great ñ and anything else would be a bonus."
Assistant principal Dave Mitchell said: "We wanted to start the event earlier, but the rain was quite fierce, so we held off for 10 minutes.
"Luckily, while the walk was ongoing, the rain stayed away, although we did have to cancel the planned entertainment by some of the students.
"We always make sure we have at least two major fundraising activities per year and one of them is helping the Shoeboxes Appeal."
Katie Charalambous, 14, of Holton-le-Clay, and Katie Allen, 14, of Waltham, completed three laps with their legs tied together.
They were hoping to raise about £20 each.
Katie Allen said: "We wanted to do this because it is unique and it is for a good cause."
Katie Charalambous said: "The grass is really wet and my feet have got quite dirty, but it is worth it."
Molly Mills, 12, of Waltham, and Caitlin Watts, 12, of Holton-le-Clay, wore their pyjamas and completed five miles, raising about £50 each.
Molly said: "We did it in our pyjamas because we thought it would be fun.
"We saw pictures of last year and nobody did it wearing their pyjamas, so we thought we would be unique, but quite a few other people have done it as well."
Caitlin said: "I love animals, so I think the charity is a good one.
"Doing five laps is quite tiring, but it is worth it."
Joe Schofield, 13, of New Waltham, and James Dieudonne, 13, of Scartho, wore sumo wrestler suits and completed five miles. They raised about £40.
Joe said: "We dressed like this for a bit of fun."
Article from The Grimsby Telegraph - Wednesday July 8th 2009
