A combined team from local builders merchants is taking on a challenging dragon boat race to raise funds for charity.
The builders merchants’ participation in the boat race on 31 August at Bewl Water, Kent, has already raised in excess of £1,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust.
Competing against more than 50 other boats in various heats over the 250 metre distance, this is the second year a combined team from Fairalls Builders Merchants, Parker Building Supplies and Chandlers Building Suppliers took part.
Mike Grange of Fairalls Builders Merchants said: “We really enjoyed doing the dragon boat race last year, so getting a team together for another race outing was easy.
“Our primary goal is to raise vital funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and with our 14-strong team ready to go I am sure we will have lots of fun again this year too.”
Lynn Hyder, Teenage Cancer Trust, expressed gratitude on behalf of the charity: “Fairalls, Chandlers and Parker Building Supplies have been very enthusiastic supporters of Teenage Cancer Trust for many years. It’s thanks to initiatives like this that we can continue our crucial work in supporting young people facing cancer.”
The dragon boat race marks the latest effort in the ongoing philanthropic endeavours of Chandlers Building Supplies, Parker Building Supplies, and Fairalls Builder Merchants (all part of the Independent Builders' Merchants Group). Previous initiatives, ranging from marathons to gala nights, have collectively raised over £300,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
