A Garston-based charity has surpassed its fundraising goal for the year, collecting a total of £11,779 as part of its long-term fundraising strategy.
Ossie Boy’s Fund was founded in memory of late Garston resident Ossie Robinson, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the age of seven in 2013. He sadly passed away in 2017.
The charity raises money to help seriously ill children, and has launched a five-year campaign to raise £30,000 for a garden project at Watford General Hospital.
The most recent fundraising event saw Ossie’s aunt Sarah (pictured) walk 20 miles along the Mourne Wall and up Slieve Binnian, the third highest mountain in Northern Ireland.
Speaking to GARSTONnews, Sarah said: “I really struggle with my knees and feet but when you are halfway up the mountain, you have no choice. It was a good challenge.”
Sarah said that the scenery was “beautiful” but added that at times the walk was “really scary”.
She said: “When we first got back down, it was lovely to be on flat ground. A couple of days after we finished, once the pain had eased and we managed to get some sleep, it was then a really good feeling.”
Sarah now plans to walk two other historic walls in the UK within the next five years.
She raised £775 towards the Ossie’s Garden project at Watford General Hospital, which will offer a space for patients, children and families to enjoy as an escape from the busy hospital environment.
A spokesperson for the Ossie Boy’s Fund told GARSTONnews: “We aim to give back to the community and create a place for peace and tranquillity for poorly children, their families and staff to enjoy.”
Multiple events this year have helped the fund exceed their target for this year. A 90s disco event hosted by PwC Watford raised £875 and another 90s disco night, held in September in partnership with Everett Rovers Football Club, raised a total of £1,460.
The annual Ossie Cup football tournament, held back in August, raised a staggering £8,669.
To find out more and donate to the fund, visit www.ossieboysfund.co.uk
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