Marketing Matters get their oar stuck into raising money for Diverse Abilities Plus
18/05/2011
Two teams from Poole-based integrated marketing agency, Marketing Matters, kicked off their ‘Gold Challenge’ at Poole Rowing Club last week. The two teams - Dorset Devils and Andy’s Angels - will complete five consecutive weeks and a total of 5-10 hours of rowing training as part of the Olympic-inspired fundraising initiative, to raise money for local charity Diverse Abilities Plus.
This is the first of a number of challenges the two teams will complete as part of the Gold Challenge. Other Olympic sports that the team members are planning to take part in over the next 18 months are canoeing, trampolining, fencing, shooting, triathlon and synchronised swimming, with the objective of raising as much money as possible for their nominated local charity.
The Gold Challenge is a social enterprise which harnesses the inspiration of the 2012 Olympics and involves participants completing a number of Olympic and Paralympic sports by December 2012. Entry can be as part of a team or as an individual, with the aim of taking part in five, ten, twenty or thirty sports. The Gold Challenge is backed by a range of National sporting partners, including the British Olympic and Paralympic Associations and Sport England.
As the only Dorset-based charity taking part, Diverse Abilities Plus hopes to raise in excess of £100,000 with the help of individuals and teams, such as those of Marketing Matters, from the local community. Funds raised via the Gold Challenge will help to ensure the continuation of the charity’s important work - providing a range of education and support services for children and adults with varying disabilities across Dorset.
Andy Legg, Joint Managing Director at Marketing Matters, said: “We had a great time during our first rowing session. It was harder than we thought but that is what the Gold Challenge is all about – trying new things and taking on a sporting challenge. We are looking forward to continuing our training and to taking part in our future challenges to raise money for Diverse Abilities Plus. We would be grateful for any sponsorship support from local companies and individuals.”
To sponsor either teams please visit www.justgiving.com/mmandysangels and www.justgiving.com/MMDorsetDevils
For more information on Diverse Abilities Plus visit www.diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk or call 01202 718266.
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Two teams from Poole-based integrated marketing agency, Marketing Matters, kicked off their ‘Gold Challenge’ at Poole Rowing Club last week. The two teams - Dorset Devils and Andy’s Angels - will complete five consecutive weeks and a total of 5-10 hours of rowing training as part of the Olympic-inspired fundraising initiative, to raise money for local charity Diverse Abilities Plus.
This is the first of a number of challenges the two teams will complete as part of the Gold Challenge. Other Olympic sports that the team members are planning to take part in over the next 18 months are canoeing, trampolining, fencing, shooting, triathlon and synchronised swimming, with the objective of raising as much money as possible for their nominated local charity.
The Gold Challenge is a social enterprise which harnesses the inspiration of the 2012 Olympics and involves participants completing a number of Olympic and Paralympic sports by December 2012. Entry can be as part of a team or as an individual, with the aim of taking part in five, ten, twenty or thirty sports. The Gold Challenge is backed by a range of National sporting partners, including the British Olympic and Paralympic Associations and Sport England.
As the only Dorset-based charity taking part, Diverse Abilities Plus hopes to raise in excess of £100,000 with the help of individuals and teams, such as those of Marketing Matters, from the local community. Funds raised via the Gold Challenge will help to ensure the continuation of the charity’s important work - providing a range of education and support services for children and adults with varying disabilities across Dorset.
Andy Legg, Joint Managing Director at Marketing Matters, said: “We had a great time during our first rowing session. It was harder than we thought but that is what the Gold Challenge is all about – trying new things and taking on a sporting challenge. We are looking forward to continuing our training and to taking part in our future challenges to raise money for Diverse Abilities Plus. We would be grateful for any sponsorship support from local companies and individuals.”
To sponsor either teams please visit www.justgiving.com/mmandysangels and www.justgiving.com/MMDorsetDevils
For more information on Diverse Abilities Plus visit www.diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk or call 01202 718266.
