Reading club raises £1,500 for Sue Ryder with bowl-a-thon

On Friday, July 12, bowlers from Trentham Bowling Club took on ‘The One Thousand’, kicking off the challenge at 5am.

Kevin Taylor, from Reading, said: “The aim of the event was to play a bowling marathon for a continuous 1,000 minutes, from 5am to 9.40pm with the goal of raising £1,000 for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice.

“Andy Chapman, John Evans, Ray Stevens, Trevor Marshall and I set off the countdown and throughout the day we were helped out by other members of the club.

“As we approached the end of the marathon, we were given a countdown, and by the time the challenge ended 142 ends had been played, a combined total of 260 shots scored and 2,556 bowls had been played in total over the 1,000 minutes.

“The atmosphere around the club was amazing and the members had so much fun. There were a few tired and sore limbs out on the greens but ‘The One Thousand’ challenge was a great success.

“We’re still seeing money come in, but are delighted to share that we have achieved our fundraising goal and have so far raised £1,500.”

(Image: Sue Ryder)

Kevin continued to share why the team of bowlers decided to fundraise for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice.

Kevin said: “A good day was had by all and most importantly a difference will have been made to the lives of those people who need the support of Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice.

“Bowling for a continuous 1,000 minutes may cause some physical and mental fatigue but within a day or two the struggle is forgotten. But for people living with a life limiting illness or grief, their struggle is not so easy.

“Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice provides great support and care to those people, which makes our efforts and compassion for others so worthwhile. Well done everyone who has been part of ‘The One Thousand’, in whatever way that may be. What has been achieved is amazing.”

You can donate to The One Thousand marathon here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-one-thousand