The Independent Builders Merchant Group, South East has been presented with a bespoke commemorative trowel in recognition of reaching a significant fundraising milestone for Teenage Cancer Trust.
The partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust starting 12 years ago with Parker Building Supplies and has since expanded to incorporate Chandlers Building Supplies and Fairalls Builders Merchants as the Independent Builders Merchants Group grew. All together, it has now raised an incredible £300,000 lifetime donation to the charity.
Charity champion Stuart Chappell from Parker Building Supplies said: “The original goal, to raise £100k in a decade, was achieved in just eight years. Since 2019 support has really ramped up and to have now reached £300k is just amazing. This achievement is the culmination of years of fundraising work across every brand and branch of IBMG South East. We are very proud of our efforts and delighted to have helped make a big difference to a very worthwhile charity.”
Lynn Hyder of Teenage Cancer Trust, said “Every day, seven young people aged 13-24 hear the words “you have cancer”. They will each need specialised nursing care and support to get them through it. Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to meeting this vital need.
“The support of IBMG has and continues to be vital in ensuring that we are there for young people with cancer when they need us most, and we thank the entire team across Parkers, Chandlers and Farialls wholeheartedly for continuously going above and beyond to make this possible.”
The IBMG annual golf day is a flagship event of the partnership while numerous other activities and initiatives have all contributed to reach the substantial sum of £300,000 including marathons, hikes, cycle rides, dragon boating and wing walking in addition to cake sales, BBQs, branch raffles, quizzes and football tournaments.
Main image: The team from across IBMG, with Stuart Chappell of Parker Building Supplies holding the award (back, right) presented by Teenage Cancer Trust to mark the £300,000 fundraising milestone.
