A Preston-based charity, S.E.E.D has reaped the rewards of the nation’s 2.6 charity challenge as generous fundraisers have now raised £1,038 from doing their own events across Lancashire. S.E.E.D, which stands for Support & Education for Eating Disorders is a registered charity providing a support network to sufferers of eating, food and weight related issues.
Shelley Perry, CEO for the charity said: “Fund raising events in the UK have naturally been postponed or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but this is extremely tough on charities like ours that can only provide the services we do thanks to donations. We know many sadly have been left struggling to maintain their services and so we were thrilled that we had so many people support us in this 2.6 challenge and were amazed at the creativity people of all ages showed in their fund raising efforts.”
As the initiative was launched on the day the London marathon would have taken place, challenges had to be linked to the number 2.6 and supporters of S.E.E.D didn’t let them down. Sianna and Georgia filmed 26 Tik Toks, Christina Parnell cycled 26 miles with her son across Lancashire, Mimi did 26 handstand half turns without stopping and Matt Williams did 26 Turkish Get Ups with 26Kg Kettlebells.
Commenting on his challenge Matt Williams, who raised £605 said: “I am supporting S.E.E.D because I have seen first-hand the importance of education and support for families dealing with eating disorders.”
Shelley Perry, CEO for the charity said: “I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who pledged their support, and to be honest I was astounded by how much we raised. The charity receives no funding or support, so we rely on the good will of our staff, volunteers and donations from the general public to keep doing the work we do. I would like to take this opportunity to also plea to any local businesses who may be looking for a CSR partner or charity to support during these unprecedented times as any amount, no matter how small is invaluable to us right now.”
S.E.E.D and its treatment arm Breathe Therapies are dedicated to providing services to tackle a range of mental health issues and all money raised over the weekend will help fund S.E.E.D’s vital work in the community. They receive no government funding so rely entirely on donations from the community or local businesses and were delighted to see so many people support them during the lockdown initiative to save UK charities.
