Warwick school students raise funds for Myton Hospices through fundraising challenge

A team of eight Warwick School sixth formers were set a challenge to 'grow £100' for Myton Hospice, alongside five other schools.

The team comprising Tim Briggs, Will Callan, Alec Chamberlain, Pete Dobson, Adam Lane, Archie McCusker, Tom Patrick and Henry Plyming, had to find ways to maximise their initial £100 with minimal spend, whilst spreading awareness of the project and the charity within the local community.

The students decided to organise a raffle, a doughnut sale, a clothes selling site, a 10km run, merchandise sales, and donation buckets around the school.

The doughnut sale kick started the project, 400 purchased and then sold in three minutes making a profit of £147.69.

The raffle was next, with the team asking local businesses for prizes which included; Warwick Sports voucher, haircut at The Den, haircut at The Hideout, Basement Browns vouchers, Burger King vouchers, Walkers Crisps hamper, a painting voucher and various merchandise.

The raffle made a profit of £116 and the clothes selling site raised £40.

Henry and Pete were next up with their 10km run raising a phenomenal £605.

The merchandise which included wristbands, keyrings and pins raised an extra £33.

A Myton Hospice spokesperson said: “The Warwick School team generated just over £1,000 which was amazing with some fantastic fundraising ideas.

"The six schools were given six weeks to grow £100, followed by a presentation.

"Unfortunately, due to the current situation we have not been able to announce to the schools the final results of the challenge and present their awards.

"We hope to do this in the not too distant future.”

This project was carried out and completed prior to lockdown.