Roses fun run kickstarts a fundraising campaign for the Snowball Project, adding to the excitement this Roses weekend.
Charlotte Winter told Vision: “I’m so pleased we’ve included a fun run in this year’s Roses to help fundraise for the Snowball Project. The York Sport Union hasn’t necessarily been the most pro-active in the past with fundraising and so hopefully this will signal the turning point!”
The official campaign will kick off in Week 4, and YUSU hopes to reach the £63,000 fundraising goal along with University Staff and the Scout Association. This money will go towards refurbishing the 17 acre Snowball Plantation that provides a safe place for children, to play and learn outdoors away from home.
Snowball was chosen due to the strong relationship that YUSU has had with its volunteering project, Kids Camp, a tri-annual camp giving 14 children a much-needed break from stresses at home, with the support of student volunteers.
Chris West praised the students and the project: “The Kid’s Camps we run every year make a lasting difference to the lives of both the children who attend and the student volunteers… it’d be great to be able to give something back.” Kallum Taylor called it “a fantastic initiative.”
Tickets can now be bought from the YUSU website for either the 5km run or the 10km Fun Run. For more information about the Snowball Project and how to get involved visit: www.yorkspace.net/york50