In aid of GDA GDA supporters have been going to town with fundraising over the last twelve months. The Cheltenham Half Marathon, Last Night of the Proms, Auction of Promises and quiz nights have made up just a few of the activities that have taken place in aid of GDA. Here's more about what's be hi Auction of Promises Friday 6th November saw GDA host their first ever Auction of Promises fundraiser. The evening, which took place at Stroud Auction Rooms was attended by over 60 people and raised a fabulous £7,100 for GDA - a record amount for any GDA fundraiser. Hopeful bidders tried to get their hands on items including signed sports memorabilia, holidays in France and Spain, meals at local eateries, driving experiences and original railway memorabilia. s included the Sheriff of oucester, Jim Beeley, Stroud MP Neil Carmichael and Chairman of Stroud District Council, Councillor Mark Rees. The evening wouldn't have been possible without the advice and upport of Stroud Auctions, ur sincere thanks to them. Cheltenham Half Marathon Back in April of last year a few GDA staff thought it would be a good idea to set themselves a challenge. So, it was decided the Cheltenham Half Marathon on 27th would be the perfect challenge to undertake. Over the coming months our little team of four cracked on with preparing for the big day and over time we picked up a further seven wannabe runners, taking our team up to 11 and setting ourselves a target of raising £5,000 for GDA. After months of clocking up hundred of miles during training the 27th September soon arrived and in the glorious autumn sunshine the team took to the start line ready to tackle the 13.1 mile course around Cheltenham. Despite the horrendously steep hills in the Racecourse all of our runners successfully completed the course in very respectable times and, thanks to Emma Jenkins and Sam Quinson, enjoyed a well-earned Pimms picnic in Pittville Park afterwards - the perfect opportunity to reflect on their achievements, bask in the sunshine and celebrate. To top off their fine achievements on the day, I am delighted to say that the team in fact smashed their £5,000 target and in total raised over £5,500 for GDA. 12
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