Record-breaking Race Night GDA's Race Nights are always a popular and this year's event was our biggest one yet - record breaking in fact! Held on Friday 11th March at the GDA Community Centre, guests were treated to a delicious home-cooked meal thanks to GDA colleagues Mary Hailes and Emma Jenkins. Entertainment came courtesy of the ever charismatic Reg Cobb, who, along with Gemma Sills, donned fitting costumes for the evening.The night smashed all previous Race Night records by raising a fabulous £1,508. he money the event raised will go towards GDA's Transport Fund which assists isolated deaf and hard of hearing people access the charity's services and social activities. Thanks to local businesses HB Digitial, Endsleigh Insurance, Kingscott Dix and Barnwood General Works who kindly sponsored the costs of the evening. Charity coffee morning You'll notice the name Jackie Gloyn pops up a lot in this section of the newsletter - that's because Jackie just keeps on giving her time and energy to raise money for GDA. Jackie's latest fundraising venture was a coffee morning at The Old Rectory in Colesbourne on 14th June. Over 80 guests came along to grab a bargain and sample the delicious cake - thanks to the generosity and efforts of Jackie and her loyal helpers, the event raised over £1,600 for GDA. And not forgetting... We couldn't possibly not give a shout out to other local businesses and organisations which have been busy fundraising for GDA over the last few months. So, BIG thanks to: * Beaudesert Park School which raised £365.47 at a hot chocolate sale. * Kingham Plough pub which raised £133 at their February pub quiz. * M&S / BP garages across the county who raised £289 during April by hosting money tins in stores. * Jonathan Moffitt, GDA trustee who hosted a summer garden party and raised £469. Mayor's Charity Ball On Friday 20th May, GDA staff put on their finest attire and headed to Kingsholm Rugby Club to enjoy an evening that celebrated our organisation as the Sheriff of Gloucester's chosen charity. The evening played host to a silent auction, live auction and raffle draw, all of which were raising money for GDA and additional, the Mayor's chosen charity. We're just awaiting the final amount raised but the money will help fund the support and services GDA provides to young people living with hearing loss. Cllr Jim Beeley said "It's been a pleasure to support a great local cause and I'm delighted the money will help young deaf people in Gloucestershire." 10
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