In aid of GDA It's been a busy season of half marathons at GDA recently with supporters taking on the Cheltenham, Oxford and Stroud Half Marathons during September and October. Gemma Buckley, Richard Sills and Jim Thomson took on the 13.1 mile courses and between them they have raised over £1,400 for GDA. Huge thanks and congratulations to each of our runners on their fantastic achievements. We are very excited to have been announced as the charity partner of TSB's Gloucestershire Head Office in Barnwood. Over the coming year, TSB partners will be carrying out a whole host of fundraising activities including a Christmas market, quiz nights and sweepstakes. Debbie Waterland at TSB Barnwood, said: “GDA is a local cause that’s close to people hearts here in Barnwood and we are delighted to welcome them as our new Local Charity Partner. We’re busy planning lots of fundraising activities for the coming months and can’t wait to build our partnership with GDA and support the vital work that they do for our local community." The partners at TSB will be hoping to raise £3,500 for GDA during the year's partnership. On 22nd October, GDA and a team players from Gloucester Deaf Footb Club headed to the New Lawn Stadium, home of Forest Green Rovers (FGR), for the book launch o 'The Rise of Forest Green Rovers; The Road to Wembley' which has been written by GDA Chair Chris Gardne in aid of GDA. The day was a huge success with book sales totalling ov £1,200, plus an additional £300 kin donated by FGR supporters. To dat the book has raised nearly £4,000 f GDA. Thanks to Chris for such a generous gesture; to Gloucester De FC for their support at the launch, a to FGR for their help in promoting the book. Copies for £12.99 are available at GDA.
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