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May 2021
Last Updated: 28/05/2021
Harrogate primary school raises 10 times charity target
Woodfield Community Primary School took part in the Race for Life Schools programme on May 14 and has since smashed its £250 goal.
Around 60 pupils took part in the fundraiser.
A Harrogate primary school has raised £2,420 for Cancer Research UK, which is nearly 10 times the original target.
Woodfield Community Primary School took part in the Race for Life Schools programme on May 14 and has since smashed its £250 goal.
Around 60 pupils, aged three to 11 years old, took part in the event to raise money for life-saving research.
Jo Marwood, who is head of school at Woodfield Primary School, said:
"We set a target of £250 for the school to raise and thought that would be an amazing achievement for our small school.
"So to see the total going up and up with each donation we were over the moon!
"We’d like to thank everyone, our students, our staff, our families and our local community who have cheered us on and donated to such an important cause."
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Sarah Pickersgill, head of events marketing for Cancer Research UK, said:
"Organising a Race for Life Schools event is a fantastic way for schools to have fun, whilst raising money for a good cause.
"The money raised by Woodfield School will help our scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, helping to save more lives.
"So, we thank all the pupils, parents and teachers for their vital support."
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