Charities and good causes across the north east in need of a cash boost are being encouraged to sign-up to a fundraising night launched by Sunderland Greyhound Stadium.
The Newcastle Road venue will host its latest Fund-Racer on Friday, November 22, with six teams of up to 100 guests each invited trackside to raise up to £1,000 for their chosen cause.
Charities, sports clubs, community centres and individual fundraisers are invited to take part with the venue distributing 100 free tickets to each team to sell on to friends, family, colleagues or supporters of a particular cause.
All profits generated from ticket sales are retained by the fundraiser, with each team having the chance to top-up monies raised on the night by striking it lucky in a trap challenge competition between other groups in attendance.
It’s an opportunity for groups to raise up to £1,000 on the night, and Sunderland Stadium General Manager Joanne Wilson is encouraging teams to register before spaces fill up.
“We recognise times are challenging financially for many good local causes,” said Joanne. “Asking people to part with their cash can be difficult, so the Fund-Racer is our solution to supporting groups and individuals raising money for a particular cause.
“Ticket sales alone have the potential to raise up to £900, so we encourage anyone interested in learning more to get in touch with our team today.
“We’ve deliberately extended spaces to organisations outside the charity sector too. We appreciate there is a huge volume of sports clubs and community centres who can use our Fund-Racer to help fund new equipment or provisions that will serve a positive purpose to local people.
“Our previous Fund-Racers have been huge successes by helping to raise thousands of pounds for a number of good causes, and our November event will be no different.”
Charities, sports clubs and other good causes interested in registering for Sunderland Stadium’s Fund-Racer on Friday, November 22, should email info@sunderland-greyhounds.co.uk or call 0191 5686 200.
Doors open on the night at 6.15pm with the first race beginning shortly after 7pm.
