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Alliance Healthcare UK raises over £30,000 for charity at Sports & Family Fun Day

Alliance Healthcare UK raises over £30,000 for charity at Sports & Family Fun Day

Participating in various events throughout the year, Alliance Healthcare team members have raised over £50,000 for charity in 2024

Alliance Healthcare UK has raised over £30,000 for Mental Health UK, Theodora Children’s Charity, and 4 Louis Charity through its annual charity Sports Championship & Family Fun Day event.

The event, held in Manchester and Wimbledon, saw over 200 colleagues, friends, and family members come together to compete in various football tournaments and a special charity netball match versus the Theodora Children’s Charity team.


Sam Unsworth, Head of Communications said: “This event is now in its eleventh year, and I am delighted to see it continue to grow as our biggest team activity. Better yet – we have raised an incredible amount for our chosen charities because of the generous sponsorship and dedication of the teams who joined us on a Sunday to give back to our community.”

Ellen Blessington, Senior Community and Communications Fundraiser, Theodora Children’s Charity shared: “We’re delighted to once again be a part of this amazing event and to take part in the netball competition.”

She thanked Alliance Healthcare for their support and helping their Giggle Doctors reach thousands of children in hospitals, bringing joy and laughter when it's needed most.

Earlier this year, 30 team members from Alliance Healthcare completed a cycle, paddle, and hike competition in aid of Action Medical Research at the Race the Sun Jurassic Coast Challenge 2024 to raise £10,000 for the charity.

Over the year, the team has also organised bake sales, raffles, BBQs, and participated in the London Marathon, to raise a total of over £50,000 for charity.

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