A fantastic event for MND Association at Raisthorpe Flyers Charity Clay Day.

Over £55,000 raised for the MND Association!

Raisthorpe Flyers, near Malton in North Yorkshire recently held a Charity Clay Day.

Jamie Winspear, who is good friends with the family at Raisthorpe, was asked to be part of the team to help organise the event, held on 9^th June, which was held to raise funds for MND Association.

The day consisted of laughter amongst good friends, with a view to raising lots of money for the charity whilst having a super day out.

31 teams of 8 people, plus guests, attended the event. In the morning there was coffee and sandwiches on arrival, and then the teams set off to shoot as many clays as they could. All the teams then returned in the afternoon to the marquee, where they enjoyed a live band and a free bar, courtesy of Raisthorpe Gin, Timothy Taylors and Pol Roger.

The event was an unbelievable success, due to all who attended. Everyone dug deep, bought tickets and participated in the Charity Auction, hosted by the one and only Richard Smailes, auctioneer extraordinaire!

2 sporting legends were also in attendance.

Jamie Jones- Buchanan, English Rugby League coach, and former Leeds Rhino’s legend, was the guest speaker. He was extremely entertaining when he stood up and said a few words. He presented Jamie Winspear with a signed, framed shirt from the magnificent fundraiser, Kevin Sinfield for the help Jamie has done this year for MND Association.

Jamie Winspear said “Being part of the team to help organise the day was a privilege. Seeing everyone enjoy themselves on the day and then donate generously made all the effort everyone put in very worthwhile”.

George Digweed MBE, multi times World and European gold winning English clay champion, handed out the awards and made the day extra special. It was a true honour to have him there.

Huge and special thanks go to good friends:-

– David, Julia, Edward and Ollie Meadforth hosted the event.
– Charles Dent, from Timothy Taylor’s who donated the real ales.
– Jonathan Smailes for donating the Pol Roger champagne.
– Richard Smailes for being the auctioneer for the event.
– Michael White, from Berry’s Jewellers in York, who donated a diamond bracelet for the auction.
– Emily Smailes from Marketing Adventures, for her work on the day.
– Richard Parris, Development Manager of the MND Association, who worked hard all day with his team making sure people donated.

Everyone enjoyed a fabulous day and were pleased that all their efforts had raised over £55,000 for the fabulous charity.