A fantastic £408 has been raised by Hovertravel as a result of their BBC Children In Need fundraising efforts for 2017.
The cross-Solent operator held a row-a-thon in their Ryde terminal yesterday (Thursday), which saw staff and the occasional customer row a grand total of 110 miles.
The funds raised from the row have been added to the collections made in both terminals over 2 days to create a total donation of £408.
Loretta Lale, head of commercial at Hovertravel, explains:
“We wanted maximum impact and maximum staff involvement for our fundraising efforts this year and, thanks to our friends at The Evolution Gym in Ryde, a rowing machine was in our Ryde terminal from the start of our operation at 0615 until the engines were shut down after our last service.”
“Staff from across the company have joined in; from pilots to engineers, cashiers to crew and even our MD, Neil Chapman! The most surprising rower during the morning was one of our regular commuters who stayed to row with us and took a later crossing.”
Hovertravel is a long-term supporter of Children In Need.
