Good sports day: Sussex solicitors sponsor sporting fundraiser

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A sporting lunch held in aid of Sussex children’s charity Rockinghorse, has raised £35,550 for its 50th year appeal.

Held at The Grand Hotel in Brighton on Friday 2 June, the Best of British event, sponsored by Mayo Wynne Baxter, welcomed special guest speaker Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards. The former ski-jumper, who won the hearts of the nation in the 1988 Winter Olympics held in Calgary Canada, addressed almost 500 guests from local businesses.

Now an after-dinner speaker, Mr Edwards recalled his most famous moments and also spoke about the recent film made about his life, ‘Eddie The Eagle’, which received a number of award nominations. He also spent time chatting to guests during the drinks reception and having pictures taken.

The charity sporting lunch has become a consistently sold-out event and a highlight in the calendar for many local businesses in the city. Guests enjoyed a three-course meal with wine, and dug deep to give generously in the raffle and auction.

Rockinghorse is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and aims to raise £500,000 during its Golden Jubilee

Rockinghorse is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and aims to raise £500,000 during its Golden Jubilee, to be split between 10 children’s centres and paediatric services in Sussex. The ‘Sussex Giving for Sussex Children’ initiative will help improve, refurbish and develop the environment for the young people benefiting from the supported projects.

Ryan Heal, Chief Executive of Rockinghorse, and organiser of the Best of British event, said: “For any charity to be going strong for 50 years is quite incredible. Dr Trevor Mann started Rockinghorse in the late sixties, and I’m sure he would be proud that his vision is still going strong, as events like Best Of British show. Through our Golden Jubilee appeal, we are providing vital support to centres and services for young people in Sussex and are extremely grateful for the generosity shown at our sporting lunch.”

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