24 Hour Racquets Fundraiser!
Friday 6th October 2023
UK
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24 Hour Racquets Fundraiser!
We are excited to be running a brand-new fund-raising event at the Club – a 24-hour Racquets Marathon! We were approached by member Andrew Hayward as he was keen to challenge himself to see if he could play tennis for 24 hours and raise some much-needed money for local charities. We thought it was a great idea and upon meeting him our owner and MD Matthew Towers decided he wanted to join in and play 24 hours of Squash!
The event will take place from Friday 6th October at 5pm through to Saturday 7th October at 5pm and we are fundraising for our new member-chosen charities FACES and St John’s School in Kempston. We hope to raise lots of money and already have a sponsor for the event who will match all donations, pound for pound, up to a maximum of £1,500, so please be generous!
Matt says…….
As a lifelong “squash nut” I am (sort of!) looking forward to the challenge of trying to play squash for 24 hours, although I must admit it also has me slightly worried! Squash is a gruelling sport and 24 hours feels like a lonnnnnnnnng time! I hope the body stands up to it!
Anything you can donate to help us raise much needed funds for these two amazing local charities would be greatly appreciated. And if you want to jump on court with me, please follow the links below and book yourself a 1-hour slot!
Thanks in advance for your support!
Andrews says……
I've played tennis since I was 3 and with my whole family being able to play to a good standard its easy to say that its always been in my blood. When I was younger, much younger I would play 5 setters for over 5 hours, but now I’m older, perhaps not as fit and a little more to carry around the court obviously I thought why not do 24 hours in one go! It will be tough but I know there are a great bunch at the Club and friends, colleagues and family will support the best they can.
Anything that can be donated either to play in the sessions or just to support me in my challenge will be appreciated. I look forward to playing some singles, doubles, mixed, anything goes and happy for any suggestions during the time slot.
Thank you for supporting this challenge and the great charities we are raising money for!
If you want to join Matthew and/or Andrew on court at some point during the 24 hours, you can donate AND book a playing slot. Full details of all the sessions and how to book can be found at www.clubtowers.com/24hoursofracquets or you can email Jo on jo.saywell@clubtowers.com for more information.
£5,712.80
+£994.75 Gift Aid
raised of £5,000 target
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£5,712.80
Supporters 117
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R7 months
Rhys Mehmi
Thank you all for your efforts and support for St John's School and Faces Bedford :)
£ 100.00
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S7 months
Soraya Mehmi
Thank you all for your efforts and support for St John's School and Faces Bedford :)
£ 100.00
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J7 months, 1 week
Julie Parsley
I feel I should have sent Paul towards the end of your 24h - might have been his only chance to ever win a match against you 😅 well done!!
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7 months, 1 weekAnonymous
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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J7 months, 1 week
Julie H
Absolutely fantastic enthusiasm and effort both of you! You inspired so many of us to join in!👏👏
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7 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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7 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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7 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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C7 months, 2 weeks
Cordelia Squire
Wow wonderful effort, truelly courageous. Amazing standard of tennis despite playing for so long! Hope the rest of the afternoon goes well and best wishes, Cordelia
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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7 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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7 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
Fantastic effort everyone!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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N7 months, 2 weeks
Nicola WF
Good luck Andy & Matt & especially those taking part in the Twilight hours 👌
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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J7 months, 2 weeks
James Foley
Great effort both - look forward to playing you at 7am 👍
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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M7 months, 2 weeks
Mum & Dad
Good luck Son, all the family will be there to support you
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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S7 months, 2 weeks
Sophie Zillmann
Dear Andy, thank you. Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much! All the best to you.
£ 250.00
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N7 months, 2 weeks
Nick Boys
great fundraising idea for great cause, well done boys, cannot wait to join you on court
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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7 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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G7 months, 2 weeks
Gary & Zoe
Good luck, Andy! We know you'll "Ace" it. Just don't fall asleep.
£ 24.00 (+£6.00)
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C7 months, 2 weeks
Claire Grant
Good luck Andy and Matt!
This is a great challenge for you both and for some great causes. See you on Friday and Saturday😁£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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I7 months, 2 weeks
Ian Thomas
Good luck guys, you're gonna need it, bringing my A game!
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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B7 months, 3 weeks
Big Sister…The Sharps
Good luck🍀 Andrew! (& Matt) We know you’ll smash it. Such a great cause and way to raise money. We’ll be there to support, play some tennis and keep you going.
Xx£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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M7 months, 3 weeks
Mario
All the best Andy & Matt, pace yourself! Great effort to contribute to some amazing causes 👏🏼🎾
£ 35.00 (+£8.75)
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7 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 25.00
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7 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 60.00
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8 months
Anonymous
£ 15.00
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8 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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A8 months, 1 week
Alex Buckhurst
Best of luck Matt... look forward to having a knock!
£ 25.00 (+£6.25)
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M8 months, 1 week
Max Burgoyne
All the best Andy & Matt! See you in the early hours! Max, Meg & Orson
£ 25.00 (+£6.25)
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8 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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J8 months, 1 week
Jon Towers
Put me down for the ‘23rd hour’ slot Matt & I might be able to beat you….Good luck - great effort 🙂😅
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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