Wycliffe fundraising efforts rewarded at charity award bash (From Stroud News and Journal)

Wycliffe fundraising efforts rewarded at charity award bash

8:00pm Thursday 24th June 2010

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WYCLIFFE College has received a national award from Cancer Research UK in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the cause.

The Stonehouse boarding school was given the accolade at the charity’s annual Flame of Hope Awards in London earlier this month.

Hosted by chairman David Newbigging, the awards recognise remarkable efforts in fundraising and volunteering made by people from all walks of life.

Wycliffe College received a special commendation in the School of the Year category, which was eventually won by The Heron School in Abbeydale.

Ollie Capehorn, headboy at Wycliffe College picked up the special commendation in front of an audience at the Russell Hotel in Russell Square, who heard how Ollie galvanised the whole school to fundraise for the cause.

In a single year his efforts raised over £5,000 and also raised the awareness of the charity’s work throughout the school community.

Harpal Kumar, Cancer Research UK chief executive, said: "Cancer Research UK has made enormous progress in the fight against cancer.

"However, we have only been able to do this thanks to the dedication and commitment of our volunteers and supporters without whom we would not be able to fund outstanding scientists, doctors and nurses.

"Our Flame of Hope awards give us the opportunity to celebrate and say thank you to these enormously generous volunteers and supporters for the fantastic work they do."

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