Luminus raises over £2,600 at charity football tournament
Luminus raised over £2,600 for charity in its annual Football Tournament & Family Fun Day in partnership with St Ives Rangers.
The event was held at St Ives Town FC on Sunday 6 September. Colleagues, family and friends turned out to support the 5-a-side matches as well as enjoy a barbeque and a range a fun activities such as face painting, bouncy castles, giant bubbles, inflatable rides and more.
Luminus also ran a charity cake sale and a raffle, with many great prizes that had been generously donated by a number of sponsors, including Manchester United football tickets, A football signed by the entire Manchester United squad, Hotel Chocolat hampers, a signed Arsenal FC photograph, restaurant vouchers, a Butlins Family Day Pass and paintballing vouchers.
The money raised will go to the Carers Trust and Ability Counts, a St Ives Rangers disability football team run by Roger Bates.
Luminus Anti-Social Behaviour Manager, Phil Rozier, who organised the event said, “I’d like to thank all those from Luminus and St Ives Rangers who volunteered to provide a fun day for those attending. Not only did everybody have a great time, but the amount raised was a record for this event, and it will go to two wonderful causes.”
“This donation will be really important in helping us to support carers, and we are truly grateful to the team at Luminus, and all those involved, for their generous support.”
A spokesperson for Carers Trust
Luminus Group Chief Executive, Dr Chan Abraham, said, “I was truly delighted with the exceptional support for this annual fixture, which is both a great time for members of the Luminus family to get together, as well as to raise funds for a worthwhile cause. Luminus is deeply rooted in our communities and making progress along The Road to Renewal means strengthening family ties and a spirit of friendship that is sustained for the years to come.”
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