Gala Bingo gets into Cricket
Gala Bingo will be getting into the game of Cricket………..all in the name of raising cash for Sue Ryder Care. Gala Bingo Woking are all set to hold a charity cricket match on Friday 20th August, at Plough Lane, Wallington and everyone is welcome to turn up on the day, bring a picnic and enjoy all the fun.
40 Gala Bingo employees will be competing for the title, whilst helping to raise even more cash for Sue Ryder Care. On the day a raffle will also be taking place and there will be some great prizes up for grabs which are due to include a Surrey County Cricket Club bat signed by former England captain Alec Stewart.
Gala Bingo pledged to raise one million pounds for Sue Ryder Care, but as they smashed through this target in 2009, they added another half a mill to the fundraising prize pot………meaning that they are now trying to hit through a £1.5 million target before the end of 2010.
To date, Gala Bingo with the help of their customers and employees have already managed to raise, £1.2 million…………so this charity drive will no doubt be hotting up even further for the rest of this year, as there is still £300,000 to go……….but we are sure they are going to achieve it.
Graham Freemantle, General Manager at Gala Bingo in Woking, said: “We’re really looking forward to the day as it’s a great way to get employees from across the Group together while raising money for such a good cause. While it will be great fun, no doubt there will be a lot of friendly rivalry to win the title.”
Gabriela Potworowska, Area Fundraising Manager for Sue Ryder Care, said: “A charity cricket match is a fantastic way to get everyone involved to make the most of our summer and raise money for Sue Ryder Care. The organisation that has gone into the day will ensure that everyone will have a great time. We cannot thank Gala Bingo in Woking enough for their ongoing generous support.”
To see all the Gala Bingo cricket charity fundraising action for yourself, just turn up on the day…..were you too can do your bit for charity and be in with the chance of winning some fab prizes as well.
