The team at Eyeweb, a Hessle-based web design and digital marketing agency, have completed a 26.2-mile charity walk, raising £1,909.87 for NHS Health Stars.
The charity marathon, titled Cards Against Eyeweb, took the group from Brough, through the centre of Hull, to Hornsea on 26 September during which they completed increasingly ridiculous forfeits, like “Eat a dog biscuit,” “Wear face paint” and “Team chant with pom poms.”
Alongside generous sponsorships from local businesses Dutch Imports & Daughters and Re-Dec Painting & Decorating Services, donations from the public brought the final total to over £1,900 with Gift Aid.
“The team is absolutely thrilled with the amount raised,” said Paul Scott, managing director of Eyeweb. “It was a tough challenge, but the forfeits definitely kept us laughing. We’re so grateful to everyone who donated, cheered us on or sponsored the event.”
Eyeweb has an established relationship with NHS Health Stars, having designed and developed their current website. As the official charity for Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, they help fund projects, equipment and activities that go above and beyond what standard NHS budgets can provide.
“We are so grateful to everyone at Eyeweb for taking on this challenge and for choosing to support Health Stars,” said Anita Green, charity manager at NHS Health Stars.
“The money they have raised is already making a real difference to people in our communities, adding sparkle to the care that they receive from our fabulous teams.”
The funds raised will go towards NHS Health Stars’ ongoing initiatives, which have recently included new emergency clothing for patients in their mental health crisis assessment ward.
