Our Fundraisers

Our Fantastic Fundraisers

This page is dedicated to our fantastic fundraisers and the amazing things they are doing in support of Holibobs and children diagnosed with Cancer or Leukaemia. Every penny raised is vital in enabling us to provide more magical holidays to our families and the contributions made by our fundraisers and those supporting them is valued immensely by our team.

For those of you wanting to fundraise for Holibobs but needing inspiration, have a read of the amazing challenges and events that have already taken place.

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Current Fundraisers

Andrew Murphy

Andrew is taking on a Tandem Sky Dive from 15000 Ft to fundraise for Holibobs which is amazing! Thank you so much and we wish him lots of luck.
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Ceri Melhuish-Thomas

In April 2021, Ceri will be taking part in his first ever ultra-marathon in aid of Holibobs on the Isle of Arran. The event is a multi-terrain 60+ mile run over two days. We wish Ceri so much luck for his crazy adventure.
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Gill Bennett-Jones

On October the 25th 2020 Gill was due to start her two week trek to Everest Basecamp in memory of her mum, sister and cousin and to raise funds for Holibobs. Unfortunately after much training and fundraising the event could not go ahead this year and Gill is now due to take on her challenge in October 2021. Read more about Gill’s challenge here...
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Lee Phillips

Lee Phillips is taking part in Trekfest which takes in a 50KM route with checkpoints at Pen Y Fan and Fan Y Big before making their way through the Taf Fechan Forest and enjoying the Taff Trail along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal finally stopping at Talybont-on-Usk.
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Previous Fundraisers

Ffion John

During the month of March, Ffion John took on a virtual 111 miles (178 kms) cycling, running and walking challenge from Bro Edern School to St Davids to support and raise funds for Holibobs, a cause close to her heart. Ffion rasied nearly £1000 for Holibobs! Thank you so much!
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Ruth Cochran

Ruth, was due to take part in her ‘Mini Fan Challenge’ which involved climbing Pen Y Fan as many times as possible in 10 hours, in October 2010, and then local lockdowns were announced in Wales. Ruth climbed Hendredenny Hill (within her own county) as many times as possible in 10 hours. In the pouring rain she completed 19 climbs, 1.2 miles each, equating to just under 23 miles and raised an incredible £1380
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Sophie Clemo

On the 1st September 2020, the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Sophie Clemo had 12 inches cut off her hair, to donate to the Princess Trust to help make a wig for a child having treatment for cancer and at the same time raise funds for Holibobs. Sophie raised £445.00
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Sarah Milo

Sarah completed a virtual bike ride for Holibobs in August 2020. Sarah was originally entered into the Prudential London to Surrey 100 mile bike ride but like many events this year, it had been cancelled. Luckily they decided to offer a virtual bike ride in its place allowing those registered to choose their own routes, raising money for their own causes. Sarah’s challenge was inspired by a very brave little boy called Mason and she chose to support Holibobs as because of mason she knows how important time away as a family can be. Sarah raised £250 for Holibobs.
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Joe Treadgold

Little Joe, took on the 2.6 challenge on his balance bike in April 2020 for his favourite charities including Holibobs.
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Linsey & Lee

Linsey and Lee took part in the Grizzly 2020, a 20 mile endurance run across crazy terrain in support of Holibobs.
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Amira

Amira raised an absolutely staggering £3242 for Holibobs in February 2020. We were all blown away by how amazingly brave, thoughtful and inspiring Amira was when she shaved off all of her hair live on Vzbez radio to raise awareness of cancer and raise funds for Holibobs to provide much needed holidays for children diagnosed with this heart-breaking disease. In Amira’s own words afterwards “I didn’t have a moment of doubt, I was nervous but I knew that I wanted to do this….” Incredible!
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Green Room Design

The staff of Green Room Design raised £552.18 in a sealed bid auction before Christmas. Special thanks go to Nikki Neale for nominating us.
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Price Waterhouse Cooper

Helen Russell fundraised for us at her company Christmas event raising £1250 for Holibobs. Special thanks went to Helen for nominating our charity and cause.
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The Secret Shed

Our thanks went to Santa at the Secret Shed in Rhiwbina for raising £216.54
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Midlands MTB Christmas Charity Ride

Adrian Seadon’s team raised £898 for Holibobs during their charity ride around Cannock Chase, riding bargain bikes all dressed as Santa.
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Molly

Molly raised an amazing £1200 when she shaved her hair off to raise money for children with cancer. Molly had just found out how much time children diagnosed with cancer have to spend in hospital and this made her feel so sad that she wanted to help them to be able to go on holiday and make nice memories. We were amazed by Molly’s courage, empathy and kindness.
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Lloyds Banking Group

A huge thank you went to Lee jones and the team at Lloyds Banking Group Connect for raising £9646 for Holibobs at numerous events, including a Children in Need night celebration evening during 2019.
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Jo Hammett

Jo raised an amazing £540 for Holibobs when she skydived in October 2019.
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Nest, Rhiwbina

Team Nest raised £285 for Holibobs during their Christmas Launch evening which included a fabulous raffle.
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Ruth Cochran

Ruth took part in ‘Swim for Life’ in September 2019 at Pontypridd Lido for three charities including Holibobs and completed a 7.5km swim which was incredible.
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Rachel Clemo

Rachel ran every day in January 2019 and raised over £1000 for Holibobs! Amazing!
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Claire & Paul

Claire & Paul took on Offas Dyke on a 14 day challenge and raised over £1200 before being beaten by the weather. Paul still wants to give it another go so watch this space!
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Rhiwbina Squirrels

Rhiwbina Squirrels under 6 rugby team and coaches for raising £780! You are all Superstars!
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Huw James

Our 1st Holibobs Golf Day was an amazing success thanks to Huw James and everyone who supported it. Over £2300 raised! This looks like it will be a popular annual event!
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Dylan

Young Dylan ran his 1st ever 10k and raised over £450 for Holibobs! An amazing effort - thanks Dylan!
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Rob Hurley & Rob Street

Thanks to Rob Hurley & Rob Street who organised a Meatloaf tribute evening! Amazing gig which raised over £1500! The band were superb!
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Rhiwbina Squirrels

Well done to everyone from the Rhiwbina Squirrels who took part in Carten and raised over £1500! Phenomenal!
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Daniel Yeo

Huge thanks to Dan for organising a football match at Jenner Park in Barry. The weather was awful but £1260 raised by the lads!
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Richard Evans

Richard has completed his 2020 challenge raising an incredible £1000 for Holibobs. Going without beer would be a challenge but to do this in 2020, the year of multiple lockdowns and coronavirus, is even more of a challenge and the amount raised will make such a difference to the families we support. Richard’s company bold identities would also like to work with us in the future, becoming our next corporate partner which is fantastic news. We are really grateful and look forward to what we can achieve together in 2021.
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