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Gaming industry comes together to tackle Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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VC’s Andy Whitworth and Rob Fell successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge on 9-10 June 2018 to raise
money for William’s Fund – Duchenne UK, a charity which funds research and treatment of Duchenne, a rare form of muscular dystrophy affecting young boys. In completing the challenge the pair have raised over £36,000 to date, thanks to the incredible support from a huge number of companies and individuals in the online gaming sector.
The pair successfully scaled three of Britain’s highest peaks, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowden, in 23 hours and 46 minutes, squeezing in under the 24-hour challenge deadline. Whitworth and Fell were part of an 11-strong team of walkers who took on the challenge in support of Duchenne UK. The entire team completed the challenge within the 24 hour limit – an incredible achievement given that it is estimated that only 40% of those taking part finish in time. The full eleven was made up of friends of Andrew Haycock, the father of two-year old William who is affected by the condition, along with Andrew himself. Donations received by the end of the challenge
were standing at £36,085.21 but have continued to increase following further exposure on social media after completion. Andy and Rob presented a cheque to Andrew and Jessica Haycock, William’s parents after completing the challenge. Commenting on the challenge Andy and Rob
said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us in raising money for what is an icredibly important cause. In addition to extremely generous donations from friends and
family, it was magnificent to see our gaming industry colleagues donating both personally and corporately. We would like to say a special thanks to the GVC Marketing team who donated £10,000 which kick-started the fundraising and also the top three donors – Red Tiger, Play n Go and Pragmatic Play – who became our ‘flag sponsors’. “The gaming industry is not short of critics, but this goes to show the generosity of spirit of the people that work within it. A sincere thank you from both of us.” Following the event, Jessica Haycock, William’s
mother posted: “How do I put into words how wonderful I think you all are for taking our boy into your hearts and embarking on the Three Peaks Challenge. My hopes for William are not that different to any other parent – for my darling son to be happy, to have confidence, lots of friends and to be included. But since this devastating diagnosis ultimately, I hope he has a full life in whatever time together we have. “What you have done is an incredible selfless act of kindness and has touched my heart not only as a mom but as a human being, you should all be so, so proud of yourselves and thank you from the bottom of my heart for buying our son potential. Potential for more time together, potential to see more wonderful moments as a family and potential for a cure. Thank you all for making a difference. “What you have done for us will never be
forgotten and the awareness that you have raised (amongst the fantastic donations) I hope will help people learn to understand more about our family, how we adapt for Duchenne and want us in their lives regardless. So thank you!”
To donate to William’s Fund – Duchenne UK, via Andy and Rob’s fundraising page visit:
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Andywhitworth1
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