For Raise for Life, 2018 finished with a fantastic cricketing tournament at the world-famous Edgbaston Cricket Indoor Centre, helping to raise over £7,500 (to date)* for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
As with previous years, the standard of cricket went up another level, as all teams gave it their all to become the best team in this 10 over format tournament. Every player strained every sinew in their bodies to try and out class their opponents. However, with fine margins between success and failure, there was one eventual winner – Fighting Flacons – who rose above the rest to named ‘Raise for Life Birmingham Champion Trophy 2018 – Champions!’
For Our Children – For Birmingham Children’s Hospital
However, let’s not forget why some of the best cricket teams in and around Birmingham decided to put it all on the line for a feast of cricketing entertainment on a cold December’s day…
All 8 teams who participated in the tournament agreed to help raise funds for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, so this vital institution can carry on delivering world-class medical care to children across the region and beyond.
The money raised will help the hospital invest in crucial equipment, training and support, which will give the hospital’s staff the tools and skills they need to help children from all walks of life.
Thank you!
Raise for Life would like to say a huge thank you and extend our gratitude to all those who truly made this a special and successful event:
- A huge amount of respect to all eight teams who participated in the 2018 Champions Trophy Tournament: BNQ, Fighting Falcons, Burton Zalmi, MKB CC, Al Ansar, Unity, Lightening 7s and Pioneers.
- Edgbaston Cricket Ground Indoor Cricket Centre and all their staff.
- The Raise for Life volunteers who gave up their time to help come and support us with putting the event together and the running of the day.
- To all the many people who turned up on the day and show their support to the teams and the cause.
- Our sponsors: Warwickshire Cricket Board, Mr Vapes, Bismillah Bakery, Specs Direct, The Pillars Academy, NT International PLC, Kelly’s Nationwide Cars, Boundary Sport, Tahini, Saqib’s Kebab House, Shahi Qila and Karim’s Supermarket.
- Birmingham Children’s Hospital – Thank you for letting Raise for Life and all it’s supporters work with you to help all our children in their time of need.
- And finally, a huge thank you to the many individuals who have sponsored the cause and continue to support Raise for Life.
May you all be successful in life’s journey!
*We will make an announcement on the final figure of funds raised for Birmingham Children’s Hospital in due course – Watch this space!
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