Bury 10K

The Bury 10K took place on the 15th September 2024 where CLC staff acted as marshalls for the race and had our own tent in the events village. We had 5 runners who ran directly for the CLC to raise funds for the centre and we could not be more grateful to them. We also had several people who ran independently to raise much needed funds for the centre to keep activities such as Arts for All, warm hubs and breakfast club running. Despite the weather, we had a great day. It was a real team effort and we are so thankful and proud of everyone who contributed their time and skills to make this event possible. Read on to hear more about our day at the Bury 10K!

The Fundraisers!

Jules is a much valued member of the Creative Living Centre team and has worked here for over a year now, she wanted to take part in the Bury 10K to help get fit and to help raise awareness and funds for better mental health and wellbeing support. .
https://www.justgiving.com/page/jules10krunfortheclc...

​Trustee board member Joanne did great on the day in her run. A huge CLC thank you and welcome to #teamCLC. Please see her JustGiving page to find out more and for anyone who would like to sponsor her, all funds raised will come to the Creative Living Centre so that we can continue supporting the community.
https://www.justgiving.com/.../joanne-wells-1721221115087...

Helen started working with the CLC around 18 months ago and has witnessed first hand the dedication and care from staff and volunteers that run the centre. She wanted to help raise funds and awareness of mental health challenges faced by people every day and has done incredibly well in her fundraising efforts.  https://www.justgiving.com/page/helen-wooller-73

Chris works for Polyflor Ltd a local business specialising in commercial and industrial flooring who have supported the CLC for many years. Not only did Chris fit the new flooring in our Sunshine Cafe recently but he also aimed to raise £125 for the CLC with his friend Connor who also ran. They have now exceeded their target but can still be sponsored here 
https://www.justgiving.com/.../chris-landon-1724408254756...

With special thanks

Samuel Rees is a Freelance Graphic & Motion Designer who created the CLC logo. He designed the T-Shirts that the staff, marshalls and runners wore on the day and these looked great! Thank you Sam for again stepping in an volunteering your time, expertise and creativity. https://www.coffeefuelledcreative.com/

A special thanks also to Polyflor Ltd, a flooring business based in Whitefield who supported with the cost of getting the T-Shirts Polyflor | Polyflor

The fabulous Emma at Miss Make-Up Manchester supported The Creative Living Centre arriving at 8am to help our participants get glam with face painting. As a local business in Maccas in Prestwich, we are always grateful when the community gets behind us as a local charity and Emma has always been a great support when it comes to supporting mental health awareness in the community.

Many of you will know Ganya who does the holistic massage therapy here at the CLC on Wednesdays. She did a sponsored Massageathon on the day with all funds coming to the CLC. Lots of people dropped by including our runners to benefit from a quick back and leg massage after their run

We are truly grateful to everyone who helped us participate in the Bury 10K. As a small charity in a difficult financial climate, these events can make a difference to the support we can offer our members and help us to keep going in challenging times. 

A final and most heartfelt thank you to all of the people to donated. Whether you were sponsoring a runner, the massageathon or dropped in to put a pound in a collection box, your donation will make a difference

Thank you to everyone
​Lorna