Staff and pupils at a Wigan school take on their biggest fund-raiser yet to support good causes
Staff and pupils at a Wigan school are taking on a big challenge to help make a difference.
A Wigan school is calling on the community to get behind its biggest fund-raising challenge yet, as pupils and staff prepare to travel the equivalent of the distance around the world to raise vital funds for four good causes.
Following the success of its 2024 Race to the North Pole and 2025 Race to Uganda challenges, Dean Trust Wigan is raising the bar with its ambitious new challenge DTW Race Around the World.
The school community aims to collectively cover 24,901 miles, the equivalent of travelling around the globe.
Pupils and staff will contribute miles through walking, jogging, running, swimming, dancing and other physical activities, with every mile bringing them closer to their target.
This year, the school is placing a special emphasis on supporting those closest to home.
Reflecting its commitment to creating a “community of belonging”, all money raised will be donated to four good causes making a real difference to children, families and vulnerable people across the local community.
They are: Mission Christmas, which helps to ensure children experiencing poverty receive gifts at Christmas; Daffodils Dreams, supporting local children and families facing hardship by providing essential items and practical assistance; Fur Clemt, tackling food poverty and reducing food waste by redistributing surplus food to those who need it; and The Storehouse Project, providing food, clothing, furniture and household essentials to individuals and families experiencing difficult circumstances.
Headteacher Jen Evans said: "At Dean Trust Wigan, we believe that being part of a community means looking after one another. Our previous fund-raising challenges have demonstrated the incredible generosity, determination and kindness of our pupils, families and staff.
“This year, we want to go even further. By collectively travelling 24,901 miles, we hope not only to inspire our pupils to be active and ambitious, but also to make a genuine difference to local people who need our support.
“Our ‘community of belonging’ extends far beyond the school gates. We want our pupils to recognise that even the smallest contribution can have a powerful impact on someone else's life."
Donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/dtwracearoundtheworld or at the school reception.