Dragon Boat challenge sees £27k raised for CRASH

Dragon Boat challenge sees £27k raised for CRASH

The Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge in partnership with Building Magazine returned for its 24th year, raising £27k for industry charity, CRASH.

Teams from across the construction industry gathered at London’s Surrey Docks on 23 May for a fun-filled day on the water. Rowing their way to the final whilst raising vital donations for CRASH’s work helping homelessness charities and hospices with their construction projects.

McBains took the racing top spot with 65.84 seconds, followed by Opera in 2nd, Horizon Construction 3rd and Walter Lilly 4th.

Neilcott Construction were crowned Top Fundraisers after raising over £8,400 in support of CRASH’s work. Team HCG went home being crowned Best Fancy Dressed, with their Despicable Sea’ theme.

A donation to CRASH was included with every entry as teams fundraised their way across the finish line, and secured their charity raffle tickets for the chance to win an amazing array of prizes. From premier league football tickets to gift vouchers, kindly sponsored by AECOM, Dulux Decorator Centre, Galliford Try, London Building Control and TRIbuild Solutions.

Trisha Pickersgill, Chief Executive at CRASH, said: “I was delighted to attend my first Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge in aid of CRASH. Thank you to our media partner Building Magazine, event organisers NewWave Events and the wonderful teams from across the construction industry who joined us. The fundraising efforts were incredible and will go on to leave a lasting impact in our communities when combined with the best of the industry’s professional expertise and construction product. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event in what will be the 25th, Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge.”

https://www.crash.org.uk/

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