Schoolgirls Raise £1,700 for Salvation Army

Last Christmas, sisters Petra, 11, and Thora, 8, saw first hand the positive work Ripon Salvation Army was doing to support vulnerable families. They were so inspired to see how they were helping those worst hit by Covid-19, that they decided to do something themselves. 

So, mobilising their classmates, the two girls organised a sponsored ‘move-a-thon’ from which they raised almost £1,700 to support the charity’s work. 

“We thought maybe we’d manage to get a couple of our friends involved and maybe raise a couple of hundred pounds, but our move-a-thon slowly began to grow and it was amazing to see it blossom into something so amazing,” exclaimed Petra.

Jumping, skipping, running on the spot, dancing and doing gymnastics, the school children exercised for as long as they could for the charity.

Thora said: “I’m a competitive dancer and Petra is a gymnast so we have a lot of energy. We took no breaks and moved vigorously the whole time.

“Thinking of why I was doing it kept me going. It’s not easy to keep yourself going, but I’d say to anyone doing something like this, you’re going to make a real difference to people’s lives; you can change people’s lives!”

Exercise your fundraising skills for the Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a Christian charity that supports vulnerable people in over 130 countries through local churches and community centres. The organisation steps in during times of need, including natural disasters as well as social crises, assisting those worst hit. 

To support their mission and help more people in need, donate here.