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09 November 2011 For Immediate Release
Society raises over £800 for children's orphanage
Leeds Building Society raised £830 for a children’s orphanage in Ghana via a special charity day held at its Head Office. The funds were raised through a tombola, raffle, hair dying and leg waxing. The final amount raised significantly exceeded the initial target of £350.
Hannah Rebecchi, who works in the Society’s customer services department, is currently volunteering at Mampong Babies Home. This orphanage cares for babies and young children that have either lost parents or where families cannot keep the child and need the support of the orphanage. It is a clean and well run operation with great staff, but limited funds and equipment. Hannah Rebecchi noted that many of the children have to share bunk beds, as there are not enough beds to go around.
Kevin Mowles, Head of Customer Services said, "We were hoping to raise £350 for Hannah to buy bunk beds for the children in the orphanage. With the help and generosity of our staff we managed to raise £830. This is fantastic and Hannah has told us she is overwhelmed by the response, and the money will now go to buy other items for the children and also a water tank and new clothes for Christmas.
"Events which took place on the day included a raffle of Leeds Rhinos merchandise and a sponsored silence for one member of staff which proved very popular! The hair dying and leg waxing events also generated a lot of donations.
"Everyone’s support is greatly appreciated, and will leave a lasting legacy for the wonderful children in this orphanage."
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Notes to Editors
Leg Waxing.jpg shows Kevin Mowles (centre) about to wax Paul Thompson’s leg (right).
All the staff mentioned work in the Customer Services department at Leeds Building Society.
Leeds Building Society has assets of £9.5bn (as at 31 December 2010) and 67 branches throughout the UK, Gibraltar and Ireland. The Society has operated from the centre of Leeds since 1886.