Students present cheque to charity

Throughout the past year Travel & tourism students have raised a total amount of £590 for the charity British Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Society.The students raised the money as part of the Conference & Events unit of their course. The students have found it enjoyable and rewarding fundraising as well as helpful learning about the events environment.

Student, Charlotte Barrett whose sister has from Retinitis Pigmentosa said: “Over the past year I have enjoyed fundraising for Retinitis Pigmentosa. The benefits of the money will go towards amazing research that will help my sister and many other sufferers”

Student Chantelle Elmes, 18 of Bracknell said: “To be able to be part of such a good cause was very rewarding & to do this during our course made it interesting and fun at the same time.”

Gabriella Reid, 18 of Bracknell said: "I really enjoyed fundraising throughout the past year for the Retinitis Pigmentosa knowing that our efforts will benefit the people who have this condition.”

Louise Gigg, Senior Lecturer, Travel & Tourism said of the students’ efforts: “The students have worked very hard to raise money for their chosen charities, RP and Make a Wish, whilst at the same time learning about the events environment. The amount raised is a credit to their efforts.”

Trustee of the RP Society Stephen F Jones said: “This is a fantastic contribution from the students to the RP Fighting the Blindness Research Fund and we are getting close to finding treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa.”