Students raise more than £6,000 for the Royal British Legion

The Military and Protective Services academy at Duchy College Stoke Climsland has raised an impressive £6,056 for the Royal British Legion following the success of its annual Poppy Run challenge held on 11th November.

The event saw students of all abilities taking on the challenge of completing mile loops around the college campus, each participant choosing their own pace and aiming to complete as many laps as possible over a two-hour period, in fancy dress.

“We’re incredibly proud of our students’ dedication and the commitment they’ve shown to this cause,” said Darren Gray, study programme manager at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. “Raising more than £6,000 is a tremendous achievement, and it reflects the compassion and support within our college community for those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces.”

The funds raised will go directly to the Royal British Legion, a charity dedicated to providing lifelong support to veterans, service members and their families.

Fraya Brealey, second year student on the Military and Protective Services programme, explained the passion behind this fundraising event: “We all have been looking forward to this charity run, from planning, to coordinating to raising money and taking part in the run. Our teachers always inspire us to do charitable work, they all come from a service background and it’s an honour for us to be able to give something back to those who have given their time to serving this country.”

The event not only provided an opportunity for students to support a meaningful cause but also strengthened the college’s spirit of solidarity and service, bringing students, faculty and staff together in a united effort to support the Armed Forces community.

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