Last Updated on: 1st October 2024, 03:33 pm
Hull-based web design and digital marketing agency Eyeweb has launched a 1000-mile walking challenge to raise essential funds for the Hull Animal Welfare Trust.
The Eyeweb team has named the initiative ‘Walkies for Welfare’, with all seven members committed to collectively walking 1000 miles throughout October.
The challenge aims to raise £1000 for Hull Animal Welfare Trust, a charity that works tirelessly to rehome abandoned and mistreated animals.
Paul Scott, Managing Director of Eyeweb, shared: “As pet parents ourselves, Hull Animal Welfare Trust holds a special place in our hearts. Walkies for Welfare is a great way for us to push ourselves and get active while helping a charity continue its incredible work. We’re excited to give something back to our community.”
Since its inception in 1982, the trust has rehomed over 30,000 pets. With rising costs, fundraisers such as Walkies for Welfare are crucial for the continued operation of these non-profit organisations.
“We really appreciate the team at Eyeweb for doing this fundraiser to help the animals in our care,” said Natalie Rhodes from Hull Animal Welfare Trust. “Times are very tough currently, and we cannot thank them enough for choosing to support us.”
In a recent Facebook post, the charity echoed these sentiments: “Our funding is solely from public donations – we do not receive any government or official funding help…we have to be very, very careful with outgoings.”
Local gift hamper company Peach Hampers has become the first business to sponsor the Walkies for Welfare challenge, offering a luxury gift hamper worth £68 as a prize for a lucky donor. Anyone who donates £10 or more during October will be automatically entered into a raffle to win the hamper.
As well as benefiting Hull Animal Welfare Trust, businesses that sponsor the event will have their company logo included on all event marketing materials. For more details, email paul@eyeweb.co.uk.
To support Eyeweb’s charity challenge, you can donate through the Walkies for Welfare Just Giving page.
