Worthing United Youth FC on a roll with return of Bedpush charity event
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Girls and boys from the team helped push a double bed up and down Worthing seafront at the weekend to raise money for Chestnut Tree House children's hospice.
Despite mechanical issues with some wobbly wheels, the club walked more than 35 miles from 10am to 8pm on Saturday and 8am to 6pm on Sunday.
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Hide AdJason Nicholls, chairman, said: "The Bedpush charity event was really well supported by the club's young footballers. The club raised around £10,000 - short of our £15,000 target but very windy weather meant less walkers were out on the promenade. We also think the current cost-of-living crisis impacted our final amount raised.
"Last year, we raised £14,000 for Chestnut Tree House, which was an amazing amount. We are very pleased to raise a five-figure sum this year, which will go towards a very worthy cause."
To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/page/worthing-united-youth-fc-bedpush