Rishi joined the community in Scorton to support the Farmers Arms’ “Darts for Dementia” fundraiser
The fundraiser was a day-long challenge that brought residents together in an inspiring show of generosity and solidarity for the Alzheimer’s Society.
The event, led by landlords Bryan and Natalie Mackinnon, invited villagers to help bring a darts score of 50,001 down to zero through thousands of throws.
Families, regulars and first-time visitors stepped up throughout the afternoon, with the score reaching zero at 6:30pm.
Throughout the day villagers were able to participate in a raffle, an auction of promises and an evening knockout darts competition.
Rishi joined in the fundraiser, throwing darts and speaking with villagers, hearing stories about the impact of Dementia and the fantastic support given through Alzheimer’s Society.
Speaking after the event, Rishi said:
“Bryan and Natalie have shown remarkable commitment to their community. Today’s fundraiser captured the very best of local spirit, people coming together to support one another and raise awareness of an issue that touches so many families”.
“The total raised is a testament to their hard work and the generosity of everyone who took part or donated prizes.”
The Farmers Arms, which regularly hosts charity events, confirmed that this month’s fundraiser has raised more than £2,500 for the Alzheimer’s Society, with a few donations still to come.
Bryan and Natalie said:
“We like to support our community where we can and regularly hold fundraisers for various events and charities. The Alzheimer’s Society is something very close to our hearts, as some of our family members, regulars and the families of close friends have been affected by this terrible disease. This fundraiser is our way of showing support, raising awareness, and helping contribute to the vital work the charity does for those living with dementia and the people who care for them”.
“Thank you to Rishi for helping us stand with a cause that means so much to so many”
The event follows the pub’s strong track record of fundraising, including over £1,000 raised last month for Pancreatic Cancer UK, through the pub’s annual quiz.
The pub also set up a JustGiving page for donations for those who couldn’t attend, which is still live and can be found here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/natalie-mackinnon-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
