Pigeon Race Fundraising Event

Rothwell, UK - Generous pigeon fanciers have once again flocked to a special fundraising event – collecting more than £500.  Held in Rothwell, the annual event was first organized by Kevin and Tracy Robbins, after their grandson Jordan Robbins was born with gastroschisis – a birth defect of the abdominal wall that causes the baby's intestines to poke outside the body, through a hole beside the belly button . Jordan, now 10, was treated successfully at Leeds General Infirmary Baby Care Unit.  And, ever since, Tracy and Kevin have organised an annual fundraising pigeon race following a popular sale in Rothwell Village Hall, collecting a total of £539 this year alone.  Around 60 people took part in the race, which was won by Steve Smith.  www.fundraising-ideas.org