Raffles, BBQs and pedalos is how MDL Marinas spent the summer – raising £10k for good causes

Teams across MDL Marinas’ various locations in Hampshire and beyond managed to raise £10,000 for charity this summer.

The funds have benefited several important causes, including Hamble Lifeboat, Macmillan Cancer Support and Prostate Cancer UK.

Among the standout efforts was an initiative led by Lauren McCann, manager at Southampton’s Ocean Village Marina, who shaved her head to raise funds for Breast Cancer UK, Prostate Cancer UK and Ocean Youth Trust South.

Alongside other events – a raffle and a duck race to name a couple – the team at Ocean Village Marina raised a total of £4,886.

“A huge thank you to everyone that supported our charity events,” said Lauren.

“From amazing live music and generous raffle prize donations to all the personal donations, we couldn’t have done it without the best marina team and community.

“We’re thrilled to support these three incredible charities, and I’m proud that my hair donation is now on its way to The Little Princess Trust to be made into a wig for a child undergoing cancer treatment.”

Contributions also came via Port Hamble Marina’s 24-hour cycling challenge and BBQ; Bray Marina’s ‘pedalo to Penton’ event; Chatham Maritime Marina’s raffles and competitions; Mercury Yacht Marina’s summer party; and Northney Marina’s BBQ.

Daniel Horsley, operations director at MDL, added: “We’re incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication and support shown by our marina teams and customers.

“Raising £10,000 for such a wide range of causes is a huge achievement.

“We’re proud to back charities that are so close to our hearts and make a real difference in people’s lives.”

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