Press Release: Coventry Sports Foundation Strictly Charity Event

A team of leisure centre staff fox trotted their way to a generous total after they raised around £2,000 for charity.Members of Coventry Sports Foundation arranged a special ballroom dancing competition at the Xcel Leisure Centre in Canley for the Teenage Cancer Trust.An audience of around 250 people attended the event which saw 12 couples compete for the Strictly Come Dancing –style winner’s crown.Coventry Sport’s Foundation’s swimming development officer Kayle Burgham and 15-year-old Alfie Mottram topped the audience’s vote while the judges opted to share first place between dance instructor Jade Falconer with partner Jon Oppenshaw and the Foundation’s community development manager Wendy Jackson with Ben Venson.The evening also included a two-course meal for guests as well as a charity raffle.The dancers had been rehearsing for more than six months and Wendy Jackson said the evening had been a great success.“We were delighted with the number of people who turned up to show their support on the day and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves,” she said.“Everyone involved put a huge amount of time and effort into their performances as well as the organisation and promotion of the event so we were thrilled that everything went smoothly on the night.“We have managed to raise a fantastic amount of money for a cause which is very close to the hearts of many of the people involved and we would like to thank everyone who showed their support.”Those still wishing to make a donation can do so by calling Wendy on 02476 856956 or by emailing wajackson@covsf.comENDS
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