More than 50 participants braved the heights of St Asaph Cathedral for a daring charity abseil that has become the most successful fundraising event in the 100-year history of the Rotary Club of Rhyl. The event raised an astonishing £27,000 for a diverse range of charities, including national organisations such as NSPCC, Mind, RNLI, and PKD, as well as local causes like Blossom and Bloom, Allerton Brass Band, Myddelton College, Rhyl Youth Boxing Club, St Kentigern Hospice, Tommy's, Tŷ Gobaith, and the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust.
Community Support and Spectators
Crowds flocked to St Asaph to witness the spectacle as nervous abseilers, both young and old, descended from the cathedral's highest point to support their chosen charitable causes. The event drew significant community attention, highlighting the strong local spirit.
Key Figures and Quotes
Reverend Josh Asquith, sub-dean of the cathedral, led the abseil and praised the initiative: "It has been a pleasure to host this event at the cathedral and it has been a wonderful effort on the part of the Rotary Club to facilitate such successful fund-raising and also to bring the community together."
Rotary club president Brian Howarth expressed astonishment at the outcome: "The charity abseil was the main event of our Centenary Year, but, quite simply, we could not believe that it would be so astonishingly successful in raising such a large amount - a record for our Rotary Club. We shall definitely be looking to repeat the abseil in the future."
Impact and Future Plans
The £27,000 raised marks a historic milestone for the Rotary Club of Rhyl, surpassing all previous fundraising efforts in its century-long existence. The success has prompted plans to hold a similar abseil event again, ensuring continued support for both national and local charities.
