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Liverpool Waters Dragon Boat Race raising funds for Claire House Children’s Hospice new facility
The Liverpool Waters Dragon Boat Race 2024, organised by Peel Waters and sponsored by Anchor Group Services, has raised over £30,000 for Claire House Children’s Hospice. The popular, annual event, held at Princes Dock, saw teams from across the region come together and compete in high-energy races whilst raising vital funds for the charity.
Since the race’s return in 2022, over £100,000 has been raised through the event for Claire House Children’s Hospice. This year’s race featured teams representing 22 different businesses, each of which raised a minimum of £850 to enter the competition. The funds raised through this event will go towards Claire House’s second hospice facility in West Derby which offers specialist nursing care, end-of-life support, and emotional care, helping families navigate the most challenging times.
Who joined the race?
Participants in this year’s race included: Anchor Group Services, Anstey Horne, Avision Young, Brabners, CBRE, Chapman Taylor, Claire House Parents, Colliers, DSG, Enervate, Equans, Fisher German, Griffiths & Armour, If We Ran The Zoo, Krol Corlett, Peel Waters, Savills, Swim Liverpool, Vermont, Vital Energi and Walker Sime.
Fisher German and If We Ran The Zoo were the joint winners of this year’s lively event.
Watch the races
Emphasis on teamwork and camaraderie
Dragon boat racing, a sport originating in ancient China, has become a global phenomenon, known for its emphasis on teamwork and camaraderie. Teams of 13 members raced 200 meters through Princes Dock in ornately decorated boats with dragon heads and tails, whilst colleagues and the community lined the docks to cheer on racers.
The venue for the popular annual event is Princes Dock – the first neighbourhood of the Liverpool Waters regeneration project which is adjacent to the iconic Royal Liver Building and Pier Head. With stunning views of the River Mersey, it’s an established business and leisure destination with apartments, Grade A office space, cafes, bars, restaurants, and the Malmaison and Crowne Plaza hotels.
Liza Marco, Senior Asset Manager at Liverpool Waters, commented:
“We’re delighted to have hosted the Dragon Boat Race at Princes Dock once again.
“It’s fantastic to see such strong support for Claire House from the local business community. Thank you to everyone who took part, and congratulations on raising over £30,000 for Claire House!
“With open water swimming, paddle board yoga, canoeing, and the arrival in the coming weeks of the UK’s first floating sauna, Princes Dock is becoming a real hub for healthy active experiences, and the dragon boat racing always adds a bit of competition and teamwork into the mix.”
Andrew Harper, Chief Executive of Anchor Group Services, added:
“We’re proud to be involved in this fantastic event and to have played a part in raising such an impressive amount for Claire House. It’s a day our team looks forward to every year, and we’re always amazed by the energy and commitment everyone brings to the races.”
Dan Halliday, Corporate Fundraising Manager at Claire House Children’s Hospice, also commented:
“It’s wonderful to return to Princes Dock once again for this event. The £105,000 raised over the last three years is a tremendous achievement and will make a real difference to the children and families we support. We’re so grateful to all the businesses involved, Peel Waters for organising, and Anchor Group Services for sponsoring the events. The Claire House team had a fantastic day, and we couldn’t have asked for better company.”
Claire House Children’s Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the fullest. The hospice offers specialist nursing care, end-of-life support, and emotional care, helping families navigate the most challenging times. With sites in Wirral and West Derby, Liverpool, Claire House offers a wide range of services, from day-care and therapies to play sessions and counselling.
To find out more about Claire House the services they offer please visit: https://www.clairehouse.org.uk/
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