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Athletics club raise £800 for rescue association

The Skipton Athletics Club

Skipton Athletics Club raised over £800 for the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association.

The club held their annual fancy dress fundraising run.

Dressing up in Christmas attire, the group ran around the Skipton area to raise money for the rescue service.

Their target was £500 and they have amassed an amazing £825!

A spokesperson for the club said this on Facebook:

"We are proud to support this charity whose volunteers do an amazing job.

"We have smashed our target of £500 but if you'd like to donate and are able to"

 The Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association rescues animals and people from the caves, mineshafts, fells and crags of Wharfedale, Nidderdale, Littondale and Mid-Airedale.

They have been in service for over 70 years and are funded by fundraising and donations.

To donate to the Skipton Athletics Club's cause, you can visit their Just Giving page here.

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