A group of Year 7 students from Shefford’s Robert Bloomfield Academy have raised more than £1,900 for Children in Need, after playing classic and modern games for 24 hours.
Organised by Jack Careem, The 24-hour Gameathon took place on Sunday, October 21 and Monday 22, with seven school friends joining him to play board and electronic games at his home in Meppershall.
Jack’s mum Susan said: “Part of the challenge was not only to stay awake and play the games but to also smash last year’s total of £867.
“Jack and the team have done amazingly well and raised a fantastic final total.”
Charlie Williams, Heidi Elingham, Emma Cornelius, George White, James Wood, Callum Saunders, Finley Hampson and Peter Belisario all took part, with mascot dog Buddy there to support them throughout.
To donate visit justgiving.com/fundraising/24game.
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