Macclesfield gym raises almost three grand for charity
By Alex Greensmith
30th May 2023 | Local News
A Macclesfield gym are celebrating after raising almost £3000 for charity, despite the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Gymophobics Macclesfield, a local branch of a national brand, is located on Sunderland Street.
Staff and members recently came together to take on the Starlight Walk 2023 for Macclesfield good cause East Cheshire Hospice.
The town centre gym smashed their fundraising goal almost five times over.
Macclesfield Nub News went to the Sunderland Street gym to find out how they achieved it.
Three of their staff, Tracy Turner, Sara Sutton and Jane I'anson, met for a chat.
"We decided to do the Starlight Walk as one of our members called Pam Webster works for East Cheshire Hospice," said Tracy.
"So we know how difficult it has been for them in the past few years. They have worked so hard, and have to do a lot of self-funding for it.
"We always try and do something for charity, whether it is Macmillian, but we recently decided to do our bit for a local one."
As of publication, about 80 people pledged their support to their Starlight Walk fundraiser for East Cheshire Hospice.
"Just last year I raised £700 for East Cheshire Hospice on my own, so to have beaten that as a team feels amazing," said Sara.
"A lot of ladies here have had relatives who have had to use East Cheshire Hospice, so the cause is close to them.
"We are so lucky in this area to have East Cheshire Hospice on our doorstep."
The current total stands at £2737, which is over six times their initial target.
"It is really humbling to have raised that much for the charity, as we are in a cost of living crisis," added Tracy.
"So any donation even if it was just a pound, it is incredible people were that generous in these times."
Ladies of all abilities took part, with 22 being members of the gym that joined four Gymphobics Macclesfield staff. The walk lasted for two hours.
"We're so proud of all our members for their donations", said Jane.
"Thank you to the event organisers and anyone else who donated to help make it happen.
"It makes a big difference to support a local good cause.
The Macclesfield gym hope to do another fundraiser for a Macclesfield-based charity later this year.
Rachel Allcock Income Generation Director at East Cheshire Hospice, presented a cheque to the town centre gym.
She had this to say to thank them for their efforts: "We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Gymophobics for their incredible efforts in raising an impressive £2737 through their participation in the Starlight Walk."
"Your generous contribution will make a significant impact in supporting our mission at East Cheshire Hospice, providing vital care and comfort to those in need. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our cause.
Macclesfield: You can still donate to the cause on this link.
"Gymphobics is somewhere you can feel safe, and socialise," explained Tracy.
"We all have a coffee together after, and we support each other in what we do in our everyday lives. It is a great place to make friends.
"Our gym is great for women as we have one-to-one instruction on every visit, as there's one of us here all the time.
"We give dietary advice which is included in the membership fee. Chats, hugs and coffee are free as well!
"We even support other businesses in the town, and have pop-ups in the gym for new and potential members.
"Our next one is a mini Sophia Palucci boutique [of Chestergate] on June 4."
If you want to join the female-only gym, which is open six days per week, you can head to this link.
The franchise opened in Macclesfield in October 2016, and is part of a national brand which turns 20 this year.
As well as celebrating that, they may introduce a bootcamp course in the future as well.
They have also recently invested in some new kit.
Macclesfield: You can follow the gym on Facebook.
See Also: Macclesfield community groups invited to apply for Co-op's Local Community Fund
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