Persistent heavy rain did not stop a fired up 8 man squad from the Barrow Raiders completing a gruelling coal carrying relay on Sunday 19th September. The Barrow Raiders’ aces swapped a rugby ball for a hefty bag of coal to raise funds St Mary’s. Forward and coal merchant, Brett McDermott, led the charge as the rugby league stars took it in turns to carry a 50kg sack of coal along Ulverston Canal bank and then up Ford Park to the Hospice.
The Raiders spurred one another on as they each took the load from the back of a pickup and carried the weight along the one-mile canal route. A crowd braved the rain to cheer on their heroes at the canal, and as they then made the last push up the hill.
“Just another day at the office,” said Mr McDermott as he easily lifted the bag, but some lads struggled with the grip in the rain. The lads were assisted by Mr McDermott’s father, Ged McDermott, from the family coal business, and volunteers who followed the truck.
Mr McDermott, said: “It was good turnout, despite the weather. The boys enjoyed it, and it was good of them to join in this event which was for such a good cause. We hope to have raised over £1000 for St Mary’s."
Zoe Guest, St Mary’s Hospice fundraising manager, said: “It was absolutely fantastic that the players turned out to raise money for St Mary’s Hospice in this way, especially in the very wet conditions. We really appreciate their support.”
The Barrow Raiders’ coal carriers were: Brett McDermott, Ned Catic, Zeb Luisi, Martin Ostler, Jamie Rooney, Jamie Butler, Chris Young, Chris Larkin and Mark Dixon.
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