What an amazing total from Ella’s Year of Challenges!
Since finishing treatment, Ella has immersed herself in various challenges to raise money for Candlelighters, and has raised an astounding £3864.54.
And she didn’t do it alone! She was supported by brother Edward, mum Jane and dad Chris, and between them, they have embarked on various challenges each. Ranging from abseiling down Ripley Castle and cycling in Asda to running a pink pub collection crawl and braving ‘Dry January’!
So THANK YOU to the whole family, as well as everyone who has supported them with the challenges. Want to add a little something extra for the Riggs’ incredible work in 2016? Visit https://
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