New Year’s Day Brown Willy Run Raises £3,111 for East Cornwall Rescue Team

East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team has thanked everyone who took part in the New Year’s Day Brown Willy run, after the event raised £3,111.74 for the charity.

The team said the total represents around 10 per cent of the amount needed each year to keep the service running. The money will go directly towards keeping the team operational whenever and wherever they are needed, potentially to help friends or family members across Cornwall and beyond.

Supporting a 100% voluntary service

East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team provides an inland search and rescue service for lost, missing and injured people across East Cornwall, and further afield when required. The team is entirely voluntary and relies on public support to continue operating.

Photos from the event were credited to Will Harper-Penrose.

How to help

Those looking to support the team can do so in several ways:

• Shop online through easyfundraising, where participating retailers provide free donations

• Donate directly or set up a fundraising event via Givey

The team has also encouraged people to like, follow and share their updates to help spread the word.

Emergency advice

In an emergency, members of the public are advised to dial 999 and ask Devon and Cornwall Police for Mountain Rescue.