BUSINESSES across Reading have battered it out for charity in Launchpad’s pancake race.
The homeless charity, based in Reading, hosted its 25th pancake race on Broad Street on Tuesday, March 1.
An egg-citing event saw teams in fancy dress representing business from across Reading in a bid to raise money for charity.
Teams of four took part in a series of relay races in knock-out heats with each team member having to flip a pancake three times as they ran.
Despite the rain – and the start being delayed due to an oil spill in the town centre – the competitors were cheered on by a crowd of spectators to the finish line as they battled it out for the coveted frying pan trophy.
Prizes were awarded for the top three teams, most fundraised, best team spirit and best fancy dress.
Crowe UK took victory, edging out Air IT and Savills in the final.
Su Hamblyn, Launchpad’s CEO, confirmed more than £5,000 had been raised so far with the final amount to be confirmed.
All funds raised will help fund the charity’s services for people in Reading who are homeless or at risk of losing their home.
Launchpad offers supported housing, a free drop-in service for anyone in a housing crisis and their work and life skills centre.
For more information on Launchpad, visit: launchpadreading.org.uk
For more on the race, including a picture special, don’t miss next week’s edition of Reading Today, Wednesday March 9.
