As for the day itself, it was everything we hoped it would be. Around 60 people joined us. We raised £3,000 for Shelter UK and Cancer Research UK. The cricket went to the very last ball. And for those who stuck around, the night ended with that Olly Watkins goal, as England beat Holland in the Euro semi-final. Unforgettable.
But this event isn’t just about cricket. It’s about bringing people together across sectors and companies, and reminding ourselves that this industry is built on relationships, not just results. That’s why, this year, we’ve taken things up a level.
For 2025, we’ve teamed up with Jeremy Godden (representing BACTA) and Miles Baron (representing The Bingo Association) to create a proper three-team competition. Each team is also playing for a charity that’s close to home. For Boomerang, this year’s cause is The Stroke Association , chosen in support of our colleague Steve Cook, whose wife suffered a sudden aneurysm last year while he was working away. It was an incredibly tough time, and we knew we wanted to do something meaningful in response. BACTA is raising money for the BACTA Charitable Trust , which supports Rays of Sunshine, a charity that helps grant wishes for seriously ill children. The Bingo Association will be supporting Variety, the Children’s Charity , which provides specialist equipment and life-changing support to disadvantaged and disabled children across the UK. Whether you’re playing, watching, sponsoring or just having a good time, thank you for being here. Let’s raise some money. Let’s play a good game. And let’s keep doing something good together.
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