THEY have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and strolled down catwalks. Now, students from the University of Hull are celebrating after raising more than £50,000 for charity over the past academic year.
Hull University Union's Raising and Giving organisation (Hull RAG) held fundraising activities for charities including Dove House Hospice, Help for Heroes and The Daisy Appeal.
Money raised will also go to Hull-based charity Survivors, which helps victims of sexual abuse.
Tory Cliffe, Hull University Union's vice-president for activities, said: "We're extremely proud of Hull RAG, its many volunteers and everyone who helped us raise funds. Members of the public often donate, too, so we'd like to extend a warm thanks to the people of Hull and East Yorkshire."
Activities undertaken have included sports matches, fitness challenges, busking and a CPR marathon for the British Heart Foundation.
The total raised during the year stands at £51,326.
The largest single amount came from ClimbKili4Kids, which saw Hull University students climb Mount Kilimanjaro and raise £33,207 for Childreach International.
More students will take part in the challenge this year.
"Nineteen people are going to climb Kilimanjaro this year," said Ms Cliffe.
"It's an adventure for those who take part and exciting news for the entire university, but the most worthwhile element is the difference it makes to such a worthy cause."
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