A Guiseley schoolboy who pedalled for 12 hours to raise money to attend the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea will continue his fundraising efforts by co-hosting a pub quiz in the upstairs function room at Coopers Bar and Brasserie in the town on Friday 20 January.
Guiseley schoolboy Jamie White who is raising funds to attend the 25th World Scout Jamboree
Jamie White, 14, went through a rigorous selection process to be chosen as a member of the United Kingdom Contingent travelling to the Far East next summer.
He will join more than 40,000 Scouts from over 150 nations for the event which takes place in a different host country every four years.
One of the conditions of attendance is that each Scout must raise the money to pay for the trip themselves.
Jamie raised more than £1,000 through his ‘spinathon’ in July which saw him and supporters complete 12 hours of non-stop cycling on a static bike on his driveway.
Added to other ventures including a cake sale organised by his 11-year-old sister Charlotte and a morning of carol singing at the White Rose Centre, Jamie has now raised just over £2,100 towards his target of £3,800.
He hopes his pub quiz will attract lots of local support – with fun the order of the evening.
Jamie White with supporters at his 12-hour ‘spinathon’ in July
Jamie said: “There will be 11 rounds of questions with a different co-host joining me for each round.
“We are also planning to have some live music halfway through and after the quiz has finished.
“I hope people will come along, bring friends and have a really good night out.”
Jamie is also appealing for prizes for the quiz and a raffle.
Individuals or businesses who would like to offer a prize should contact Jamie’s dad, Barry, on Tel: 07787 514324 or email: barry@vanbarassociates.com
Further details about the evening will be announced in early January.
Anyone unable to attend the quiz but wishing to make a donation can do so online by visiting the GoFundMe website and entering ‘Jamie White Scout’ to access his personal page.