The Howards: winners announcement
Announcing the winners of our photography competition!
Superhero Challenge Success!
The SNAPS Superhero Challenge 2024 was our biggest yet!
On Sunday, 8th September, we were joined by over 100 children and their families for the best superhero party in town.
Children were entertained by Super Girl, Super Mario and other superheroes, and were also able to meet real-life superheroes from the fire brigade and police. The Lord Mayor of Leeds led a warm-up ahead of families setting off on their zoom around the athletics track and presented each child with their own special medal and goody bag.
Children then enjoyed a giant bouncy castle, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, craft area, slime, soft play and other activities.
This event was generously sponsored by Enfinium, Irwin Mitchell, Wade’s Charity and Taylor Wimpey. Volunteers from the Scouts, Grove Park Care Home, HSBC, Direct Line and Irwin Mitchell also kindly gave their time to help on the day.
The second ever SNAPS Corporate Knockout Challenge took place, with teams from Irwin Mitchell, HSBC, Grove Park Care Home and SNAPS battling it out to for the coveted champions trophy. We would like to congratulate Irwin Mitchell on being our 2024 winners!
The event has so far raised an incredible £9,797 in sponsorship and donations, which is fantastic! These funds will go towards providing vital support services to children and families.
Press coverage for the event included a feature in the Yorkshire Evening Post and interviews with BBC Radio Leeds (you can still listen to Lora and the brilliant Phoenix here, skip ahead to 1hr 40 mins).
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to the event – from families to volunteers, we hope that you had a wonderful time and see you next year!
We have more fantastic photos to share on our Facebook page, take a look via the link below.
SNAPS Superhero Challenge zooms into the news!
The SNAPS Superhero Challenge 2024 was a big success, with over 100 children and their families joining us for a fun-filled day.
We also secured some local press coverage for the event, including a photo feature in The Yorkshire Evening Post – take a look here.
Press coverage ahead of the event included a piece in The Yorkshire Post, as well as interviews with BBC Radio Leeds. The lovely Tim was interviewed about his daughter Florence taking part in the challenge, whilst Lora and Phoenix also featured ahead of the day.
You can still listen to Lora and the brilliant Phoenix here (just skip ahead to 1hr 40 mins).
Meanwhile, Taylor Wimpey’s sponsorship of the event also featured in the Yorkshire Post.
Photography Competition: The Howards!
Our late Trustee Howard Pickles was a wonderful photographer and always managed to capture special moments at SNAPS’ events. With this in mind, we thought that a photography competition, which we’ve named ‘The Howards’, would be a fitting way to honour him.
So, if you’re coming along to the SNAPS Superhero Challenge on Sunday, 8th September, don’t forget to take some snaps to be in with a chance of winning! There are three prizes up for grabs:
1st place: A family pass to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park (for up to two adults and four children)
2nd place: A children’s digital camera
3rd place: Your photo made into a children’s jigsaw
Some suggested themes/ ideas for photos are:
- Smiles for SNAPS: a photo that captures the fun of the Superhero Challenge
- Action Shot: a photo that captures the Zoom or one of the activities
- Humour: a photo capturing a funny or unexpected moment
Howard’s family have kindly agreed to judge the contest and they will be looking for the best photo that captures the essence of the Superhero Challenge!
How to enter:
- Submit your photo/s to: fundraising@snapsyorkshire.org
- The closing date is Sunday, 15th September
- The competition is limited to three entries per family
Once your submission is received, we will send you a consent form to ensure that you and all of those present within the photograph are happy for the photo to be shared within future PR. All photos submitted will be featured in a Facebook album.
Winners will be announced on social media and our website on Wednesday 25th September. Good luck!