About us
GM Fundraising was established in 1995 by Gary Morton, to support child based hospice charities and raised just over £16,000 in its first full year through organising a Gala Dinner. Since then we have grown significantly, now raising around £130,000 per fund and adding a prestigious golf day, 'The Network Walk' and long distance bike rides to our portfolio of fund raising events.
Gary is supported by a team of committed individuals, all who share the same outlook about GMF and whose ethos is to have fun whilst raising much needed funds for terminally ill children and their families.
All events and activities are funded personally, thus ensuring that every penny raised goes directly to the charity concerned. For the past 8 years GMF has dedicated itself to Hope House Children's Hospices based in Oswestry and Conwy.
Throughout this website you will see that we can all make a difference whether we invest time, money or effort, so any contribution you can make to this important charity is greatly appreciated.
Gary is supported by a team of committed individuals, all who share the same outlook about GMF and whose ethos is to have fun whilst raising much needed funds for terminally ill children and their families.
All events and activities are funded personally, thus ensuring that every penny raised goes directly to the charity concerned. For the past 8 years GMF has dedicated itself to Hope House Children's Hospices based in Oswestry and Conwy.
Throughout this website you will see that we can all make a difference whether we invest time, money or effort, so any contribution you can make to this important charity is greatly appreciated.
Golf Day 2009
"It never ceases to amaze me that, even in these more difficult times, the industry still manages to support the work we do at GM Fundraising". All 18 teams were snapped up immediately and the profit on this and monies from the auction and raffle made up a record total for the GMF golf day. Morton continued "It was, without question, our best golf day yet. The weather, course and facilities all came together wonderfully well. "Every single penny raised will go directly to Hope House Children's Hospices whose needs are greater than ever".
Winner on the day for the team event were Promac Group with a fine total of 93 points. Dekko Windows coming 2nd just 1 point behind.
The individual trophy was taken by Pat Brennan of Brennan Interiors with an incredible, if somewhat dubious, score of 47 points!
Well done to everyone who helped and took part, next year's day is already booked for September, if you would like to book a place or find out more details just click on the contact tab above and drop us a line.
Rome 2 Home
Many training sessions are organised throughout the year and you will need to be fully prepared to train like hell.
If you fancy your chances of completing this challenge of a lifetime, just click on the contact tab above and drop us a line.
Fashion disaster at GM Fundrasing!
Spokesperson for GMF, Gary Morton, was enthusiastic: "Once again I am amazed at the glazing industry's capacity to embrace the GM Fundraising cause. Through the generosity of our sponsors and supporters we will be adding a total of over £39,336.85 to our fund for Hope House Children's Hospices. This is a fantastic achievement. The combination of everyone dressing up in fashion from the decade taste forgot, the room being dressed in 70's style and truly great entertainment, means this was probably the most enjoyable GMF Gala Dinner yet."
With the organising team adopting a Butlins Red Coat theme, other fashion disasters included a Bay City Rollers/Sex Pistols hybrid table, too many afro wigs and pimp outfits to count, as well as guest appearances by Noddy Holder, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Arsenal's Charlie George, Elvis Presley, Richard O'Brien, Ozzy Osbourne and various members of Abba.
The last word went to Gary, but reflected the thoughts of all those involved in the fundraising team: "Supporting the kids and families of Hope House is a serious business for us but I am delighted that GM Fundraising lived up to its motto of putting the fun into fundraising and nobody parties like the glazing industry!"
