Goddard's Fundraising 'Jubilee Torch Relay' Raises Over £4,000 For Cats Protection And Dogs Trust

Philip Goddard (top right) presenting cheques to the charities on the completion of the relay at the Wanstead Veterinary Hospital on Thursday 26 July. A ‘Jubilee Torch Relay’ between the 44 branches and hospitals of the Goddard Veterinary Group around London has raised over £4,000 to be split between Cats Protection and Dogs’ Trust. The event, to mark the practice’s diamond jubilee this year, was the brainchild of a member of staff. Veterinary and support staff covered a total distance of 160 miles to complete the relay. Some ran; some cycled; some roller-skated; some took their dogs and donkeys were involved in one leg. The Goddard Veterinary Group runs three veterinary hospitals in London serving a network of 41 branches, all of which are within the M25. Established by Arthur Goddard in 1952, it is now run by his son Philip Goddard, who took over as Practice Principal in 1998. He commented: “Our staff really got behind the idea and we’re delighted to have raised such of a lot of money for these two vital charities. Emma Rowe, Cats Protection’s Regional Fundraiser for the South and East, said: “We are extremely grateful to The Goddard Veterinary Group for this generous donation. The amount raised is fantastic so we’d like to say a huge thank you to the kind-hearted staff who gave up their time to get involved. The money will help bring about a brighter future for the thousands of unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens in our care.”

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