Pretty in pink (From Free Press Series)

Pretty in pink

4:05pm Friday 11th April 2008

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STUDENTS at a Cwmbran high school have donned their best pink togs to raise money for a local charity.

Both male and female pupils at Fairwater High School paid £1 to wear pink. They raised £425.29 for Pink Fizz charity, which supports Velindre Hospital.

Tina Cheshire from Community Service Volunteers helped to organise the event. She said: "Everyone really tried their best. Even the boys seemed to enjoy wearing pink.

"As well as wearing pink, the youngsters baked and sold cakes, played name the bunny and had a fundraising five-a-side football match.

"Velindre Hospital will use the money to buy small, but essential items such as cups and plates."

Mrs Cheshire added: "The students had never done anything like this before so they all really enjoyed it. They were all given certificates for their hard work.

"We're going to have a large cheque drawn up to present to the charity."

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