Win Jessie's Kilt!
Credit - Bradford Rogne Photography
Win the Auction for Jessie's Kilt
Once again our Patron Jessie Pavelka is supporting his chosen charity by attending an event to celebrate the launch of HOOP Scotland. Tickets are still on sale for the event which is being held on Thursday 4th December in Edinburgh.
See details here.
Jessie will be wearing a kilt which has been specially made for him by Slanj Kilts and we are auctioning the kilt to raise money for HOOP. Not only that, but Jessie will be presenting the kilt and a signed picture of him wearing it, to the winner at a pre-arranged time and date after the event.
We are running the auction on a sealed bid basis so very simply, the highest bid that is received either on the night or before through the link here, will win. We will announce the winning bid on the night.
If you would like to bid for Jessie's Kilt complete the form below:
HOOP Scotland Auction! Bid to win Jessie Pavelka's Kilt!
GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Thanks to our Patron - Jessie Pavelka
Message from HOOP Director, Jill Tipping
Lesley and I would like to officially thank our Patron, Jessie Pavelka, for his continued belief in our work and his tireless involvement in fundraising for HOOP.
Earlier on this year, Jessie committed to supporting HOOP with the production of his 2015 calendar, the launch of which was announced last night. We are truly honoured and grateful that he has once again put our charity alongside his work.
Summer Camp Successes
This year HOOP were able to help three young people improve their quality of life by part funding their attendance at Morelife Summer Camps.
Here are their stories:
From Kellie -, Isabelle’s Mum
Some people say Friday the 13th is bad luck, but not for me. This is the day when I finally found HOOP UK.
After many years of different health professionals trying to help my daughter Issy, nothing was changing and she was still gaining weight. I felt desperate for someone to help.
The Conquering of Ben Nevis
Well done and 'thank you' to Mike Kay, Essex Bootcamp, Chelmsford who recently took 50 people up Ben Nevis, raising money for HOOP at the same time! Top man!!
Team Pavelka swims for HOOP
Channel Swim Challenge!
By Gemma Love
Have you ever had a dream? A dream to take on a crazy challenge, but then forgotten about until you have that light bulb moment? Well, the amazing team that are swimming the channel this month had just that moment! I have spoken to Beth Clegg to get her view on the fabulous team work involved.
Gemma's 40 Day Challenge
HOOP Member and Admin Queen Gemma Corston-Love updates us on her 40 day challenge.
After the Ball I had decided to set myself a challenge of raising £4000 in 40 days so we could send another child to a MoreLife camp THIS summer!
Well that challenge took a whole new direction when I received a phone call from Lesley McCormack one quietSunday afternoon! She told me about Kellie who is Issy's mum, how she had desperately tried everything to get her little girl Issy some help with her weight problems.
HOOP Climb Snowdon
It’s one thing having an idea…and it’s another making it happen…
HOOP (Helping Overcome Obesity Problems) Supporter, Annie Cummins, contacted RAW Adventures to Climb Snowdon at the end of February to enquire about organising a group climb of Snowdon, in North Wales, to raise awareness and funds for this newly formed charity. She was positive and focused on organising a challenging, yet achievable, event and did an amazing job of attracting 27 people to climb Snowdon, in North Wales on Saturday 31 May. Annie worked tremendously hard even before setting foot on the mountain, liaising with Kate at RAW Adventures for the many months it took to finalise numbers, payments, Booking Forms and final details. Well done to Annie for taking on this mountain of administration to start with!
HOOP Ball Great Success!
Our thanks go to Mickey Cunningham and the Jessabelles who organised a fantastic evening for the HOOPies at The Mecure Hotel in Maidstone this past Satuday. The ball was attended by Hoopies a far a field as Jersey, Ireland, York, Manchester and Leeds. A great effort by all. The money raised will go towards funding a place for a child at camp this year and plans are already being put in place for next year's event.
TACKLING OBESITY: ALL TALK, NO ACTION
The Truth Behind Obesity Treatment Levels Uncovered In New Report
DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT HERE
TACKLING OBESITY: ALL TALK, NO ACTION
Obesity Charity HOOP (Helping Overcome Obesity Problems) UK has published a report highlighting the fact that despite much talk, action on obesity is low and obesity is the poor relation to other public health issues.
Claire and Elaine running for HOOP UK!
A great big Hoopie THANK YOU to Claire Jones and Elaine Ellender who took on the the Great South Run in aid of HOOP UK and raised over £200. They are our little stars!
HOOP UK and Virgin Active start positive dialogue
Message from Jill Tipping
I am pleased to say that today I have spoken to a member of the Virgin Active Communications team. I received an apology regarding the break down in communication over a planned HOOP UK event at their Chelmsford Gym.
Furthermore, I will be meeting with their representative in just over a week's time to look at different ways that Virgin Active can support HOOP UK as we work towards our vision and promote our values. We will also be looking at ways that we can work together to encourage and facilitate fitness and wellbeing sessions for our members.
It has been a distressing few days for all, especially for our fundraiser Jennette who has and is still, putting in so much energy and time into the HOOP fund raising events in Chelmsford in November. We thank her for her fortitude and resilience. But often good comes from bad, and in this case I hope that we can now develop a strong and sustainable relationship with one of our national fitness chains.
I look forward to reporting back on the positive ideas and future steps that HOOP UK beginning dialogue with Virgin Active can bring.
(Virgin Active did offer to support the event in Chelmsford but other arrangements have now been put in place.)
Message re Virgin Active Gym
Message from HOOP UK Director Jill Tipping
Part of the HOOP UK vision is that we as a group aim to break down the stigma that surrounds obesity. It’s a big ask but bit by bit we are doing that through our fantastic groups, willing fundraisers and awareness campaigns.
More Articles...
- Pavelka HOOP UK Tour 2013
- Raising funds with Jessie and Lifestyles Gym
- We love HOOP UK - Your feedback
- Complaints from parents spark new guidelines on how schools inform parents of a child’s obesity.
- Getting your views out by helping Channel 5
- Fitness Frenzi enables HOOP to send a young person to camp
HOOP Closed Group On Facebook
We would love you to visit our Facebook page. Click through on the icon below and come say hello.
We also have closed groups for members of HOOP who want to chat and support each other. The group offers guidance and support to Children,Families, young people and adults who are struggling with overweight and obesity. We offer genuine non judgemental support in a safe and positive environment. Our support is second to none from people who care and understand. If you are yourself struggling with obesity, please request to join the group and you will be made very welcome.
Click here for Facebook Hoop Group
