Nine pictures from a luminous fundraising event at Sunderland's Farringdon Academy

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 30th Aug 2023, 10:12 BST

Zumba, glow sticks, fundraising. What a day

Now that's how to do charity in style.

These students at Farringdon Community Academy decided to help the Gambian Appeal in 2015.

They raised money by taking glow sticks, turning the lights off and doing a Zumba session - in the dark.

It looked fabulous and a Sunderland Echo photographer was there to capture the memories. Enjoy.

The day you lit up Farringdon for charity.

1. A glowing tribute

The day you lit up Farringdon for charity. | se

They had loads of fun in this charity dance challenge.

2. Charity with a twist

They had loads of fun in this charity dance challenge. | se

Now that's how to raise money in style.

3. Lighting up the memories

Now that's how to raise money in style. | se

An illuminating experience for this Farringdon Community Academy students.

4. Dancing in the dark

An illuminating experience for this Farringdon Community Academy students. | se

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