Thanks to our Supporters
This is just a selection of recent fundraising activities undertaken by our supporters. A huge thank you to them and everyone who has been busy raising much needed funds.
GREAT MANCHESTER 10 KM RUN
We just wanted to say thank you to our five runners who completed this 10 km run for us in Manchester on Sunday 21st May. The sponsor money is flooding in and to date £600 has been received.
THE REVIEW HALF MARATHON – SUNDAY 11TH JUNE
On Sunday 11th June Mandy Sweetman, sisters Claire and Louise and friends Paula and Steven all took part in the Review Half Marathon in St Albans. Mandy’s daughter Amber (aged 7) took part in the fun run and Millie (20 months) went along to support CANCERactive.
This was the 25th year for this popular event and the atmosphere was fantastic. A total of £600 has been raised for CANCERactive.
SPONSORED WALK PEN-Y-FAN
On Saturday 24th June Glyn Hardwick along with nineteen other walkers climbed the heights of Pen-Y-Fan, the highest point in South Wales raising money for CANCERactive. With the youngest walker being 14 months and Glyn (infact the oldest at 54) all joining together to achieve the 5-mile trek. Glyn said, “we all had a very enjoyable day, it was quite a steep climb however the weather was kind and the views at the top magnificent!” Glyn raised a staggering £500 and is hoping to make this an annual event – well done for all your hard work and stamina!!
CONCERT DORSET MALE VOICE CHOIR – GREAT SUCCESS!
We are pleased to report that £900 was raised on Saturday 8th July when the DORSET POLICE MALE VOICE CHOIR AND LIZ FERRIE (well known singer – opera and musicals) gave us an evening of inspiring music and singing. The total amount raised was equally divided between CANCERactive and the World Healing Crusade. Barbara Robinson (event organiser) said “It was a very enjoyable evening for everyone and we were able to give out over 200 leaflets raising people’s awareness of the two charities. We are looking forward to the next time!”
SUMMER TEA PARTY
A big thank you goes out to Patricia Jones who held a Summer Tea Party on Wednesday 2nd August in Harpole, Northants. Over 100 people of all ages attended. An afternoon of fun activities was had by all, including a raffle, tombola, face painting and many others. Patricia had very personal reasons for holding the event – her son Ivor has recently recovered from Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and attributed his recovery to the discovery of icon magazine during a hospital visit and subsequently changing his lifestyle and eating habits. In excess of £1000 was raised!!
CANCERACTIVE NEWS
ABSEIL – CHANGE OF DATE! SUNDAY 15th OCTOBER 2006
Our proposed abseil will now take place on Sunday 15th October 2006 – giving you more time to sign up, book your place and start raising sponsorship! Join us for our big abseiling challenge at The Riverside Complex (Premier Lodge) Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. This is your chance to test your head for heights and abseil down this 100-foot building. All we ask is that you register your place £15 for adults £10 per child and raise £75 in sponsorship. To book your place today call Jacqui on 01280 821211.
HALLOWEEN FIREWALK – BE A DEVIL TAKE THAT FIRST STEP!!
7pm – 10pm at Shenley Leisure Centre, Milton Keynes, on Tuesday 31st October.
Walk across 20 feet of wood embers burning at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit without experiencing any pain or injury! Your 2 hour long motivational seminar will help you ‘skip across’ the heat and then enjoy the Halloween disco with your family and friends. To register go to www.canceractive.com or call Jacqui on 01280821211.
SANTA’S WINTER WALK AT WILLEN LAKE, MILTON KEYNES
Join Santa and his little helpers on Sunday 3rd December for a three-mile walk around the beautiful lakes at Willen, Milton Keynes. A truly festive occasion, singing carols as we go and enjoying a well earned mince pie and hot chocolate on our return. Everybody welcome, bring your family, friends, work colleagues and the family dog!
Or, hold a Winter Walk local to you any date in December. Get into the festive spirit, involve your friends and family and help CANCERactive celebrate Christmas.
RECYCLING APPEAL
With more than 1700 mobile phones being upgraded every hour and over 60 million printer cartridges being sold each year in the UK the question of what to do with your used ones arises regularly. Many people either throw their empty cartridges away or leave their mobile phone in a drawer gathering dust. There is now a simple way to use your old mobile phone and printer cartridges and raise money for CANCERactive whilst helping the environment.
The CANCERactive Recycling Appeal will raise funds to enable us to continue to provide vital information and support for cancer sufferers as we receive cash for every recyclable handset and cartridge donated. Not only does participating in the appeal generate funds it also helps to reduce the drain on precious natural resources and protect our environment.
Recycling to raise funds is easy. Simply call 08451 30 20 10 or visit www.recyclingappeal.com, click on ‘recycle now’ and fill out your details to request a freepost envelope in which to return your old cartridges and phones. Businesses can also recycle on CANCERactive’s behalf, as the Recycling Appeal will collect your products free of charge!
PARACHUTE JUMP FOR FREE!
Wanted! Adventurous people throughout the UK to parachute jump for free!!
Help us raise funds by making an exhilarating 10,000 feet freefall parachute jump. No experience is required and if you raise the minimum amount of sponsorship you get to jump for free. For more details 01280 821211.