MEMBERNEWS IN BRIEF Freeths staff make a
real leap for charity Over 40 Freeths staff recently took part in a charity skydive, jumping from six airfields across the country and raising over £22,000 for Alzheimer’s Society in the process. It takes the total amount raised by the firm during the year to £37,000. The weather almost
scuppered the plan at a few locations but everyone completed the challenge, reaching heights of 10,000ft before making the leap with a qualified skydiving instructor. Freeths aims to raise as much
as possible throughout the rest of the year to help Alzheimer's Society lead the fight against dementia, with 44% of people in the UK affected by dementia in some way.
Hope Against Cancer
business lunch a success Hope Against Cancer’s recent business lunch, held at Leicester Racecourse, was the most successful yet, with over 100 guests attending the event. Dr Mark Openshaw gave a
presentation on his research to provide a liquid biopsy for patients. This can potentially show if there is any cancer present before it appears as a symptom, with the aim to reduce the need for invasive tests. Cancer patient Jo Sutton then
spoke about her own experience of taking part in a clinical trial and was joined by Professor Anne Thomas of Leicester University for a Q&A session, which highlighted the importance of local cancer research. The event culminated in
NEXT’s Head of Charities, Jeanette Cooper-Hudson, presenting a cheque to Hope for £216,125.24.
NSPCC appeals for founding members of
new board The UK’s leading children’s charity is setting up a business board in Nottingham and is calling on local firms to get behind the new project, which will bring together a group of influential business people united by a common cause. NSPCC Community
Fundraising Manager, Claire Campbell, said: “The board is a great way to build relationships with a range of businesses, to raise your own profile and that of your own business more widely. “I would urge Nottingham’s
fantastic variety of thriving businesses to get involved and help the NSPCC’s fight for every childhood.”
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TV star Gloria makes £10k donation to LOROS
Fundraisers at LOROS were overwhelmed when TV star Gloria Hunniford surprised them with a donation of £10,000 at the hospice’s annual Ladies Luncheon. The television presenter was
hosting this year’s event, which was attended by more than 600 women. It came as a huge surprise to the
LOROS fundraising team when Gloria announced she would like to donate £10,000 to the hospice, after hearing about the work they do.
‘We had absolutely no idea she was going to donate such a huge amount of money’
LOROS Fundraising Events Lead,
Laura Betts, said: “Gloria made the perfect host for this year’s Ladies Luncheon, she was absolutely fantastic and everybody loved hearing the tales from her life. “We had absolutely no idea she
was going to donate such a huge amount of money to us and we were all left speechless when she announced it.” Gloria said that the donation
would be made through The Caron
Gloria Hunniford (left) with Lady Gretton
Keating Foundation, a charity which was set up by Gloria in her daughter’s memory, after she died of cancer. “That money could help pay for 20 days’ worth of complementary
Voters raise funds for children’s hospice
The members who cast their votes for Hinckley & Rugby Building Society’s AGM have led to a £1,250 donation to the Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. Tom Stanyard (pictured with Michaela Whitehurst), Corporate Partnership
Fundraiser at the Loughborough charity, visited the society’s branch at Hinckley’s Castle Street to receive the donation from Hinckley & Rugby Customer Assistant, Michaela Whitehurst. The gift was generated thanks to Hinckley & Rugby pledging to donate 40p
for each vote cast online and 20p per postal vote. Thousands of members voted for the AGM’s resolutions, adding up to the total. Tom said: “We are so thrilled to once again receive this fantastic
donation through the building society members’ votes. We are very proud to be associated with Hinckley & Rugby and its support means so much to us all here at Rainbows.” Michaela added: “Thanks to our members supporting the democracy at the heart of our mutual society, we are pleased to be helping the amazing work of Rainbows.” As the East Midlands’
only hospice for children and young people, Rainbows is a place where life-limited children and their families can find care and support.
therapy for our patients, their families and carers, which is amazing,” added Laura. The event was a huge success,
raising more than £15,000 for LOROS.
Anoki boosts local cause
A not-for-profit organisation established in memory of Derby teenager Halimah Ahmed has raised £74,500 after holding a fundraising dinner at Anoki fine dining Indian restaurant. Eighty guests attended the
charity event held at Anoki’s London Road restaurant, in Derby. The Halimah Trust was
established in 2008 by the family and friends of Halimah Ahmed, who died in November 2007, aged 19. Halimah had just started university to study International Relations, with the aim of becoming a UN Ambassador. Money raised from the
fundraiser will go towards the £326,000 needed to fund The Halimah Trust’s next project – the construction of a purpose- built college that will prepare 16- to 18-year-olds for university.
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