Report on 2008 Macmillan fundraising event - Pamper Morning & Charity Lunch at Bradford Golf Club, Hawksworth, Guiseley on 24 September 2008, which has raised £4,698.04 - with another £3,000.00 donated by M & S (see below)!

The 2008 Event

We did “Help Create a Huge Stir” {as the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Logo) by raising £4,698.04 in an amazing way & had incredible fun - and Marks & Spencer have have also fund-match us to the tune of £3,000.00 making a Grand Total of £7,698.04 raised in 2008 - absolutely fantastic!

Wish to thank everyone who supported the day’s events so generously – enjoying the Pamper treats, networking, & the atmosphere at Bradford Golf Club’s superb location, even a mixed Putting Competition won by Carolyn Townsley of Business Link. Mr Bill Baker gave a very entertaining insight into the “Lighter side of banking”.

20 Auction & Prize Draw prizes were donated included Datzi Eyewear makeover, Virgin Balloon flight, Chequered Flag Karting experience with 80 tombola prizes including vouchers for local hotels & restaurants, Foodie gifts & Pamper trearts even a £450 Sure Slim Package. The day was kind to us allowing guests to spill out on to the terrace.

Macmillan representatives fundraising Managers Tracy Martin Leeds area, Shelagh Hopkinson Dales area & Kath Robert Macmillan Support Worker Bexley wing St James Hospital spent the morning explaining Macmillan Scope through the area.

A presentation to representatives of Macmillan Caner Support was held on Sunday 19th Oct . – another fun event at the Ings Pub Guiseley where the donations were swelled to the final fantastic figure which was over 3 times the amount raised in 2007 - thank you everyone!.

Further details contact Louise Lee 01943 870019 mob: 07748 271 965

Photographs can be provided – Mr John Waite Professional Photographer Kindly donated his services john.waite@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: 01943 873283 Mob 078540 89651

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For General press information about the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning please call the Macmillan Cancer Support Press Office 020 7840 7821