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AUGUST 2020
LINDA, Mike and Mark Butcher were delighted to learn at the end of last year that their nomination to Asda, Biggleswade for Angela’s Small Cell Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at The Eve Appeal had been successful. It would be one of three charities to compete for Asda’s Green Token Awards from January 1, 2020. Whilst this was the Anniversary of losing Angela in 2013, the family decided it would be a good way to remember her especially by doing their own launch of the scheme on day one. Family and friends rallied round, with many daily shopping in Asda so that they could put their tokens into the slot for Angela’s Fund. The green tokens were paused during lockdown, Asda has now released the winner and runners-up. It was well worth the wait as Angela’s Fund won first prize and a cheque for £500. Linda says: “Angela’s Fund has gone from strength to strength since celebrating raising £120,000 in May 2019. Six months later in November 2019 the Fund had reached £130,000. The team managed to hold the annual Angela’s Annual Birthday Bash on March 14. By June 8, the Fund had reached £140,000! But still no celebrations. Asda’s generosity has given the Fund a great
start to its next milestone and by the time it’s reached they’ll be able to have a triple celebration and thank you party for £130k, £140k and hopefully £150k!” Whilst Angela’s Annual Charity Par 3 Challenge has been cancelled for July, the family are still actively fundraising in any way they can and receiving donated items for re-sale or clothing, shoes and handbags for cash exchange, along with 5p’s for their September handover. This continued support has so far led to the world’s first research project for small cell ovarian cancer getting off the ground in April 16. The world’s first session purely dedicated to small cell ovarian cancer at the British Gynecological Cancer Society Conference in July 18, the 15 month project was extended to a full five year research programme in May 19. The UK patient research registry has now become an international research and information portal, go to: www.smallcellovariancancer.com
Left to right: Linda, Mark and Mike supporting Angela’s Fund at the Asda Green Token Stand.
New skatepark at Chambers Way play area in Biggleswade is now open
THE £200,000 project, to replace the skatepark which closed in June 2018, has been designed with input from local skateboarders, BMX and scooter riders and support from The Skateparks Project. It was constructed by Maverick Skateparks, who have created a superb concrete skatepark which includes features suitable for all
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Schools out for summer— local boys and girls enjoying their new Scatepark.
ages and abilities. These include quarterpipes, a 360º rollover, two volcanoes and a bowl. The skatepark also includes new sensor-controlled LED lighting and CCTV to help users to feel safe and is nestled within sympathetic landscaping. The concrete design is more hard-wearing and is likely to require less repairs.
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