Human Hamsters
Alton Group
Ryde Fire Station’s fire-fighters ran in a giant hamster wheel non-stop for 48 hours at the end of July to raise funds for Wessex Cancer Trust and two other Isle of Wight charities. The firemen added to the cash already raised by the 100 here, 100 there events, including a 100 mile cycle ride on the island and a mountain challenge in France. So far their efforts have resulted in donations of over £30,000! Thank you to everyone who took part and all those who supported them at the events.
On Yer Bike Intrepid cyclist Dave Richardson recently took to pedaling the country from top to bottom to raise money for Wessex Cancer Trust. Starting in John O’Groats Dave cycled nearly 1,000 miles on his journey to Land’s End, sometimes in searing heat this July. Here’s Dave at the end of his 2 week journey to Land’s End.
Waterside Supporters A Motown Night organised by supporters of our Waterside Cancer Support Centre in Hythe rose over £1750 at the end of August. Our thanks go to Carol & Merv Langdale for putting on this wonderful fundraising event.
We are continuing to celebrate our 30th year as the Alton fund raising group and we feel very fortunate to have the ongoing support of so many people in the local community. In July we held our special anniversary event, a Hog Roast and Jazz Evening, in a fine barn by kind permission of the farm owners, Liz and Tom Brock who are long term supporters of the Trust. We welcomed 130 guests and had a wonderful evening dancing to the Sussex Jazz Kings. Several local businesses gave generous donations of beer and raffle prizes and, although the evening was designed more as a thank you to supporters, the event raised the sum of £870.
Winchester Group Winchester Cancer Support Centre and Winchester Fundraising Group are holding a quiz night to raise funds for Wessex Cancer Trust on Saturday 19th October. The quiz takes place at St Peter’s Parish Centre in Winchester City Centre and tickets are £10 each to include supper. Book your tickets now by calling the Support Centre on 01962 868576.
Southampton Group Southampton Group has been busy this summer organising lots fundraising events for the Autumn. Coming up first they have their Night at the Races which takes place on Friday 11th October. Come along and enjoy all the excitement of real horse racing in the comfort of Archers Bar in Southampton. Tickets cost just £2 each and you can do your best to beat the bookies. For tickets contact Barry on 023 8073 6544 or email bwrinaldi@gmail.com