Prostate & Helen Rollason Charity Appeals
We have three different charity events coming up that would benefit from locals digging deep into their pockets. First up:
A Shave for Prostate – 26th April
No, this isn’t a take on Movember, but local student Caitlin Williams-Macklin who will be shaving her hair on Thursday 26th April at the 6th Form College. As she says:
My grandad has had prostate cancer for a year and a half now. He’s had to deal with kidney cancer as well, so he had it removed. The prostate cancer spread to his bones so he had to have his leg pinned. In addition to that the hormones causes him to have hot flushes and since having surgery on his leg, sitting down for a long time is hard unless he has a few pillows. Recently, he has spinal cord compression due to the cancer and had surgery to remove the tumour.
(Ed: See the before picture on the right, methinks this hasn’t been undertaken lightly.)
Visit Caitlin’s JustGiving page to donate to this worthy cause.
Helen Rollason Cancer Charity
Rural Ramble – 14th April
This will take place at “The Forgotten Gardens” of Easton Lodge, Dunmow, with options for 1, 4 or 10 mile walks. All walks include a complimentary cream tea and garden visit as follows:
- 10-mile walk:
- Adults £15
- Children 5 and over £8
- Family ticket (2+2) £38
- 4-mile walk:
- Adults £10
- Children 5 and over £5
- Family ticket (2+2) £25
- 1-mile ‘family trail’:
- Adults £8
- Children 5 and over £5
- Family ticket (2+2) £21
To register visit www.helenrollason.org.uk or call 01245 380719.
Ride for Helen – 13th May
With 5 distances ranging from 6 to 100 (yes 100), miles, these circular routes all start out at the Crix in Hatfield Peverel. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in as individuals or as a team, and families can enjoy two FREE child places for every paying adult on the 6-mile route. Charges are from £15 for adults and £8 for juniors.
Included in the registration price, is a fundraising pack, route maps, route signage, first aid support, mobile mechanic support and recovery, refreshment stops and a medal for finishers.
Entrants have the option to purchase a Ride for Helen t-
Last year over 1,400 took part raising over £41,000 in support of Helen Rollason Cancer Charity and this year promises to be even better.
To register visit www.rideforhelen.co.uk or call 01245 380719.