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A massive thank you to all our fundraisers
Raised :
£180
KARAN'S BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER
Karan Waller recently celebrated her birthday and asked for donations to Astro Brain Tumour Fund
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Raised :
£615
AMY'S BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER
Amy Willoughby celebrated her birthday recently and asked for donations to Astro Brain Tumour Fund
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Raised :
£500
CAROL'S FUNDRAISERS
Carol Blatherwick held three fundraisers in memory of her sister-in-law, Catherine Blatherwick, in the last few months – a coffee morning & raffle and two coffee & bingo evenings
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Raised :
££652
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEMMA BARRETT
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEMMA BARRETT Trustees Mary and Robbie held a lunch and tea event at Holme-next-the-Sea on Saturday 27th November. The weather was very stormy and as a result numbers attending were lower than expected. Soup, filled rolls and cake were served, also a raffle and tombola were held. The sum of […]
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Raised :
£15,380
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAMANTHA BRUCE
After a three year fight against a brain tumour, Samantha sadly passed away on 28th March 2021 surrounded by her family. Her family opened a Just Giving page in her memory, supporting Astro Brain Tumour Fund. Samantha’s family say that she was a vibrant and confident person with a wide circle of family and friends. […]
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Raised :
£250
NEAL'S CARDS & CANASTA EVENINGS
We have received the sum of £250 being proceeds from card evenings organised by Neal Blatherwick over the last two years.
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Raised :
£938
CHARITY AFTERNOON TEA
Neal Blatherwick organised the above event on 24th October in loving memory of his wife, Catherine. Everybody had a really enjoyable time with people who attended mentioning wonderful organisation, good company and enjoyable cakes and sandwiches – one comment being “Most of all Cath would have been very pleased and proud how the afternoon went”. […]
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Raised :
£642
MANCHESTER HALF MARATHON
Marie Godward took part in this event in loving memory of her aunt, Catherine Blatherwick, raising funds for Astro Brain Tumour Fund. She writes:- “On Sunday 10th October after an early start, I hit the roads of Manchester for the half marathon along with just over 5000 other runners. There was great support and entertainment […]
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Raised :
£320
RACE NIGHT
A fun evening took place at The Jack and Jill Pub in Coulsdon. They kindly hosted a race night for Astro Brain Tumour Fund and a total of £320 was raised.
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Raised :
££1,471
LAND’S END TO JOHN O’GROATS VIRTUAL CHALLENGE
Melissa Ireland set herself this challenge of running/walking the equivalent distance of Land’s End to John O’Groats throughout 2021 – a total of 874 miles. We’re delighted to now report that Melissa has completed this challenge early, completing a total of 896.14 miles! she has raised the amazing sum of £1,471 (including Gift Aid) […]
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Raised :
£1,020
OPEN GARDENS & TEAS
ABTF trustees Mary and Robbie invited guests to take a look round their garden and enjoy cuppas and homemade cakes. The weather was a little dodgy at times but a good time was had by all. A raffle, tombola and book sale took place and proceeds came to over £1,000. Thanks to all who […]
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Raised :
£1,229
CHARITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT & RAFFLE
Mark Blatherwick organised this event once more, raising £1,299.95 for Astro Brain Tumour Fund. Mark reports:- “On 3rd July we held a charity football tournament and raffle. 10 teams entered this years competition with players travelling from as far as Blackburn, Derby and Lichfield to play. The tournament was played in great spirts […]
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Raised :
£1,331
CHRISTINE'S MAY MARATHON
Christine completed this challenge on 16th May. She says: 42k (26 miles) done and over £1,331 (Including Gift Aid) raised for Astro Brain Tumour Fund! “My wonderful nephew Christopher Jones was diagnosed with a low grade brain tumour in 2020 at the age of 30. Not only did it have a devastating effect on him […]
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Raised :
£8,000
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAMANTHA BRUCE
Samantha passed away on 28th March 2021 after being diagnosed with a low-grade brain tumour in 2018. Samantha has raised money for Astro Brain Tumour Fund over the last three years, including taking part in Gung Ho North East event in 2019. Her family opened a Just Giving page in her memory and over £8,000 […]
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Raised :
£160
Wear a Hat Day
WEAR A HAT DAY 26th March 2021` Tina Dennett organised a cake sale for Wear a Hat Day at The Grange Centre, Bookham, which supports those with learning disabilities. They raised £160 for Astro Brain Tumour Fund. Many thanks to Tina and her supporters
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Raised :
£1,510
Wear a Hat Day 2021
ABTF trustee Linda Rickford opened a Just Giving page for the above event. Linda writes: “You will be aware that our son, David, was diagnosed 13 years ago with a brain tumour and we are so lucky to still have him. As each year goes by, with this ticking time bomb in his […]
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Raised :
£960
JULIE'S "A CLOSE SHAVE" WITH MR MILLER
Julie Long had her head shaved on 1st March supporting her good friend Fraser Miller. She writes: “Our fab friend Frazer has been living with a brain tumour for many years. In recent times, this tumour has started to impact significantly on his career and also his family life with his amazing wife Wendy and […]
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Raised :
£2,033
ROD'S TREADMILL 10 CHALLENGE
Rod reports:- “Treadmill 10 was my 10 mile walk/jog on my treadmill to raise funds for Astro Brain Tumour Fund. It was completed on schedule! As ever, my fund-raising is inspired by my niece Gemma who fought her tumour so bravely until she died at only 29 years of age in November 2010. She […]
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Raised :
££1,742
IN LOVING MEMORY OF TREVOR FORECAST
11TH February 2021 Trevor has been a great support to Astro Brain Tumour Fund over the years. The charity was founded by Trevor’s daughter Katie after his younger daughter Emma’s husband was diagnosed with a low grade brain tumour in 2000. His wife, Christine, was secretary of the charity for many years, she instigated […]
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Raised :
£364
Christmas Star for Gemma
Trustee Mary writes: “A competition for the best Christmas decorated window in our village was announced a few weeks ago so we thought we’d go for it. It developed into a giant star, (with the help of a hola hoop!). This year is the tenth anniversary of the loss of my much loved niece Gemma […]
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Raised :
£412
TOM ADAMS' WALKING CHALLENGE
Tom and friends walked the equivalent distance from Basildon to Newcastle over weekends in November 2020 and raised £412 for Astro Brain Tumour Fund! The inspiration for this challenge was his good friend Brian Young. Brian was diagnosed with a brain tumour in July 2020 and has subsequently undergone surgery and other treatments.
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Raised :
£295
Birthday Fundraiser
ABTF trustee Linda Rickford celebrated her birthday on 14th October 2020. She organised a fundraiser on Facebook and raised the amazing amount of £295! Linda wrote: “Thank you to everyone for their birthday wishes, gifts and for the generous birthday donations to Astro Brain Tumour Fund, a charity dear to my heart.“
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Raised :
£348
Norwich Virtual 10k Run October 2020
Sarah Wardle took part in this run for ABTF and raised £348. She writes: “It is almost 10 years since one of my best friends, Gem, passed away from a brain tumour. She hadn’t even reached her 30th birthday. I can’t believe it is 10 years since I laughed, sang and danced with her. Sometimes […]
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Raised :
£21,000
Fourteenth Norfolk Family Walk 4th October 2020
The Astro Brain Tumour Fund Norfolk Family Walk for Brain Tumours took place at Holkham Hall, North Norfolk, on Sunday, 4th October 2020 and, against all the odds, including a wet weather forecast and the Covid-19 restrictions, has turned out to be one of the most successful ones yet! We were lucky in that we […]
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Raised :
£1046
Chloe’s Fundraiser for ABTF
August 2020 Chloe Rosbotham, who recently had surgery to remove a grade 2 brain tumour, has raised the amazing sum of £1.046 via GoFundMe for Astro Brain Tumour Fund! Thank you so much, Chloe!
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Raised :
£1,195
PIE, MASH & PUDDINGS EVENING
Over 90 guests enjoyed this annual event which took place once more at the King William IV Country Inn & Restaurant, Sedgeford, Norfolk, in aid of Astro Brain Tumour Fund. Four varieties of pies were served. A raffle was held with prizes donated by the pub’s suppliers and entertainment was by “All that Jazz”. Proceeds, […]
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Raised :
£1105
Knitted Santa at the Pub
Trustee Linda Rickford belongs to a knitting group, The Crafty Knit-Wits, and they meet each week in a local pub called The Jack and Jill in Coulsdon. They were challenged to knit a life-sized figure for the pub and knitted Santa was born. He sat in the Pub for the whole of the Christmas period, […]
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