Write a commentNewry Cancer Fundraising Committee is hosting its 15th Annual Big Breakfast Charity Event on Friday 22nd March 2013 at Bellinis from 7am to 11am in aid of raising much-needed funds for Cancer Research UK – Northern Ireland.
The fundraising committee invite the people of the greater Newry & Mourne area, to come along and support this event, which will commence at 7am. This would be an excellent opportunity to spend special time with family, friends and work colleagues while supporting such a worthwhile charity. Last year we raised a remarkable sum of £3,000 and this year we hope to raise more and we depend on the generosity of the general public and business community to help us reach our target.
Chairman Mr. Gervase McCartan stated: When we began working for the charity only 50% of breast cancer patients survived. Now the figure is 80% and that is just one example. One in three of us will get cancer and if we are to change this statistic it will be only be through research and continued support of our 30 scientists based at the Cancer Research & Cell Biology Centre at Queen’s University Belfast. Mr McCartan stated that he was truly impressed by the working of the Centre and is a world renowned facility.
Mr McCartan paid special note of thanks to the Management and Staff of Bellini’s who have continued to support in hosting this event and paid particular note of thanks to Newry & Mourne District Council for their generous sponsorship.
Mr. McCartan concluded that breakfast fee will be a minimum of £10 donation, so please spread the word, encourage everyone to come along and enjoy superb food in a lovely relaxed setting. Your generous support in the past has always been marvellous, but unfortunately in order to sustain and provide the working of the scientists we continually depend on the generosity of our friends on an ongoing basis.
