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Fundraising Success for Wolfgang Gorner
Wolfgang
Gorner, Business Unit Director at REHAU
Window Division, has raised more than £3000 for the National
Autistic Society after successfully completing a charity bike ride
from London to Paris.
Wolfgang cycled the 300km in just three days wearing a shirt emblazoned
with the logos of sponsors from across the window industry.
As well as REHAU, Wolfgang received support from Astraseal, Chester
Windows, Climatec, Iceni Windows and Smiths Glass and also from
numerous individuals, colleagues and customers.
At the end of his three day challenge, Wolfgang said:
‘I am a very keen cyclist so was always confident I could complete
the ride, but it was great to do it with a group of friends and
with so much generous support.
‘I would like to thank all those who pledged donations and
who helped me to reach my fundraising target for this really worthwhile
cause.’
Tel: 01989 762600
Web: http://www.rehau.co.uk
GM
Fundraising Saddle Up for the USA
Not
content with the Top 2 Bottom and Tower 2 Tower charity bike rides,
GM Fundraising will be saddling
up for their biggest ever adventure in September 2008 when they
set off across the USA. The ride will be known as Ride 4 Hope with
the important objective of raising over £100,000 for Hope
House Children's Hospice.
The gruelling schedule will involve a 16 day cycle ride from San
Diego to Atlantic City, amounting to 3,046 miles and over 108,000
feet of climbing which is equivalent of over 3.5 times the height
of Everest. Each day 3 teams of 4 riders will cover on average a
total of 190 miles in 12 hours, longer than most stages of the Tour
de France.
A number of riders have already agreed to this adventure and the
necessary training and commitment including several that have competed
in the previous charity bike rides, though a few places still remain.
Gary Morton of GM Fundraising is understandably passionate about
it and commented: ‘This is a once in the lifetime opportunity
for people to achieve a significant personal achievement and perhaps
more importantly the chance to raise a significant sum for those
less fortunate than ourselves. Charities, Hope House included, only
survive through the generosity of the general public and I'm confident
that the whole industry will really get behind this.’
A significant amount of time has already been put into the route
which has now been agreed down to the very last road. Hotels have
been pencilled in and the remaining infrastructure including support
staff and vehicles is currently being finalised. The riders now
face a 15 month training programme which will involve 1-2 overseas
training camps and a number of training weekends...
Email: gary@garymorton.co.uk
Web: http://www.gmfundraising.co.uk
Network
and Friends Raise £3,000 for Baby Unit
A
special hospital newborn baby unit is over £3,000 better off,
thanks to generous members and guests at Network
VEKA’s recent AGM weekend.
Delegates had raised £500 in a prize draw for five winners
to take on snooker ace Steve Davis at a frame of pool each. Then,
at the evening event, more than 250 diners added a further £700
in a game of Heads & Tails. Two VEKA fabricators contributed
£2,000 between them when Dave Walker of Hull-based Vulcan
Windows bid £400 for an autographed cue and Dennis Thorpe
of Future Products of Mansfield added a fantastic £1,600 with
the winning bid for the pool table itself.
Network VEKA’s Shelley Crocombe and VEKA Big Rig Co-ordinator
Andy Goodman recently travelled to the Neonatal Unit at Birmingham
Women’s Hospital to hand over the cheque in person to Neonatal
Sister Tracey Budding. Andy and wife Lisa have special reason to
be grateful to the hospital.
Steve Davis was special guest at the AGM and dinner in his role
as brand ambassador for Network VEKA, appearing on advertising and
marketing material for members.
Picture: Shelley, left, Tracey and Andy with the cheque at the hospital.
HOPPE
(UK) Supports National Charity
HOPPE (UK), the door and window hardware supplier, sponsored employees to take part in Cancer UK's annual charity run, 'Race For Life', on the 21st June. It's the second year in a row that HOPPE has taken part in the five kilometre run.
Back
row (l to r) - Susan Bangerh, Kelly Massey, Katie Harrison, Jo-anne
Neale, Sandy Fellows. Front row (l to r) - Hayley Powell, Gemma
Illidge, June Gresswell, Alex Benton.
Jo-anne
Neale, Purchasing Administrator, says support for local and national
charities is an important part of the HOPPE philosophy: ‘Last
year HOPPE sponsored us to take part in the same event and it was
a great success. This year we raised £595 and HOPPE paid for
our entry fees and brought the kit we needed for the run. Ten of
us took part, some found it easier than others, but we all look
forward to doing the same next year.’
Tel: 01902 484400
Web: http://www.hoppe.co.uk
First
UAP-Nepal Community School Opens
The
first of five schools being built in Nepal by hardware and decorative
glass products supplier UAP,
has now been opened.
The school, the Batuk Bhairab ‘Philip Andrew Jennings’
memorial Primary School, funded entirely by UAP and built in Bhimphedi
township, south west of Kathmandu, was opened by TV actor Sean Wilson,
famous for his role as Coronation Street's Martin Platt.
It was evident that Sean was deeply moved by the poverty he encountered
in a country where the average annual income is only £165,
yet also greatly impressed by the touchingly simple dignity, friendliness,
trust, and openness shown by the Nepalese people, but where most
of course are illiterate.
Sitting
in front of the newly completed school with a group of small children,
Sean commented that, ‘This little building will have a big
result.’
The school was built in partnership with North West of England based
charity DWCW-Nepal, which raises funds to assist with school building
projects and immunisation programmes. UAP has not only committed
to building five schools in the country out of its profits, but
has also held a charity ball in order to raise additional funds
for immunisation.
UAP Managing Director David Jennings emphasises that the completion
of the schools building project requires nothing extra from UAP's
customers or suppliers. ‘All we want our customers to do is
to continue supporting UAP by buying our products.’
Tel: +44 (0) 161 763 5290
Email: uap@btconnect.com
Web: http://www.universal-imports.com
Carl
F Pushes the Boat Out for Charity
Colleagues from Carl F Petersen Ltd who took part in the Peterborough Dragon Boat festival have raised £1,300 for a local day care hospice. Lakelands, which provides respite care for cancer patients, is located close to Carl F's Corby based UK sales and distribution centre.
(left)
Carl F Vikings: The Carl F team pay tribute to the company's Danish
heritage with Viking headwear for the Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival;
(right) Carl F Petersen Marketing Manager Louise Lai (right) presents
£1,300 to Andrew Barford, a fundraiser for Lakelands Day Care
Hospice. Lakelands Nurse Sonya Gavin holds the cheque.
The
mixed team of 17 people, who faced the gruelling 220 metre river
course in wind and rain, succeeded in being placed in the top third
of the 43 boats that took part. Carl F team organiser, Marketing
Manager Louise Lai said:
‘I was delighted at the strength of feeling from people at
Carl F to support the work of this local charity. Every department
from within Carl F Ltd was represented on our boat which made this
a fantastic team building event: I am overwhelmed by people's efforts
and extremely proud of everyone's achievements.’
Louise Lai presented a cheque to Andrew Barford who is a fundraiser
for Lakelands Day Care Hospice and Sonya Gavin who works as a nurse
for Lakelands.
For Carl F Petersen hardware enquiries: Tel: 01536 401155 Fax: 01536
401157
Email: sales@carlf.co.uk
or visit http://www.carlf.co.uk
It's
not very often you see an accountant smile, especially when they
are giving away money, but here is the proof that it really does
happen.
Lister Trade Frames has become
the main sponsor for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice 'Time to Care'
initiative. Specialist Nursing Assistants provide end of life care
and support for patients in their own home 24 hours a day. This
hands on care is provided alongside other community healthcare providers
and offers support, assistance and reassurance to those facing this
most difficult of times.
Listers’
Accountant, Tony Heath with Customer Paul Gregory and one of the
'Z-Ball' Cars
The
specialist care provided by the Douglas Macmillan Hospice costs
£1.50 every minute, so Listers is encouraging everyone to
just give a few minutes of their time and help them to raise funds.
The picture showing Listers' accountant smiling is all because he
is handing over a donation to Paul Gregory (one of Listers’
customers) who is taking part in a sponsored rally from Stoke on
Trent to Florence in order to raise £20,000 for the Hospice.
The ‘Z-Ball Rally’ takes place in June and Paul and the
other ‘Z Ballers’ have restored their 13 classic Nissan
300zx Z31 sports cars for the journey, averaging 20 years old and
with a combined mileage of a whisker under one million miles.
‘So, if you would like to get your accountant to smile, or
just want to make the Douglas Macmillan Team and their patients
a little happier please log on to http://www.justgiving.com/Listers
where you can make your donation. Thanks very much for your support.’
Web: http://www.listertf.co.uk
Windowstyle
Makes Dreams Become Reality
Windowstyle
UK, the largest single employer in the Wombwell, near
Barnsley area, is set to provide South Yorkshire children with life
threatening illnesses the chance to make their wishes come true
following the company's latest charitable donation.
The company which is part of the Style Group UK, the independent
manufacturer and retailer of PVCu replacement windows and doors,
has decided as part of its corporate responsibility programme, which
aspires to support a number of local charities, to offer a donation
of £2850 to the When You Wish Upon A Star charity. That organisation
aims to grant the 'Wishes' of children suffering from a life threatening
illness from the age of two to sixteen, with the aim to bring a
smile to what can be a traumatic period not only for the child concerned
but also for the families.
Windowstyle
UK HR Manager, Penny Marlow (left) and Managing Director Nick Lilburn
(centre) present Joanne Kernon (right) with a cheque for the When
You Wish up on a Star Charity
Nick
Lilburn, the Managing Director of Windowstyle, explains: 'Our
Company commands a very important place in the local economy of
South Yorkshire and particularly the Wombwell and Barnsley areas.
As our factory and Group have developed over the years we have always
looked to supporting local community activity where possible and
we have, from time to time, organised special events for several
local good causes. When the money for this particular donation
became available we chose this charity as a most deserving need.
There can be little more reward for anyone than to see a child,
often with only a short time to live, being able to make a dream
or wish come true.'
Joanne Kernon, the Charity’s Regional Manager said: 'To make
a child’s vision a reality we rely overwhelmingly on the generosity
and hard work of our supporters. Quite simply, the more money
we receive the more Wishes we can have the pleasure of granting
whether it is to meet Mickey Mouse in Florida or their favourite
football star or, indeed, to make almost any other dream come true.
It is truly rewarding to see the joy and happiness of terminally
ill children and their families during these special moments.'
Howzat!
Free HOPPE hardware for new Bolton Cricket Club
HOPPE
window and door hardware has been supplied free to help build a
new club house for a cricket club in Bolton.
To the club enlisted the help of local businesses (including HOPPE)
and celebrities to raise funds and materials. The finishing touches
to the new facilities have just been made.
Jim Fawcett, Chairman of Darcy Lever Cricket Club explains: ‘We
got a lot of support from local businesses, but when word spread
that we were building the cricket club purely by fundraising, the
boxer Amir Khan and England test cricketer Sajid Mahood got involved
to raise our profile. We couldn't have completed the project without
their support and donations from companies like HOPPE.’
Nigel Taylor, Architectural Division National Sales Manager of HOPPE
(UK) states: ‘HOPPE aims to help its customers wherever possible,
especially when it's for a good cause such as this.’
Tel: 01902 484400
Web: http://www.hoppe.co.uk