Pharmacists on their sponsored walk
Pharmacists in Gateshead and South Tyneside has been showing their support for mesothelioma research. They’ve completed a sponsored cycle ride in October and a sponsored walk in November. Their efforts resulted in raising thousands of pounds by cycling 40miles from Gateshead along the River Tyne to South Shields and then along the coast to Roker Park and back again.
Getting ready to ride for Mesothelioma research
The cyclists were started by the Mayor of Gateshead by the Mayor of Gateshead who was diagnosed as a mesothelioma sufferer herself in February 2007. The Deputy Mayor of Sunderland was also there to show his support.
Then in November it all started again thanks to Gateshead and South Tyneside and Sunderland’s Pharmaceutical Committee. More than 200 took part as pharmacists encouraged friends and local GPs to don their walking shoes and hit the streets.
Grateful thanks to pharmacists Tracey Groves and Louise Lydon who took on the enormous task of organizing the events.
It was an excellent way to help to raise awareness and local people were delighted to give their support in area which suffers more than most of asbestos related disease. With the help and support of local people a fantastic £7,200 was raised and donated to the Mayor of Gateshead’s Appeal which the MKMRF will benefit from. Thank you; your support is very much appreciated.
