Debbie Brewer pictured with Andrea Bayles
The room was beautifully decorated. The room decorations were by Millennium Balloons and sponsored by Carole Cockburn in memory of husband, Matty. All Ascot Ball pictures by Jonny Wears
The Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund celebrated its 7th anniversary by holding an ASCOT BALL! Ladies arrived in fabulous fashions and head gear and everyone enjoyed a drinks reception sponsored by Thompsons Solicitors on arrival.
Brenda Conboye, Sonia Connors and Sue Longstaff
Sandra and Roger Maddocks and Guests
Bev and Maggie
Guest of Honour was Mayor of Gateshead, John Eagles as well as the family of the late Mayor, Maureen Chaplin who sadly died from mesothelioma on 11th February 2009. Maureen had kindly chosed the MKMRF as her sponsored charity and daughters, Jill and Julie donated a cheque for a magnificent £12,000 in her memory.The family have set up the Maureen Chaplin Snowdrop Memorial Fund a lasting legacy to a special person.
- Guest of Honour was the Mayor of Gateshead, John Eagles
Jill and Julie Chaplin pictured with dad, Bob and Chris Knighton
Debbie Brewer a mesothelioma sufferer (www.mesotheliomaand me) travelled all the way from Plymouth with her friend Tina to join us it was great to have them with us. Debbie was delighted to be able to meet up with other sufferers, Jan Egerton and Bob Bayles and a good time was had by all!
Debbie and Tina
Andrea Bayles from TRAVEL LINK whose father suffers from mesothelioma donated many of the evenings auction prizes including flights to and accomodation voucher to Mauritius, DFDS Cruise and Superbreak weekend!
TRAVEL LINK will donate a percentage of any holiday or break booked through their firm towards MKMRF
Contact TRAVEL LINK at Old Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7JG. Tele: 0191 232 2200 or mobile 07709 793 136 Email:andrea@weddingmoons.co.uk
- Dorothy Harper with Billy Parker enjoying drinks reception
Chris and Anne meet Carol and John Knighton and friends Izzy and Andy Turnbull
Chris Knighton with MKMRF Patron Dave Anderson MP
Alison Cockburn with family
All glammed up Carol Cockburn and family!
Jessica and Craig pictured with Chris
Then it was time to chance your luck at the races many of which had been sponsored in memory of loved ones.
Sponsored Races
Alan Thorpe Memorial Race
Bill Latty Memorial Race
Andy Thomson Memorial Race
Irwin Mitchell
Thompsons Solicitors
" Its a Winner!!"
Mesothelioma Self-Help Group ladies, Scilla, Edna and Pat helpingguests to choose the winner!
"GAMBLER OF THE EVENING AWARD" was Sheila Louth and won a DFDS Seawayscruise donated by Travel Link. Sheila is pictured with partner Ashley
F Fun and Games for all to Enjoy!
A Good Time Was Had by All!
Jean and Stan Newham with Marion and Jack Jobe
- Stella Sharon and Caroline
Tanya and Iain Robinson
Ian McFall with friends and colleaques enjoying the evening
SPECIAL THANKS GO TO:Air Seychelles, DFDS Seaways,Travel Link, Thompson Solicitors,Carol Cockburn, Edna Thorpe, Scilla Thomson, John and Latty, Irwin Mitchell, Lightwave Print, Pat Short and family, Kate Newman, Dave Anderson,Graham Latty, Deakin Printers, Norma Clisham, Brenda Conboye,DKL Hair Stylists, Jazz Hair Design, Dean Florists and North East Mesothelioma Self-Help Group.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the work of the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund over the last seven years. We couldn’t have done it with out you!
Chris Knighton
