Fundraising Events
Thank you to all the people who have raised money in the past and are raising money now to help research into Mesothelioma.
Family raises £1,403 in memory of dad
£1,403 in memory of Dad.
The family of an Eastbourne man who died of cancer caused by asbestos exposure have raised more than £1,400 in his memory.
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Sara Goode friend Marc Hathaway ran in the London Marathon.
Stan Easton is suffering from mesothelioma so grandchildren Lee and Gary Rutherford decided to do something to help.
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£11,062.50 towards the MKMRF
Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group hosted a presentation in Manchester Town Hall on 26th June.
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A huge thank you to George and Sheila for their hospitality, kindness and support for the MKMRF.
The Mesothelioma Self help/Friendship Group’s summer outing this year was amongst the beautiful Northumbrian countryside.
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Jan Egerton and the girls from Civil Engineering Company Hall Construction Services.
Their aim was to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK and The MKMRF.
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Canoeing Across Scotland
Neil Wilkinson from Irwin Mitchell Solicitors supported the MKMRF once again.
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Monkseaton Centenary
Thousands of pounds were raised at a sell out concert arranged by Monkseaton Centenary Rotary Club.
In aid of the MKMRF and the Grace House North East Children's Hospice Appeal.
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The Shields Gazette’s Swing into Style
The Gazette’s fashion show has raised thousands for worthy causes since it began six years ago. The event is always a fantastic night out of fashion, fun and games.
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Hundreds of runners braved the bad weather on Saturday (June 16, 2007) to take part in the British Lung Foundation’s Lung Run.
The event in Jesmond Dene, Newcastle, raised £3,600 for the MKMRF.
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In memory of Chris Atkins
Gary Minister took part in the Edinburgh Run last year in memory of his uncle, Chris Atkins from Norfolk.
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When David Craig lost his father, Dave Craig to mesothelioma aged 54yrs he vowed to help raise awareness and provide money for research into the disease.
His band NEU2 reproduces the music of U2.
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A few short articles about donations from individuals.
Rotary Club of Monkseaton Centenary, Paul Drabble, Alan Thorpe, St Columbas United Reformed Church North Shields.
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A Night of Scootering Sounds.
The Night was a great success!
A Scooter Convention is the venue for organiser Janet Oakley to present a cheque for 1,213.21 to the MKMRF
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Tim's Angels take part in
The Great North Run
Ros McGann and Chris Jones travelled from Stafford so Chris could take part in the Great North Run.
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MKMRF's Anne Craig and Chris Knighton pictured receiving the donation from Nissan Motors.
Nissan Motors in Washington Tyne and Wear donated 3,000 pounds to mesothelioma research and the MKMRF.
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