Alastair Ashworth, Mary Bragg, Linda Atherton, Shirleyann Andrews, Fundraiser Julie Whitton and Roger Andrews.
A group of entertainers from North Devon villages with some of their friends, got together with the intention of raising £1,000 over 12 months for the new Seamoor Chemotherapy Unit. They exceeded their target by raising an amazing £1,200.
Organiser Linda Atherton said “We formed our entertainment group Cloud 9 specifically to raise funds for the chemo unit and we performed to senior groups in Bideford, Northam and Fremington, and ran other successful events, including a cake raffle, name the doll competition, a wine and wisdom quiz in Bradworthy, an afternoon tea in Hartland, and folk singing at Hartland Quay. It was lots of fun for a worthwhile cause.”
Four of the group, Shirleyann and Roger Andrews, Alastair Ashworth and Linda Atherton, came along to the Unit in July to present their cheque. They enjoyed their tour of the new Seamoor Unit and were delighted to have helped to fund equipment and special treatments for our cancer patients.
Fundraiser Julie Whitton said “Linda and her team have been absolutely amazing over the past year. I don’t think there is a community in North Devon that hasn’t heard about their events. Their drive and enthusiasm to ensure they reached their pledge, which exceeded their expectations, has been phenomenal. I understand that they had so much fun and are now looking forward to doing more fundraising events for the future. “Cloud 9” have shown that fundraising can be a great way of getting together, having fun and at the same time making a real difference to help our local hospital charity support our patients in North Devon.”