While I worked at Bulmer's I lost my own secretary Emma Farr to Breast Cancer she was only 36 years old and left a husband and 4 year old daughter called Megan
My sister Pamela and our own Territory manager Dougie Mills daughter Alison were also diagnosed with Breast Cancer but after lots of treatment they have mercifully been given the all clear
This terrible disease highlighted to us all the need for specialist equipment and support both of which are often not readily available from the National Health Service
To that end a number of us here at Black Sheep Brewery have agreed to raise money to fund urgently needed equipment for our local breast cancer ward at The Scott Suite at the Friarage Hospital Northallerton which will benefit local people . Registered charity number 1056061.
How are we going to do this? Well in late spring 2009 the undersigned people plan to set of f from Black Sheep Brewery on motor bikes and ride to the Arctic Circle in an attempt to raise the £25,000 needed to support the Breast Cancer Ward at Northallerton Hospital ,and purchase the necessary equipment.
Brian Smith - Team Leader
Paul Theakston - Support Vehicle
Sue Theakston - Support Vehicle
Rob Theakston - Support Vehicle
Allan Russell - Rider
Mark Allison - Rider
John Oldridge - Rider
All the above participants in THE BIG PUSH UP will be covering their own costs associated with this challenge and are also committed to raising as much money as possible towards this charity by holding individual and collective fundraising events .
This is were your support is needed. We are looking for donations or support to help us reach our goal.
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO "THE BIG PUSH UP "it could make difference to someone you know and love .
If you require further information about our challenge to reach the Arctic Circle please phone Claire Boyle on 01765-689227 weds to Fri every week or look on our own website blacksheepbrewery.co.uk where you will also be able to follow our progress .
Thank you for visiting our fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor us online.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Scott Suite at the Friarage will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So please sponsor us now!
Many thanks for your support.
Brian Smith
