£5,000 ‘thank you’ from sales manager

CHRISTIE’S at Oldham business champion Frank Rothwell has received his first company donation for the appeal.

He paid a visit to Royton-based Money Controls to pick up a £5,000 cheque, and is calling on other companies to follow its example.

The money comes from BACTA (British Amusement Catering Trade Association), and the appeal was chosen to benefit from the donation by David Ellwood.

David is the organisation’s North-West regional chairman, as well as UK sales manager at Money Controls.

His position as chairman of BACTA, of which Money Controls is a member, allows him to pick a cause for a £5,000 charitable donation.

But his main reason for choosing the appeal was as a ‘thank you’ for treatment he received for cancer three years ago.

David received radiotherapy at the Christie for T-cell lymphoma, a type of skin cancer.

Speaking from his office at Coin House, New Coin Street, he said: “I still go for check-ups, but as far as I know I am in the clear.”

He added: “I wanted to give something back, and mindful of the fact I work in Oldham, it seemed a fantastic opportunity to do that through this appeal.”

Mr Ellwood also thanked BACTA members, whose generosity made the donation possible.




TO get help or advice in setting up a fund-raising event, contact the appeals office on 0161-446 3988, visit www.christies.org or text OLDHAM CHRISTIE followed by your name and address to 07971-456824 to receive a fund-raising pack. The pack will have details on how to make sure your money goes to the Christie At Oldham Appeal. Cheques should be made payable to The Christie (Oldham Evening Chronicle). If sending cash, enclose a covering letter to say it is for the Christie At Oldham campaign.





Midnight walk for hospice



THOUSANDS of people are preparing to take part in a midnight walk to raise funds for a Greater Manchester hospice.



Participants will set off on a 12km route from Manchester city centre on June 12 in aid of St Ann’s Hospice, which has three centres and 11 charity shops throughout the region.

Last year, the walk attracted a record 1,800 entrants, who together raised over £175,000. This year’s event is set to be even bigger and registration is open until Friday, May 29, at £15 per walker.

Catherine Williams, hospice fund-raising and communications director, urged Oldhamers to take part and help to raise much-needed money to fund vital work for the sick and their families in Greater Manchester.

Further details of the walk can be found at www.manchestermidnightwalk.org.uk