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Fight4Life Charity Ball
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A Grand Affair for the Scanner Appeal

On Friday 30th September 170 people attended the Fight4Life charity ball at Hunton Park Hotel, organised by Ann Clark and Carmela Cook. The event has so far raised £6300 and will be divided between Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, based at Mount Vernon Hospital and Cancer Research UK.

Ann Clark, aged 57 of Holme Way, diagnosed with cancer two years ago, started the evening with a very emotional speech explaining how without the help of both charities services she would not be here today to witness her daughters wedding and the birth of her granddaughter. Following bouts of chemotheraphy, radiotherapy, and neck surgery, the mother-of-three is now in remission and passionate about helping others diagnosed with cancer.

Ann said “I’m so pleased with the money we’ve raised for both charities, I think it’s been a great night for everyone. Thank you to Paul Strickland Scanner Centre and Cancer Research UK for all they’ve done for me”.

Carmela Cook, aged 37 from Kings Langley who was diagnosed with small cell cancer of the ovary, helped Ann organise the event after holding a charity ball herself in 2010.

Carmela added ‘It’s been a great night and here’s to next year’s ball”. Guests at the Charity Ball enjoyed a fun filled evening including live entertainment provided by Funkyfie. Volunteers helped with the raffle, where great prizes had been donated by local businesses and by friends of Ann and Carmela. There was an auction and silent auction with super prizes on offer. The evening ended with an opportunity to dance the night away.

See the article in the Watford Observer

For more details on how you can support Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, call Fundraising Manager Rina Rawal on 01923 844290.
Or join them on Facebook. Registered charity number 298867.

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