Hospice and Macmillan fundraisers
February 2020

The team at hardware distributor WINDOW WARE have raised £1,568 for the Sue Ryder St. John’s Hospice, Bedfordshire, with a series of fundraising events and collections throughout 2019.

Among them was credit controller Sharon Fowler, herself facing the challenge of undergoing chemotherapy, who organised a sponsored head shave. Sharon braved the shave in two stages for maximum fundraising, with the first half shaved in support of the hospice and the second in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Not only did Sharon’s efforts contribute to Window Ware’s final total but she managed to raise a £1,370 for Macmillan.

She then went on to organise ‘Wear a Wig Day’ to celebrate the completion of her chemotherapy. With full support from colleagues and an array of colourful wigs, a further £200 was raised for St. John’s Hospice.

Also, Head of Internal Sales and Marketing Sarah Binns and five friends took on the 26-mile South Coast Mighty Hike, a gruelling cross-country trek. ‘The Blister Sisters’ battled 50mph winds and hailstones to complete the course in 9 hours and 22 minutes, raising an incredible £2,770 for Macmillan in the process.

Trade Counter Assistant Andrew Tollett fought in a UWCB charity boxing match to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Despite taking on an undefeated boxer, 20 years his junior, Andrew put in an impressive performance to raise over £2,110 for the charity.

Managing director Sam Nuckey said: “To raise such an amazing amount of money for these worthy causes is a fantastic achievement, and I couldn’t be more proud.

“As to be expected from Window Ware, our aim is to go one better in 2020 and surpass our 2019 total. With staff voting to keep Sue Ryder St. John’s Hospice as our chosen charity, we’re looking forward to more fundraising activities and opportunities for staff, customers and suppliers to once again show just how generous they are.”

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