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Koalas funds boosted by Basepoint Cancer charity events in September

A special needs toddler group is well on the way to meeting its an- Light up the night on a memorium walk, Sunday 7th
nual running costs, thanks to a £5,000 donation from Link landlords A gentle walk from 7.30pm to 9pm around the candlelit paths of
Basepoint Business Centre in Westlea. Old Town Gardens in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Take part
ACT, the charity which owns behalf of Koalas are set to continue. to remember loved ones and make a difference to cancer patients.
twenty-one Basepoint business They will receive the proceeds of a Event entry via the small gate on Quarry Road.
centres across the country, asked Health and Wellness Open Day at £5 registration in advance with Dee Bedford on 643570.
each to nominate a local charity to the business centre on Rivermead Registration on the evening by 7pm at the latest.
support. In April, Koalas, which Drive, on 11 October. Organised by the Swindon Marie Curie Fundraising Group
moved to the Salt Way Centre in • The Link suggested several causes
Middleleaze was selected to benefit that could be supported by its land- World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, Friday 26th
from up to £5,000 to match money lords and Koalas were chosen. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Care
they could raise themselves during • Koalas have to raise £15,000 ev- Organise one in your office, community group or at home, and ask
the financial year. ery year to bridge the gap between friends and colleagues to bring in some home made cakes or biscuits.
A charity ball at the De Vere running costs and grants from Or what about a coffee cocktail happy hour in the evening?
Hotel helped Koalas quickly reach Swindon Council and the Primary Call 0845 602 1246 for a fundraising pack.
their target and Swindon Basepoint Care Trust. Details and register online at: www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee
manager, Beverley Reynolds, was
pleased to be able
to hand over their
cheque so early in It’s simple!
the year.
“It’s been fantas- 1 You drop it off
tic to support such 2 We sell it on eBay for you
a worthwhile cause 3 We send you a cheque
and it’s been great Turn your treasures into cash
for me to spend time
with the children and let us sell your unwanted
and their mothers items on eBay for you.
who put so much
time into raising Call us now 0845 22 694 22
money.”
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Beverley Reynolds,
left, with mums and (Only items valued at £35 or more can be accepted)
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