MCS Sheff

Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you all know that 70 year old John Burkhill finished his 1000 mile challenge last Friday for Macmillan! He had been walking for 6 days a week since 1st October between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday. He walks 6 days a week because he race walks in marathons or half marathons every Sunday! In the past he has raised over £130,000 for different charities and has walked in over 800 races! He has so far raised just over £3000 with his 1000 mile challenge and last Friday was on Calender, Look North, BBC radio sheffield and in the Star. He is an amazing person who is such an inspriation to fundraisers everywhere. If you would like to sponsor John please visit the justgiving website and type in john burkhill or look out for him next year when he takes on a new challenge! (He wont tell me what it is yet!) Have a great Christmas, Rebecca Fundraiser - Macmillan Cancer Support Sheffield

Make a huge splash! Take part in World Water Bombing Water Championships! Macmillan Cancer Support a looking for teams of four to enter the 5th annual World Water Bombing Championships at Ponds Forge on Wednesday 29th April 2009. This sponsored event raised a fantastic £4,000 last year which helped fund vital Macmillan services in the Sheffield area. Fancy dress is required for each team and prizes are awarded for best water bombing team, best individual bomber and best fancy dress costume. No water bombing experience is required for this event you just need to be able to swim in fancy dress! It is such a fun evening and by taking part in the Championships you will help make such a huge difference to people affected by cancer in Sheffield. If you can’t take part why not come along to watch and support your favourite water bombers? There will also be pie and pea supper available to you for £2.50. Would you like more information or would like to enter a team? Please PM us and we will send you a registration form. Registration is £5 per person and we are asking each team member to raise a minimum of £75. We all know someone affected by cancer and we all want to help. It’s just a case of how. So now here’s your chance! Register today and help make a difference!