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PRESS RELEASE (29 September 2011 ) - TEN TORS WALK RAISES OVER £700.00
29 September 2011
TEN TORS WALK RAISES OVER £700.00 FOR HEADWAY CORNWALL
On 8 May 2011, 40 intrepid walkers from Stephens Scown Solicitors took part in Bodmin Lions' annual 10 Tors Walk to raise money for Headway Cornwall.
The 13-mile walk took in part of Bodmin Moor from St Breward and back over the highest Tors including Rough Tor and Brown Willy. The participants braved strong winds in excess of 40mph, and all completed the course in times ranging from 3-7 hours, raising over £750 in the process.
Matthew Cross, Chair of Headway Cornwall's trustees and a participant in the walk said "It was particularly challenging due to the wind factor, but the rain stayed away at least and everyone seemed to enjoy the walk. At Headway Cornwall we are delighted with the amount raised and would like to thank everyone who gave up their time to participate".
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About Headway Cornwall:
Headway Cornwall is a registered charity (no 1139088) set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury.
• Our mission is "To work to improve the quality of life of those with a traumatic brain injury, their relatives and carers".
• We offer a range of services through centres in Lostwithiel and Truro.
• These services are designed to improve self-respect, self-confidence, daily living skills and self-esteem.
• We promote, where possible, independent living.
• Our programmes are geared to support each person's abilities and preferences.
PRESS RELEASE (29 September 2011 ) - CHURCH RAISES £215.00
29 September 2011 CHURCH RAISES £215.00 FOR HEADWAY CORNWALL
On 19 September 2011, the Fellowship of Fore Street Chapel, St Ives, gave a performance of ROCK Gospel Musical at Towednack Church on the outskirts of St Ives. There was no entry fee, but both the Chapel and Church agreed that the proceeds of the retiring collection should be donated to Headway Cornwall for the benefit of people debilitated by a stroke or brain injury in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. In total just over £215 was raised. Matthew Cross, Chair of Headway Cornwall's trustees said "We are absolutely delighted with this amount which will help us maintain and expand our service to the brain injured community." - ENDS - For further information, please contact: Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it About Headway Cornwall: • Our mission is "To work to improve the quality of life of those with a traumatic brain injury, their relatives and carers". Ashley “Bikes It” For HeadwayDespite suffering daily seizures, Ashley Foster set himself the challenge of pedalling as many miles as he could on an exercise bike in one hour. Ashley began having seizures from the age of five, when it was discovered that these were caused by a Brain Tumour. In 2006 Ashley underwent pioneering brain surgery to remove the growth, even though his Doctor had said that this tumour was too difficult to operate on and it could leave him permanently disabled or at worse kill him if he went ahead. Ashley, who is now 22, still suffers from seizures at least once a day, but he was determined to help us with our fundraising. Against all the odds he lives a full and active life, by refusing to let his disability limit his sporting activities, which include, Swimming and Football as well as being an enthusiastic member of his local gym.
Ashley managed to raise £105.50 for Headway Cornwall and is shown above presenting the Cheque to Debbie and Frances at the Lostwithiel Centre. |
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