Two women from Gedling and Mapperley have shared their stories about their encounters with cancer in a bid to encourage people to get involved in a new campaign for Marie Curie.
Helen Scott from Mapperley and Rosie St John, who lives in Gedling, became friends after joining the Marie Curie Mapperley and Arnold Fundraising Group.
Both were inspired to raise funds for Marie Curie following their own personal experiences with life limiting illness.
They hope to use their stories to inspire individuals to organise or attend a Blooming Great Tea Party with tons of tasty home-baked or shop-faked treats.
The money raised at the Blloming Great Tea Parties will support the work of Marie Curie in Nottinghamshire, including the funding of a clinical support line, where people with any clinical questions or concerns can speak to an Information and Support Nurse.
Helen said, “When my dad was diagnosed with cancer it was his wish to stay at home. Marie Curie provided the care and support he needed to make this possible.
“Being a member of a Marie Curie fundraising group and organising events like our tea party is rewarding, enjoyable and inspiring. We get to eat cake for charity. What more could you want?
“Baking has become a family affair with my daughter, brother and nephews all making cakes for the Blooming Great Tea Party. Baking with my family is great, doing it for a great cause is even better.”
Rosie said, “I was diagnosed with cancer in 2013, so whilst I am well enough I want to do everything I can to help a worthwhile cause. I’ll be faking my bakes, as the only thing I like to make is restaurant reservations!
Nottinghamshire people should get involved, enjoy themselves and feel proud that they have a great city full of great people.”
The Mapperley and Arnold Fundraising Group hope to raise £500 at their tea party this weekend with special guests, Forest legend, Liam O’Kane and BBC Radio Nottingham’s Dean Jackson in attendance.
There’ll be plant sales, toys, ‘strawbs and cream’ stalls, raffles and refreshments.
If you’d like to join Rosie and Helen at their open event, pop down to the Good Shepherd Church Hall in Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT, this Saturday (June 29) from 11am – 1pm.
If you’d be interested in ‘Baking’ or ‘Faking’ your own Blooming Great Tea Party, ‘donating’ to a party near you, or joining a fundraising group, get in touch with Marie Curie by calling our freephone number 0845 052 4184, or check out the website www.mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty .
