Response in Glasgow has handed over a cheque for £15,000 to Cancer Research UK.
Cancer Research UK was selected by employees as the company’s nominated charity. They hoped to raise £10,000. However, a packed calendar of creative fundraising activity throughout 2013 has seen the original target smashed.
A ‘Love Week’ was held which involved a themed raffle, music quiz and a Valentine’s post service and ‘Fresher’s Week’ saw the staff dressed up in an assortment of fancy dress outfits throughout their working week, including school kit and pirate and beach dress.
Laughs were provided at a Stand up To Cancer comedy evening and team members also entered the Tough Mudder and Race for Life fitness challenges.
Customer Advisor Ashleigh Morrissey took her efforts one step further, shaving off her hair on Wear It Pink day, helping to raise over £650 on that day alone.
The money raised will fund vital scientific and clinical research to beat cancer, which is undertaken in various locations, including the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research in Glasgow – a thriving community of world-class cancer scientists and doctors who are working to reduce the devastating impact of this disease, not only locally, but around the world.
Brian Bannatyne
“We’re delighted to present Cancer Research UK with a cheque for £15,000 to fund pioneering research carried out on our doorstep into a disease which has undoubtedly affected us all in some way,” said Brian Bannatyne, Managing Director for Response. “The enthusiasm and energy among employees in their fundraising efforts for Cancer Research UK over the last year has been incredible, with everyone banding together at every possible opportunity to get involved, reflecting our positive and engaging company culture.”
Author: Megan Jones
Published On: 21st May 2014 - Last modified: 22nd Mar 2017
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