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Yardmen handover £21k to Bowel Cancer UK
8 June 2012
A titanic total of £21,324.41 was raised for Bowel Cancer UK following the recent Titanic Yardmen Cycle and Walk.
Over 1000 people got their flat caps on, walked and cycled all in aid of raising money for and awareness of bowel cancer.
The Titanic Yardmen Cycle and Walk was a continuation of the work of the late Rosi Kirker-Miller who, following diagnosis with bowel cancer, was dedicated to raising awareness of and funding for the treatment of bowel cancer, the second biggest cancer killer in the UK with almost 16,000 deaths per year.
Wendy Langham, from the Connswater Community Greenway, who helped organise the event said, “We were overwhelmed with the response we received from members of the East Belfast community and beyond. This money and the awareness raised will make a big difference in Northern Ireland in the fight against bowel cancer.”
The newly elected Belfast Lord Mayor, Alderman Gavin Robinson, said: “Belfast City Council is delighted to support this remarkable Titanic community event. Having taken part in the Yardmen Cycle and Walk myself, I am impressed that such a spectacular event brought so many people together, and I congratulate everyone who helped raise the incredible figure of £21,324.41 for Bowel Cancer UK.”
The event would not have been possible without the support of: Belfast City Council, East Belfast Partnership, Edwards and Co. Solicitors, Fitzers, MCE Public Relations, Titanic Foundation, Trackers, Novesco, Bradley Quinn Photography, Business Scientific Services Ltd, Thompsons Family Teas, Tayto and Hastings Hotel Group.
If you would like to find out more go to www.communitygreenway.co.uk. Alternatively follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/connswatercommunitygreenway.
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