Fundraising in the North West and North Central
Tony Eckersall is the Regional Fundraising Manager for the North West and North Central.
His region stretches from the Isle of Man in the west to Hull in the east, taking in North Wales, Sheffield and York along the way.
If you are organising your own event in aid of DebRA or you want to take part in a DebRA-organised event then please contact Tony on 0161 286 5340 or email tony.eckersall@debra.org.uk
He also organises It's A Knockout Events, which are amazing fun and raise huge amounts of money for DebRA. For more information click here.
Della's round the world challenge for DebRA
On 13th September 2009, DebRA supporter Della Parsons will be setting off from Hull on one of 10 boats competing in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. It's the only race of its kind that allows complete amateurs to take part!
Della said: "Taking part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is going to be a truly incredible experience and I thought it a great opportunity to make it not just about me but about others too. Therefore, I've decided to raise both funds for and awareness of a charity that is close to my heart."
It will be a huge 10 month challenge for Della. The race will take her across 35,000 miles and everyone at DebRA will be supporting her all the way.
Visit Della's website to find out more or sponsor her mad endeavour for DebRA at www.justgiving.com/dellaroundtheworld-DebRA
Morson Group Plc support DebRA in 2008
Our sincere thanks to Morson Group Plc who have confirmed that DebRA will be one of their two Charities of the Year for 2008.
Joanne McGowan from Morson Group explains: Morson Group Plc are one of the UK's largest technical recruitment and engineering companies with 26 offices across the UK providing tailored solutions to our clients. Formed in 1969, our head office is in Manchester and we are currently the UK's No. 1 Technical Recruiter.
"DebRA has been chosen as one of our two charities for 2008 and we are planning a range of events including a Charity Dinner, sponsored bike rides and other challenges. "We look forward to raising funds to support DebRA's excellent work throughout 2008."
The Contraband
We are delighted that The Contraband have adopted DebRA as their Charity for 2008 and will collect money for DebRA at all their gigs.
Cycling 9324km from Japan..Moscow..Kiev..Berlin..Amsterdam to Oldham
Inspired to fundraise for DebRA following the birth of her nephew Kai, who was born with EB Simplex in 2004, Ray will set off from Fukuoka, Japan, and ride at least 100km a day 6 days a week.
She will follow the Trans-Siberian Highway as far as Moscow then from there to Kiev, Berlin, Amsterdam. From Amsterdam she will take another ferry to Hull and then a final leg to Oldham.
Ray plans to cover the distance - 9324km - in four months, from May to August.
To sponsor Ray, please visit www.justgiving.com/rayhorner
For more information, please contact Tony Eckersall.
