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MACS would also like to thank Turre Sewing Circle for their much
valued support during 2010/2011
(picture below of Selina Smith of Turre Sewing Circle with
Elaine Brown of MACS)
APRIL 21ST 2010
Donation from The Dames in Huercal
Overa to M.A.C.S. Cancer Support Charity
The Dames in Huercal Overa
presented Wayne Claridge from M.A.C.S. with their
generous donation of 600 euros at their AGM on
Wednesday 21st April at the Huercal Overa Tennis Club. The
meeting was attended by approximately 60 members, the
organisation is growing in numbers.
The Dames made the representative Wayne
Claridge from M.A.C.S. very welcome, and Wayne gave a short
speech praising them for their generosity and hard work in the
Huercal Overa community, in particular achieving their own
charitable status and thanking them for their donation to MACS.
In the picture From Left to right.
Pam Heydon. (Chair person Dames in
H.O) Tina Bunston (Treasurer, Dames in H.O) Wayne (from MA.C.S).
Mary Stokoe and Jan Mason Social Secretaries (Dames in H.O)
The 600 euros raised was as a result of a
number of raffles, prize draws etc over past 6 months.
The Dames in Huercal Overa also raised money
for a local school for people with disabilities and a Animal
Welfare Charity local to the area.
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JAN 2010 - CHARITY
GALA AT VELEZ RUBIO
387,38 EUROS RAISED
FOR M.A.C.S.Our thanks to Angela Searchfield who
organised the Gala (see below for photo's)
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MACS
Cancer Support Group would like to thank one of our most
generous and consistent fundraisers
F.A.C.E.
Fundraising
in
Arboleas
Caring
for
Everyone.
F.A.C.E in Albox continually raise funds for very well worthy
causes and they are one of MACS largest supporters, who have
helped us as a group offer people affected by cancer feel less
alone and can improve their ability to deal with the
uncertainties and challenges that cancer brings.
F.A.C.E has also enabled us to provide much need help &
specialised equipment during often very traumatic times.
We have been able to help people who are affected by cancer and
undertaking treatments an opportunity to meet and discuss ways
to cope.
In 2008 FACE contributed 3,900 euros to MACS
and in 2009 3,000 euros. They have helped MACS
from the beginning and their continued support is invaluable.
A
very BIG Thank you from the whole of the MACS Committee and it’s
members.
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LOS TERREROS LADIES
CLUB
A
group of Ladies from San Juan Los Terreros originally started a
slimming club and this soon developed into the “Terreros Ladies
Club”. The Ladies meet every Thursday for coffee mornings
and arrange social events, dances, and more.
Once
a year they put on a Carol Service and any proceeds collected
are given to a charity. This year the charity chosen was
MACS Cancer Support Group.
The
Carol Singing took place, in the run up to Christmas, on the
terrace of La Venta Bar/Restaurant, which was packed with
well-wishers. For the first time the men joined the ladies
choir and it turned out to be their best Carol Service ever.
Also the music was supplied by one of the husbands who plays the
organ and the music was recorded onto a C.D. for the carol
service which provided the background music to sing a long too.
The
Ladies donated and collected raffle prizes, made a cake and they
all brought food of mince pies & sausage rolls which were handed
out during the Carol Singing.
A
total of 500 euros was collected of which 300 euros came from
the raffle prizes alone. Here you can see Sue Clark
& some of the ladies from Los Terreros presenting the total
amount collected to Dave Brown from MACS. Dave Brown
thanked the Terreros Ladies Club and said that donations
like theirs is very much appreciated, and this enables MACS to
continue in their work in helping cancer sufferers.
Thank you.
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MONIKA’S BAR –
PALOMARES BAJO
‘The
Usual Suspects’ of Monika’s Bar in Palomares Bajo held a
Christmas carol sing-along and charity auction and raffle in aid
of MACS, on 23rd December 2009. The idea grew from
our ‘Singing Chef’ singing a carol at the bar; which developed
into a Christmas carol sing-along and then the possibility of
raising 50 euros for MACS selling carol sheets, and from there,
snowballed as people and businesses generously donated gifts and
services – from a flying lesson to a computer tune-up, from a
catered gourmet meal for 4 (which was won by a family in their
touring caravan!) to a food hamper, from a Nao porcelain
figurine to an original Indalo painting and much more - we had
so many things, we decided to run a raffle as well as an auction
and Monika, bountiful as ever, gave mulled wine, non-alcoholic
Christmas punch and mince pies. About 120 people turned up,
overflowing the bar onto the patio and creating a great
atmosphere. We eventually raised an amazing
1332.30 euros!
We wish to say a big thank you to
everyone who
contributed goods and services, everyone who bid and bought
raffle tickets and everyone who rattled buckets and helped
organise such a very successful and enjoyable evening. We hope
to make this an annual event, so put it in your diaries for
December 2010 !
MACS
would like to say thank you to Monika’s bar and ‘The Usual
Suspects’ for this fabulous donation which helps MACS continue
to work and support cancer sufferers.
Pictured:
Presentation of the money raised from Monika’s Bar to
Dave Brown of MACS Cancer Support Group.
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THREE KINGS - JANUARY 2010
MACS took part in the Three Kings procession in Mojacar
on Wednesday 6th January.
It was a cold day, and the crowds started to gather early.
The Procession was lead by three kings on camels,
distributing sweets much to the delight of the children, then
followed by the Mojacar band and the MACS Cancer Support
Awareness team lead by
Fran & Geoff Cook, also helped by
Val Hicks and Ann from
the Merry Maidens in Mojacar.
We are sure nobody else can boast such a fantastic lead
for their float!
Well done to all that
took part.
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MACS First venture with the
Christmas Sleigh (SEE PICTURES IN PHOTO GALLERY)
Macs
trailer, which is normally used for delivering and collecting
equipment for Macs patients, was converted to a sleigh with
Christmas lights and Christmas music playing.
Saturday night before Christmas MACS helpers and supporters rode
all along the Playa, they surprised the staff at Mercadona when
they parked outside, and went in as many bars and restaurants as
they could, shaking their glittery buckets.
The
Sleigh ended up at the Glad Rags Ball at the Kimrick, where
everyone came out and had their photograph taken on the sleigh
with Father Christmas.
Sunday we started off at lunchtime and had many requests for
Father Christmas to get off the sleigh and greet the children.
MACS made sure that they had lots of sweets ready for him to
hand out. There was something magical about the surprise
and awe with which the children acknowledged him.
People waved and shouted in English and Spanish as we rode
along; drivers sounded their horns adding to the fun.
Many
of the restaurants and bars we went in, again, wanted family
pictures taken with Father Christmas. He even had a wander
round Parque Commercial, where we met up with a teeny, weeny
Spanish boy, dressed as Father Christmas. More photographs were
called for.
Sometimes we worried that we may be intruding, and always asked
the venue managers if it was ok before we went in, but we were
welcomed and felt we added an unexpected dimension to their
Christmas festivities.
MACS would like to
say a big thank you to all the bar and restaurant owners who
welcomed us and allowed us to ask their guests to throw coins in
the bucket. Thanks to people in the Parque, outside
Mercadona, and the Spanish and English friends who enabled us to
raise some funds for the needs of Macs patients. It's a
difficult time for many, but even more difficult for people
suffering with cancer!
We,
as the Macs Group, need to respond to people who come to us with
needs, once they, or their loved one is diagnosed with cancer.
It is important that everyone knows how much MACS appreciate all
that our friends in Mojacar and surrounding areas as they are
aware that we need to raise monies to continue to give this
valuable support to people who turn to Macs for support and
friendship.
Thank you to everyone for making this first venture worthwhile:
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The
General Public for donating money into the buckets, no matter
how large or small the
amount.
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Restaurant and Bar Owners - Your support was invaluable!.
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Spectrum radio for announcing the event
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A special thanks to Rod Bridges who played a wonderful Father
Christmas, singing as we went along, keeping the generator
going, freezing on the Saturday night, and sweating his socks
off Sunday in the sunshine One thing his wife Ann said
was,"At least he didn't need any padding to look authentic".
We
raised 340 euros, so a big thank you to everyone who supported
us. Also we like to think that perhaps we provided a bit
of Christmas Fun whilst we raised much needed money!
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IMPORTANT
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MACS (Mojacar Area Cancer Support)
MACS Mojacar Area Cancer Support
would like to announce that The
Fundraiser in Turre, with
address at Avendia Almeria, 04639 Turre, is no
longer
supporting or connected with MACS with immediate effect.
We wish to make clear to the members of the public that MACS
will not
benefit financially or otherwise from the sale of
any items sold or donated by the General Public to The
Fundraiser.
We have decided to make this announcement in
order not to mislead any
of the General Public into making
any further donations of items to The
Fundraiser in the
belief that monies are being donated to MACS when in
fact
they are not.
Anyone concerned with his or her items
left at the shop should retrieve or attempt to re-claim their
goods directly from The Fundraiser.
We would also like to
make it clear that the above is not related to the
previous
management of The Fundraiser which was formerly Graham &
Pauline of the Word in Turre, who had, during their management
of the
shop, donated to MACS.
Finally, we would like
to take this opportunity to state that MACS
appreciates all
the help and support from the Public to date. We hope that you
will continue to support us at official MACS fundraising events
which enables the Group to provide much needed help &
specialised equipment to sufferers of cancer.
Thank you
for your understanding.
MACS Mojacar Cancer Support Group
Charity.
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Alvaron Café Bar
Every Friday evening - Quiz night + "Deal or no
Deal"
(a percentage of the takings will be donated to MACS)
GOLF TOURNAMENTS - Details
coming soon
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Second
Hand Book Sale
MiraFlores - Camping Los Gallardos
Thursday Evenings
Second Hand Books for
sale
1€ each
All proceeds are donated to
MACS
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Ongoing Fund Raising
Under her maiden name of Liz Miller, one of our members is the
author of a book titled, ‘Living with
Arthritis’.
The book is on sale at Harmony Gym and Celebrations for 8,50€.
and she is donating a proportion of the proceeds to Macs.
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Plus many local shops and businesses carry collection tins on their counters.
Our thanks in advance go to the
following businesses/clubs who have kindly agreed to help MACS
in raising monies for 2009
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Masons Almeria Lodge
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Marielas
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Indalo Bowls Club
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Sands Bar
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Blue Lagoon Bar
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Applications for events:
All MACS fundraisers will carry a letter of authority from MACS to collect monies on our behalf
Macs for 2009 will aim to run 1 or 2 events per year in their own right.
Information:
MACS is a registered charity here in Spain. All monies are kept wholly in Spain and are there to assist any one in need with a cancer related illness.
MACS rely on external support and donations. The group and the community is raising much needed funds for the immediate and future medical requirements/care of patients
e.g.; providing a professional hospital translator, translations, travel to and from hospitals/medical centres and group meetings, physcotherapy, help with childcare and much more.
MACS as a non-profit making organization holds a public trust to improve the quality of life.
MACS is an accountable organization clearly we aim to state our mission and purpose, articulating the needs of those being served, explaining how our programs work, and how much they cost and what benefits they will produce.
MACS freely and accurately shares information about its governance, finances and operations. It is open and inclusive in its procedures, processes and programs consistent with its mission and purpose.
MACS will always aim to be accountable to all those it exists to serve, to all those who support it, and to society.
MACS is responsible for mission fulfilment, leadership on behalf of the public interest, stewardship and quality.
MACS is responsible for:
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Doing what it says it will do.
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Maintaining relevance by meeting needs in a
changing environment.
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Enhancing the wellbeing of communities and society.
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Promoting inclusiveness within society.
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Educating the public, business, non-profit organizations and
government, including appropriate advocacy and lobbying to the good of the group.
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Maintaining effective governance and management.
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Generating adequate resources, managing resources effectively, supporting and recognizing volunteers, and appropriately compensating buddies/carers and members.
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Avoiding conflict of interest and abuse of
power.
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Striving for and achieving excellence in all
aspects of the group.
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Evaluating the total organization and its outcomes on an ongoing basis.
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