FUNDRAISING

FACA BIG "THANK YOU" to the people who have made donations to-date to MACS 

or email macscancersupport@live.co.uk

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FUTURE EVENTS

to be advised

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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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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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Our thanks to Angela Searchfield who organised the Gala  (see below for photo's)

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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 23^rd 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 6^th 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:

q        The General Public for donating money into the buckets, no matter how large or small the        amount.

q        Restaurant and Bar Owners - Your support was invaluable!.

q        Spectrum radio for announcing the event

q        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