A BUSINESSMAN who battled cancer has high hopes for a fundraising expedition.
John McVey, 43, was diagnosed with tongue cancer a little over 12 months ago but thanks to his treatment has made a full recovery John, director of Global Lift Equipment in Flint, has now vowed to raise £25,000 for Cancer Research UK by completing a trek in Peru in May.
John explained: ‘Whilst having my treatment I made myself a promise to raise money for research into cancer and to help achieve this I decided to go on a trek in Peru in aid of Cancer Research UK.’
John, of Rhosesmor, is training hard in |
preparation for the challenges that lie ahead, but raising £25,000 is a tall order and he’s hoping for help in reaching his fundraising peak.
He will be funding the trek himself so all the money raised will go directly to Cancer Research UK.
The charity is dedicated to research on the cause, treatment and prevention of cancer.
Cancer Research UK’s annual research budget is in excess of £213m and it funds a team of 3,000 scientists and doctors. John said: ‘I would be grateful for any kind of help, from sponsorship, to donating a gift for an event taking part in one of my events or even organising one. |
‘I have already had a fabulous response from local companies donating prizes. Everyone has been so supportive.’ John has a busy fundraising schedule ahead over the next couple of months:
• He will be bag packing at Asda in Queensferry on Saturday, November 4.
• There will be Prize Bingo at Rhosesmor village hall on Wednesday, November 15, between 2pm-4pm.
• A car treasure hunt is arranged for Sunday, November 19, at 2pm, starting from the Springfield Hotel in Pentre Hall.
• Christmas Fair and fundraising event is arranged for Saturday, December 2. between 2pm-4pm at Rhosesmor Village Hall. |
John has also organised a painting competition, with the best painting of the North Wales Police helicopter winning a trip around the police air support base at Rhuddlan.
To enter the competition bring your paintings along to the Christmas fair and fund raising event at Rhosesmor at 2pm. Age categories for the competition are five-seven and seven-eleven.
if you would like to know more about John’s treatment or fundraising visit www.johnmcvey.co.uk, or call 01352 781940 and ask for Tracey. Donations can be sent to Global Lift Equipment, Units H42/H43, Ashmount Enterprise Park, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5YL |
