A Folk and Country evening was held in Dronfield’s Pioneer Club on 17th December 2012 to raise both awareness and funds for CRY. Around 100 people attended the event and the main band for the evening (which included one of Elaine’s former teaching colleagues) gave their time for free. It was a very pleasant evening with
Neil Ward
The Great Cake Bake Coffee Morning in memory of Neil Ward
In November 2014 during Elaine’s presidency of Dronfield Inner Wheel, she held her first coffee morning to raise funds for screening in Dronfield. It was in conjunction with CRY’s Great Cake Bake held at the end of Raising Awareness Week. Over 40 people attended. It was a very special day.
Quilt Raffle in memory of Neil Ward
Some members of Dronfield Inner Wheel including Elaine made a patchwork quilt which was raffled for CRY. This raised £1000. Many thanks to Susanne Haywood who not only gave the fabric, designed the quilt but also guided the others throughout the making. The draw was made on 20th December 2012, the 20th anniversary of Neil Ward’s
Ian and Elaine Ward – Derbyshire
It was Friday, 18th December 1992, our last day at school: Neil aged 17 and in Y13, Alistair aged 15 and in Y10, my husband Ian from Sheffield University and myself a teacher but not at the same school as the boys. I’d been so proud that day as I’d taken in some professional photos of
CRY Update Magazine 64
Read the magazine here Issue 64 of the CRY Update looks back at a busy CRY summer from May to August 2014. Our flagship raising awareness event, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk, features in this issue with a full report and photos from the day. Also prominent is our Patron Pixie Lott’s terrific tour
Music in the Gardens in memory of Neil Ward
I was presented a cheque for £2,000 tonight (6th October) as my share of the money raised from Music in the Gardens in Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens over 4 nights from Thursday 17th July to Sunday 20th July. Eight charities received money – two per night. CRY was on the Thursday night when The Glen Miller Orchestra
CRY Update magazine 63
Read the magazine here This latest mailing brings you Issue 63 of the CRY Update, which looks back at CRY news and events from January to April 2014. A key fundraising and awareness raising event during this part of the year is, of course, the London Marathon; and you will find a write-up and photos of
CRY Update Magazine 62
Read Update 62 online here “Traditionally we have found that the last few months of the year are a very busy time, often with several major fundraising and raising awareness activities taking place. September finds our runners busy in the Great North Run and Run to the Beat events; whilst in October our annual Durham Riverside
CRY Great Cake Bake 2013
The second CRY Great Cake Bake took place on Friday 29th November 2013, as part of Raising Awareness Week. We would like to thank everybody who took part in the CRY Great Cake Bake and for helping to make the event such a success. Money is still coming in but we are delighted to say that
