Lichfield goes green as cancer charity takes over Three Spires
LICHFIELD city centre is set to go green on Saturday June 18 with a major fund-raising day for a cancer charity.
Three Spires Shopping Centre will once again be taken over by Macmillan Cancer Support with a street fair, family activities and prizes from retailers.
The event, which runs from 11am to 4pm, features a hog roast and face painting,while Muggy, the Macmillan mascot, will also be putting in an appearance.
The 2016 Macmillan Takeover Day has been organised by the charity’s Lichfield and Tamworth Villages Committee, to help raise awareness of the charity and the work it does.
The inaugural event last year raised more than £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, which provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer.
Over the past five years the Lichfield and Tamworth Villages Committee has raised more than £80,000 with a wide variety of events, and is now appealing for more volunteers to join them to help hit the £100,000 mark.
Three Spires Shopping Centre Manager Lisa Prokopiou said: “Last year’s event raised thousands for the charity, thanks to the support of visitors, and it was a great, fun day.
“We are very happy to be going green again for Macmillan Cancer Support and I hope that we have another great turn-out.
“Cancer is an illness that affects so many people and Macmillan does sterling work in the community – I am sure that our shoppers will be very generous on the day.”
Claire Morden from Macmillans Lichfield and Tamworth Villages Committee said: “A variety of attractions will be available on the day from face-painting to cake stalls and a hog roast, raffle and tombola, with every penny raised going to benefit Macmillan.
“If anyone is moved to want to volunteer, then someone will be available to chat about what is involved.
“Whilst raising funds for Macmillan is our primary goal, we hope people who attend, will also see that fundraising can be fun. Awareness and fundraising really do go hand in hand!
“For those who have questions or concerns about cancer or caring for someone who has been diagnosed with cancer, we have also arranged for a Macmillan professional to be on hand to offer guidance and support.”
Claire added: “By 2020 one in two people will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, Macmillan is working to ensure that as the demand for cancer services rises, people affected by cancer wherever they are in the UK, have access to the best cancer information and support in their local community.
“We know that cancer can be the loneliest place and now more than ever we need people to support Macmillan to help ensure no one has to face cancer alone.”
The Macmillan Cancer Support takeover day will run from 11am to 4pm at the Three Spires Shopping Centre, Lichfield on Saturday, June 18.
If you would like to donate prizes for the raffle or tombola please contact Claire on 01543 444 959.
About Macmillan Cancer Support
When you have cancer, you don’t just worry about what will happen to your body, you worry about what will happen to your life. At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything and we’re here to support you through.
From help with money worries and advice about work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk, we’ll be there. We are millions of supporters, professionals, volunteers, campaigners and people affected by cancer. Together we make sure there’s always someone here for you, to give you the support, energy and inspiration you need to help you feel like yourself again. We are all Macmillan.
No one should face cancer alone. Call us free on 0808 808 00 00 (Monday to Friday, 9am–8pm) or visit macmillan.org.uk
