Networks First uses pedal power to support cancer charity

WORCESTERSHIRE IT firm Networks First has helped to raise £3,100 for Prostate Cancer UK by cycling 110 miles in the Stratford to Stratford cycle ride.

The two-day challenge saw the team from the firm make the ride from the Olympic Velodrome in Stratford, London via Stoke Mandeville, home of the Paralympics and arrive on the steps of the Town Hall in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire.  

Sallie-Ann Allen, Head of Operations at the firm and support crew member, said: “As a Midlands-based company we relished the challenge which has led on from last year’s fantastic Olympic and Paralympic games, and finishes pretty close to our own door step.

“Prostate cancer is a cause close to our hearts at Networks First, so choosing a charity to support was simple.  If detected in its early stages, there is a high successful treatment rate.  We’re proud to be raising much needed money for Prostate Cancer UK to support the great work they do.”

The team of riders were made up of representatives from various departments at the Redditch firm, from operations to consultants and the service desk to account managers.

The firm decided to sell sponsorship space on the team’s cycle jerseys to raise additional donations and received support from ENER-G, I-COM, Your Event Stay, BasePlus, Blackberry Design, Sync Life, Amillan, Cygnia, ip-Xchange, Fleet Alliance, and Kingsley Financial Planning. Avnet NetApp donated the NetApp-Endura racing jerseys for the challenge.

Pinsent Masons in a hurry to support Cure Leukaemia

A TEAM from law firm Pinsent Masons will be raising money for Cure Leukaemia when they participate in this year’s Bupa Great Birmingham Run.

The 18 runners comprise a Legal Director, Senior Associates, Solicitors, Associate Barrister, and support staff. The team is hoping to raise at least £1,500 for the charity from the race, which takes place on October 20.
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Cure Leukaemia is celebrating its 10th anniversary by launching a new £1m appeal, Cure Leukaemia for Kids. The aim of Cure Leukaemia for Kids is to raise as much money as possible to fund research and run as many new pioneering drug trials as possible.

Pinsent Masons’ Birmingham Head of Office, Greg Lowson said: “Cure Leukaemia is doing some ground breaking work in the region and we are proud to be able to support them.”

Coventry & Warwickshire FSB golf day supports baby hospice

THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) annual Warwickshire & Coventry Golf Tournament raised £220 for the Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice.

The golf tournament, held at Henley-in-Arden Golf Club, attracted a large number of entrants and the winner was Paul Flintoft, from Market Me, who won with 37 points, playing off a 24 handicap. Second place went to David Brooks, from Health Matters, with 35 points, playing off a 28 handicap. Third place was awarded to Steve Robinson, from Power and Energy Monitors Ltd, also with 35 points, but playing off a 13 handicap.  
 
This year’s team prize with a combined score of 80 points was won by Health Matters; and there were five entrants in the ladies tournament, with first place going to Marion Parsons, from Intelligent Locking Systems Ltd.

Ian O’Donnell, FSB Warwickshire and Coventry Regional Chairman said: “The golf tournament is a great opportunity for small businesses in the region to network, while raising money for charity. We are delighted to be supporting the Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice and hope that collectively the FSB and the local business community can raise money throughout the year for such an important and worthy charity.