HHHO teams up with Martineau Place for world record bid

ONE of Birmingham’s favourite charities has teamed up with a city shopping centre in a bid to set a world record.

Help Harry Help Others has paired with Martineau Place as it attempts to create a world record for the largest bracelet, the symbol of the charity.

The two organisations are now bidding to recruit volunteers from local schools, colleges, businesses and members of the public to get involved by making donations and creating beaded bracelets.

After being diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2007, Harry Moseley raised more than £750,000 for Cancer Research UK through the sale of handmade bracelets. HHHO continues to sell these bracelets and supporters of the new campaign will be invited to donate to receive one metre strips, which will then be wrapped around Martineau Place. Those who pay the £3 minimum suggested donation will also receive a bracelet.

Michele Jones, operations manager at Martineau Place said: “The bracelets we’re using are synonymous with the charity and we hope that the Guinness World Record attempt will gain further recognition for this incredibly deserving charity, as well as raising a great sum in the process.”

Georgie Moseley, mother of Harry Moseley and chairman of HHHO, added: “Harry created a charity which is completely unique and proved that you really can achieve anything in life if you are passionate about it.

“The giant bracelet represents Harry wrapping his arms around Birmingham, and uniting Martineau Place and its communities in a common cause, with colourful creations handmade with love.”

The current Guinness World Record stands at 615.5 metres and Martineau Place is looking to almost double this. For more information on getting involved contact enquires@hhho.org.uk.

Edgbaston forges links with armed forces charity Fisher House

EDGBASTON Stadium, home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club, has confirmed a new three-year partnership with Fisher House to be one of its Official Charity Partners.

Based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Fisher House provides free accommodation to the families of military patients being cared for at the hospital and builds on Edgbaston’s longstanding partnership with the armed forces.

As part of the new agreement Fisher House has renamed one of its en-suite family rooms as the Edgbaston Room, which the stadium hopes to fund through its activities each year, including its Warwickshire Legends v UK Armed Forces fixture on the club’s open day on May 17, a sponsored parachute jump and other initiatives.

Fisher House has 18 large family en-suite bedrooms, including the Edgbaston Room, and is purpose-built with disabled access throughout. There are also several communal rooms, including a cinema room and private garden providing a haven for patients to spend time with families, friends and colleagues away from the hospital ward.

Mike Hammond, Chief Executive of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, which operates Fisher House, said: “We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Edgbaston and grateful to the club and its fans for their support.”

Gareth Roberts, Commercial Director at Edgbaston, is pictured left with Mike Hammond, following the new deal.

Chop and Wok serves up a treat for Birmingham Children’s Hospital

BIRMINGHAM-based noodle bar, Chop and Wok, has nominated Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its 2014 charity of the year.

Chop and Wok will be supporting the hospital by making direct monthly donations totalling around £2,500. The business will also have collection jars in each of its five outlets in Birmingham, as well as its new London branch.

The money donated by Chop and Wok will be put towards creating modern and child-friendly environments, purchasing state-of-the-art medical equipment, and funding vital research into the prevention and treatment of childhood illnesses.

Aman Bhandal, Chop and Wok director, said: “We’ve recently had a new arrival in our family and so nominating a charity that will benefit children is one that is especially close to our hearts. Birmingham Children’s Hospital makes an amazing difference to the lives of sick children and provides immense support to their families.”

Phillippa Jones, corporate partnerships consultant, at BCH is pictured with Aman Bhandal, director, Chop and Wok.