The efforts of YCR fundraisers and the general public are crucial in supporting vital research which investigates the cause of cancer and the development of more effective treatments.
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Symphony of Lights
Harrogate based, Yorkshire Cancer Research has launched its latest fundraising initiative, Symphony of Lights, in partnership with Harrogate Borough Council, and with a little help from local actor Reece Dinsdale (Coronation Street's Joe McIntyre).
The Symphony of Lights initiative is a way of expanding the current winter lights to be found on the Stray and members of the public and local businesses will be encouraged to buy a light, a garland of lights or a whole tree of lights, in remembrance of or on behalf of a loved one, family member or special event.
Harrogate Borough Council has donated the first two trees and they have been switched on by Councillor Mrs Pat Jones, Mayor of the Borough of Harrogate and local actor Reece Dinsdale; who can currently be seen on Coronation Street as Gail Platt's boyfriend Joe McIntyre.
The popular lighting display is currently on show for five months of the year, from October to March and Yorkshire Cancer Research hopes to raise £10,000 from the initiative.
People can take part by making a one off donation of £10 for a single bulb; £100 for a garland, or £1500 for a whole tree.
All dedications will be placed on the Yorkshire Cancer Research website (www.ycr.org.uk) and participants will also receive certificates.
Councillor Don Mackenzie, Cabinet Member for Planning and Transport at Harrogate Borough Council said: "We are delighted to be working with Yorkshire Cancer Research on a project that will raise money for them to continue their research and at the same time enhance the winter beauty of the Stray and the current very popular winter wonderland lighting scheme."
Sally Crerar, Head of Community Fundraising at Yorkshire Cancer Research said:" In working in partnership with the council we hope to create a symphony of lights, further boosting the attractiveness of the town and potentially footfall to Harrogate businesses. In addition to that, if 20 more trees are lit, Yorkshire Cancer Research would receive £10,000 for vital cancer research."
If you would like to purchase a light, a garland of lights or a whole tree, please click here to download and print the registration form. Once you have filled out the form please return to our head office:
Yorkshire Cancer Research
39 East Parade
Harrogate
HG1 5LQ
Please note: It is not necessary to print both pages, as the first page may require alot of ink.
Alternatively you can call the events line on 01423 877 210 and ask for a registration form by post
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Reece Dinsdale - Photograph by Richard Workman |
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