Colwall women launch Calendar Girls for breast cancer research
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
Women at Colwall Royal British Legion have created a charity calendar to raise £15,000 for breast cancer research.
Women at Colwall Royal British Legion have launched a charity calendar featuring 12 photographs to raise £15,000 for breast cancer research. The calendars are priced at £15 each, with 1,000 printed.
Chrissy Dunlop, one of the organisers, said breast cancer is close to the group because she and two others involved have had the disease, and all know someone affected by it. She stated: 'We're doing this because we don't want breast cancer to be a terminal prognosis, so we want this money to be put into research as well.' Dunlop noted that breast cancer affects men and young women as well as older women.
The calendar features women aged 31 to 78 photographed taking part in activities at the British Legion, including bingo, book club and pool. After launching on 3 October, 70 calendars sold on the first day, though momentum subsequently slowed. By the time the reports appeared, fundraising efforts had raised £2,650. Dunlop said keeping momentum going after the initial launch proved challenging but that the group had received good support from Colwall's businesses, many of which agreed to sponsor the project and help sell the calendars.
How it is being reported
- Colwall ‘Calendar Girls’ aim to raise £15,000 for breast cancer researchA group of women have launched a charity 'Calendar Girls' attempt to raise funds for breast cancer research.Malvern Gazette · 21 Oct, 05:00
- Colwall ‘Calendar Girls’ aim to raise £15,000 for breast cancer researchA group of women have launched a charity 'Calendar Girls' attempt to raise funds for breast cancer research.Worcester News · 21 Oct, 05:00
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