An Airborne Photo Of Beverley Raises Funds For Daisy Appeal

An Airborne Photo Of Beverley Raises Funds For Daisy Appeal
March 7, 2023

The proceeds from a calendar that shows a bird’s eye view of Beverley have helped kick off a leading medical research charity’s 2023 fundraising campaign.

Originally launched to compensate for the effects of Covid, the Daisy Appeal was presented with £1,000 by Beverley and District Civic Society.

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Christmas Clutter Can Be Turned Into Cash With Daisy Appeal

Christmas Clutter Can Be Turned Into Cash With Daisy Appeal
January 5, 2023

One of the region’s leading charities is hoping to raise funds from a series of festive giveaways as it launches its first virtual charity shop.

The Daisy Appeal’s ebay outlet, launched in 2022, gives supporters an easy way to raise money and dispose of unwanted items. Claire Levy, Fundraiser for the Daisy Appeal, said the eBay outlet has been very successful.

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Prominent Business Leader Tours Medical Facility As Part Of Prize

Prominent Business Leader Tours Medical Facility As Part Of Prize
August 16, 2022

During one of the big events at Humber Business Week, a prominent member of the local business community visited Castle Hill Hospital to tour the facilities and collect his prize for the Daisy Appeal.

Garness Jones’ Group Managing Director Dave Garness won six bottles of champagne in a business card draw held by the Daisy Appeal at The Business Day event that concluded Humber Business Week.

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Swift Group Pledges Fundraising Support To The Daisy Appeal For Five Years

Swift Group Pledges Fundraising Support To The Daisy Appeal For Five Years
May 30, 2022

The UK’s largest manufacturer of touring caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes has pledged its support to a charity on its doorstep which is transforming detection techniques for serious medical conditions.

Swift Group, based in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, has confirmed the Daisy Appeal as one of its chosen charities and will help to raise funds for the ongoing development of life-saving and life-changing facilities and treatments at Castle Hill Hospital, which is also in Cottingham.

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Pint-Sized Businesses Boost Daisy Appeal

Pint-Sized Businesses Boost Daisy Appeal
March 29, 2022

A village micro-pub and other pint-sized businesses are helping the Daisy Appeal pursue its fundraising target as it works towards opening a UK-first Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC).

Regulars at the Centurion Arms in Brough are continuing their fundraising for the Daisy Appeal under new licensee Angie Tooke, who stepped into the role at the beginning of March.

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Daisy Appeal Takes Big Step Towards £8.5m Target With Major Donation

Daisy Appeal Takes Big Step Towards £8.5m Target With Major Donation
January 31, 2022

A charity that is working to improve the detection and treatment of cancer, heart disease and dementia has taken a big step towards its fundraising target with the help of leading property development company Wykeland Group.

Prof Nick Stafford, Chair of the Daisy Appeal, hopes other businesses will be inspired by the generosity of Wykeland as the charity approaches the final stages of fitting out a UK-first Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC) at Castle Hill Hospital in East Yorkshire.

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Sound Of Success As Musical Masterpiece Raises Funds For Daisy Appeal

Sound Of Success As Musical Masterpiece Raises Funds For Daisy Appeal
October 4, 2021

An international opera singer and an acclaimed East Yorkshire choir hit the high notes to help a leading charity bring in six grand going on seven grand by presenting songs from an all-time favourite musical in an exclusive setting.

Mezzo-soprano Katie Marriott, who has returned to Beverley following a career singing across Europe, was joined by the Wedding Belles singers, some volunteer nuns and the host of the event at Everingham Park, near Pocklington.

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Motor Group Backs Daisy Appeal Drive To Fund Cutting-Edge Research

Motor Group Backs Daisy Appeal Drive To Fund Cutting-Edge Research
September 17, 2021

The charity behind a campaign to raise £8.5 million to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital has received a £3,000 boost from the UK’s largest independent car retailer.

Staff at the York branch of Arnold Clark handed over the donation from the company’s community programme to support the Daisy Appeal, which has already raised more than £20m to fund cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for patients in the Humber region.

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Professor Embarks On Coast To Coast Walk To Support Daisy Appeal

Professor Embarks On Coast To Coast Walk To Support Daisy Appeal
September 9, 2021

A professor who played a key role in the progress of the Daisy Appeal is now backing the charity as a fundraiser with a coast to coast walk across the north of England.

Steve Haswell, who worked with the Daisy Appeal in his role as a professor in chemistry at the University of Hull, has been joined on the trek by his son Simon, who works in the laboratories at Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham.

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Mezzo-Soprano To Play Maria As Charity Brings Hidden Chapel Alive With The Sound Of Music

Mezzo Soprano To Play Maria As Charity Brings Hidden Chapel Alive With The Sound Of Music
August 19, 2021

An international opera singer is heading home to East Yorkshire to perform for a life-saving charity in an exclusive, hidden gem of a venue.

Mezzo soprano Katy Marriott, who has returned to Beverley following a career singing across Europe, will be joined by the Wedding Belles choir presenting songs from The Sound of Music at The Chapel of Saint Mary and Everilda at Everingham Park.

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Fundraising Is In The Family For Daisy Appeal Skydivers

Fundraising Is In The Family For Daisy Appeal Skydivers
July 5, 2021

The family of a man who died after a long battle with cancer has again stepped up to raise money for the charity which helped prolong his life.

Elliott Tate brought in more than £1,000 for the Daisy Appeal in memory of his Grandad, Bert Purdy, and now Elliott’s cousins have teamed up with a friend to donate more than £800 after jumping out of a plane.

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