Archive for the ‘CRU Fundraising Events’ Category

Dieppe to Paris and back!

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

A Fundraising Cycle for Christian Relief Uganda

By Robin Yeoman and Dan Roberts

I recently cycled 240 miles in 4 days from Dieppe to Paris and back with a great friend of mine, Dan. We wanted to do something to support the great work that is going on in Uganda and raising this money has presented us with a huge challenge. Self-funded, mapped and organized, it has been an absolute pleasure to undertake and it proves how easy it is to get out there and raise the awareness of CRU. Mukund Patel is a personal friend of mine who will be joining the teams Dental Mission in November – the money we have raised ensures people will benefit from all those saddle sores and sweaty brows!! Please follow our blog at www.2wheelygoodguys.tumblr.com to see more photos.

Please feel free to keep sponsoring – we are on £635 as we speak!!!

Dan Roberts & Robin Yeoman cycle to raise money for dental

Dan Roberts & Robin Yeoman cycle to raise money for dental

CRU NEWS – Just Giving

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Thank you to all those who are using Just Giving to send money to CRU since we launched the website.
With the very recent tough budget from the UK government, we wonder how this will affect giving to charity.
If you’d like to make a donation then
Just Giving is the easy way to do it.
Click on Donate Now box and you’re there.
It’s so quick.

Remember – your gift could change a life today

Rhona and Barbara’s night out with the Rotarians

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Barbara and Rhona gave a presentation to the Macclesfield Castle Rotary following the dinner they attended on Monday 15th Feb. 2010.

These Rotarian’s have been supporting CRU for over 10 years. They raised the money to help us with the Bore Hole that was put in at Maria’s Care several years ago. They also paid for goods to be flown out to Uganda and have often given us generous donations like the cheque they gave on Monday night, for which we would like to express our thanks.

We are always very grateful to all our supporters for helping us to fulfil the work we have to do in Kamuli and the surrounding areas.

Both Rhona and Barbara regularly give presentations to church, school and other groups about the work of CRU at Maria’s Care and in the surrounding district and also about the dental missions, which are Barbara’s passion. Click here to check out upcoming events or to contact the team if you would like a presentation.

Barbara and Rhona receive the cheque for £300

Barbara and Rhona receive the cheque

Members of Macclesfield Castle Rotary

Members of Macclesfield Castle Rotary

Members of Macclesfield Castle Rotary

Members of Macclesfield Castle Rotary

Members of Macclesfield Castle Rotary

Members of Macclesfield Castle Rotary

Rhona on the Road

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Rhona is delighted to talk to church, school and other groups to tell them about the work of Maria’s Care and CRU.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Bollinbrook Primary School who presented Rhona with an amazing amount following a recent visit on behalf of CRU.

Other engagements have included a trip to the Pinewood Hotel in Handforth on Tuesday 9th Feb to speak to the Inner Wheel Club of Alderley Edge and Bollin Valley ladies who presented Rhona with a cheque. Many thanks to all who contributed for their generosity.
The same group plan to donate more to CRU following a Bridge Drive and Afternoon Tea event at Prestbury Village Lawn Club on Thursday March 18th at 1-30pm. Tickets available from Mrs Ronice Taylor Tel; 01625 820046.

Rhona is presented with a whopping cheque for CRU at Bollinbrook Primary

Chloe & Samuel present Rhona with a whopping cheque for CRU at Bollinbrook Primary

Rhona speaking to the Inner Wheel Club of Alderley Edge and Bollin Valley  ladies

Rhona speaking to the Inner Wheel Club of Alderley Edge and Bollin Valley ladies

Ugandan Presentation at Harry Lawson Court

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Rhona gave a talk about the work done by CRU to an appreciative audience of senior citizens. These ladies thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon which finished with a lovely cuppa.
Rhona is always delighted to talk to groups, big or small, to tell them about the work of Maria’s Care and CRU. Click here to find out about the upcoming CRU events and the contact details if you would like Rhona to give a talk to your group.

Smiles all round - enjoying a refreshing cuppa

Smiles all round - enjoying a refreshing cuppa

Quiz night 2009

Monday, November 30th, 2009

A great night out was had once more at Tytherington High School in Macclesfield. This annual autumn event is a must for all quiz fans and lots of fun for those a little challenged in the quiz department. Great food, drink and atmosphere and a wonderful bonus of money raised for CRU’s ongoing work in Uganda. Around £850 was raised this time. Thanks to everyone who came to help or to participate.

CRU's Autumn Quiz night 2009

CRU's Autumn Quiz night 2009

St. Albans does it again!

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Keen CRU volunteer and fundraiser, Jim Tryon organised another splendid evening of song when the Cowbridge Welsh Male Voice Choir made its third visit to St. Albans within a period of 4 years on Saturday 26th September 2009. A whopping total of £3033.20 was raised for CRU. Thank you very very much to those who organised and helped and especially to the choir themselves.

cowbridge welsh male voice choir raises funds for CRU

cowbridge welsh male voice choir raises funds for CRU

A Dive for Dental Dosh!

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Some of our volunteers find interesting and exciting ways to raise money for the dental projects. Charlotte Edmunson, a volunteer due out on the March 2010 trip completely flipped out with a sky dive to raise money.

Charlotte's sponsored skydive to raise money for 2010 trip

Charlotte's sponsored skydive to raise money for 2010 trip