June 2013 - Costa Calida Chronicle

Clayre Cuts It For MABS
Clayre Burgess opened her salon, Hairy
Clayres in Los Belones, just over a year ago
and has already established a large, loyal
client base with both Spanish and English
ladies and gentlemen. Clayre has always
wanted to do voluntary work, but running a
business means that she doesn’t have any
spare time.
Clayre runs events to raise awareness of local
charities and she decided to run a ‘Cuta-Thon’
for MABS. Clayre and assistant,
Jessica Nelms, opened the salon on 6 May,
a day when they are normally closed, and
between them completed 25 haircuts, in return
for a donation to MABS. The salon was
buzzing and many people called in to support
the event. Local businesses supported
the event: delicious cakes and strawberries
dipped in chocolate were made by Antonio,
Clayre’s boyfriend and Head Chef at La
Manga Owners’ Club, the refreshments were
sponsored by H & H Properties, and local
florist, Jerens, supplied beautiful, individual
cream roses for each client who donated to
MABS.
MABS Volunteer, Beverly Taylor greeted
clients and offered refreshments. The whole
day proved to be great fun and was a huge
success, raising 450€ for MABS. “What
a great day” commented Beverly “Clayre
and Jess have worked so hard and we are
so grateful to them and everyone who supported
this event. All funds raised for MABS
help people affected by cancer in the Murcia
region.”
Bike For Life Does It For MABS
dear to all our hearts” remarked owner, Graham
Lewis. “Everyone has been touched by
cancer at some time in their life and we are
pleased to do whatever we can to help.”
MABS Helps Celebrate 125 th Anniversary
of Santiago de La Ribera
MABS was amongst the 35 local charities,
associations and pedanias invited to celebrate
the 125 th anniversary of Santiago de la
Ribera on 7 April. MABS Volunteers Alfonso
Fernandez, Graham Lord and Sue Thomason
were delighted to welcome a new Spanish
volunteer, Rafael Gomez, into their fold.
Rafael proved invaluable in getting across
information about the work that MABS does
in the region and his input was invaluable in
raising the MABS profile in the local Spanish
community.
In association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.com
On Friday, 19 April, JP’s Bar in Mil Palmeras
held a presentation night for their annual
charity event ‘Bike
for Life’, held on 30
March, in aid of local
charities.
Supporters of the
event included: JP’s
Bar and Restaurant,
and FamilyBikeHire.
com from Mil Palmeras,
together with
Bar UK, The Greenwich
and The Mail
Room in Torre de la
Horadada.
Over 70 riders took
part in the event, raising
a fantastic 2500€
so far, which was donated
to three local
charities, including
MABS Murcia. MABS
Care Coordinator,
Barbara Burks, received
a cheque for
1000€. “We’re absolutely
delighted” she
said. “We support
many patients in this
area and this donation
will be so helpful
in continuing that
support. We are really
grateful to everyone
who took part
and helped to raise so
much money for local
charity.”
JP’s Bar will continue
to organise this annual
event to raise
funds for local cancer
charities. “It’s a cause
“We have been members of the Hotel de
Asociaciones and Banco del Tiempo for some
time” said Sue, MABS Centre Manager in
San Javier. “Since opening the MABS Centre
and shops, we have been embraced by
the local community.”
The Hotel de Asociaciones brings together
local associations and charities, and the
Banco del Tiempo enables volunteers to
dedicate a set amount of time to a charity.
The Feria de Asociaciones was a huge success
with MABS raising over 100€ on the
day, handing out many information leaflets
in Spanish. “We help all nationalities and
we have several Spanish patients, but we
wanted to ensure that everyone in the local
Spanish communities is aware of what we
do.” commented Sue.
MABS Murcia is a registered charity (No.
7261) offering help and support to local people
of all nationalities who have been diagnosed
with or are being treated for cancer. If
you or someone you know would like some
confidential help or support call our HEL-
PLINE 693 275 779 or visit their website
www.mabsmurcia.com
MABS Cancer Support provides help in
many ways:
Drivers for hospital appointments
Equipment for nursing in the home – hospital
beds, ripple mattresses, etc.
Translators for doctor and hospital appointments
Therapy treatments
Telephone Support
One-to-one, professional counselling
Latest cancer information booklets
Share & Care Support Meetings
Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither do
we.
MABS helps all those affected by cancer,
whatever their nationality
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