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CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG (cont) ROTARY CLUB
Death and support those living with a heart condition. Tickets are available from www.c-
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The following day Michael Coleran sets off on a challenge event that I’m sure Matt, being a fan of both castles and cycling himself, would have loved to have done with him. Here’s Mike’s story in his own words: ‘On Mon 19th Sept I will set off on a four day, 260 mile bike ride to raise funds to provide free heart screening at Garstang Academy for local young people. Starting at Greenhalgh Castle in Garstang and finishing at Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island, visiting a further 20 castles along the way - that’s 22 castles, the same number of years that Matthew lived before becoming a victim of Young Sudden Cardiac Death Syndrome. ‘My eldest brother, Keith, would have been 80 this year, but he died suddenly aged 38 with an undiagnosed heart problem. This ride is for Matthew and Keith. I will be riding solo with my wife providing car support. Every £60 raised will pay for a local young person to get a free heart screening locally, potentially saving a life. I have set my fundraising target at £600 - that will provide potentially lifesaving heart screenings for ten 15 to 35 year olds’. We wish Mike all the best with his endeavours and will be with him in spirit all the way. If you’d like any further info or to sponsor Michael go to https://www.justgiving.com/
fundraising/mike-colerans-northerncastles-bike-ride
After all that excitement, on Sat 24th Sept. we’ll be on the market stall outside Garstang Town Hall, 9:00am – 3:00pm, with lots of bargains to be had.
Paula Hesmondhalgh t: 07785 106 976 e: paulahez.ph@gmail.com fb: @The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund
Rotary held the delayed drawing of the 200+ Club at the end of July. There were 9X£10 winners, 10X£25 winners and one winner of the top prize of £500. Congratulations to all the ticket holders with over £700 going to the club’s charity fund. The next draw will be held towards the end of December. You don’t have to be a Rotarian to join the 200 + Club, just contact the name at the bottom of this article. As past winners, the club hosted the final of the Rotary District 1190 (Cumbria and Lancashire) Quiz. Over 30 clubs took part on the quiz. Rounds were somewhat delayed because of Covid, but the finalists were Rotarians from Rossendale and Appleby. 30 or so Rotarians and friends enjoyed an evening of quizzing and friendship at the Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Centre. Appleby ended as winners in close competition.
Roger Mason 07789 013 259
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