Saffron staff celebrate 2010 Charity AchievementFollowing a year of fundraising, volunteering and advocacy for Macmillan Cancer Support, Saffron Building Society branches have been celebrating their year’s achievements.
By: Brand Experience Saffron Walden, Haverhill and Sawbridgeworth branch teamed up, together with departments from the Society’s Head Office, to raise awareness of Macmillan’s work – and to really put the ‘fun’ in to ‘fundraising’ Through cycle rides, mud baths, busking, coffee mornings and more, the team raised over £5000 for Macmillan – funds which will go towards Macmillan’s work all over the county. As Charity Champions, the Macmillan fundraising team has their total boosted a further £300 by the Society. The Society are also using a Macmillan Christmas e-card to celebrate the achievement of their winners. Lyn Crowe, Essex Fundraising Manager for Macmillan said: “We have been really impressed by the enthusiasm and creativity shown by Saffron’s charity teams. They have thrown themselves in to supporting Macmillan with a terrific sense of fun. The £5000 they have raised for us will make a huge difference to the support we are able to provide. “I’d like to thank and congratulate the staff at Saffron for all that they have achieved, and also thank Saffron’s customers who have been very generous in getting behind the staff and making the events so worthwhile.” Ends Branch groupings and who they supported in 2010. Colchester, Frinton and Halstead Macmillan Cancer Support – improving the lives of those affected by cancer. Haverhill, Sawbridgeworth and Saffron Walden Macmillan Cancer Support – improving the lives of those affected by cancer. Great Dunmow, Stratford and Brentwood Little Haven Hospice - respite breaks and end-of-life care for youngsters living with serious conditions. Royston, Ware and Bishop’s Stortford Kisses 4 Kids – Charity supporting children with serious or terminal illness through treats, leisure activities and granting wishes. Media: For more information on Saffron Building Society contact Jennifer Comerford or Inez de Koning at Lansons Communications 0207 294 3678 or email saffronbs@lansons.com. http://www.saffronbs.co.uk/ Note to newsdesk About Saffron Building Society Saffron Building Society has served the needs of the local community for over 150 years and is committed to doing so in the future. A mutual organisation, Saffron Building Society is owned by its 90,000 members and exists solely for their benefit. The Society employs over 120 staff across Anglia who understand our local customers needs, providing genuinely outstanding service, backed up by a product range that offers real value for money. # # # Brand Experience creates high quality visual communications for clients around the world. Working across all marketing channels, online, offline, print, digital and increasingly social media our client base is extremely diverse. Based in the UK End
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