Our fantastic fundraisers

Seven work colleagues from Asda Portlethen raised the fantastic amount of £3,450 for Friends of ANCHOR by holding a host of fun and games at the supermarket and also  organising fundraisng events in the community including a quiz night and disco. Angela Grieg, Agnes Taylor, Debbie Carter, Doreen Jenkins, Sheena Stephen, Theresa Endersen and Yvonne Mortensen all put a tremendous amount of time and energy into their fundraising activities with help from Yvonne's son, Mark and the support of their General Store Manager, David Ritchie and other co-workers. The general public also helped to boost their total during the fund raising events held in store. We would like to thank the girls and Mark for all their support, also a big thank you to Asda and everyone who cotributed.

Pictured left to right:  David Ritchie, Agnes Taylor, Theresa Endersen, Debbie Carter, Angie Grieg, Yvonne Mortensen, Sheena Stephen & Doreen Jenkins.

Congratulations to Simone Thorpe who married Martyn Shepherd on Friday 27 August 2010 at Ardoe

 House Hotel, Blairs, Aberdeenshire. Their generous wedding guests contributed to a collection at the

 couple's reception and raised £245.45 for Friends of ANCHOR. They chose to support the charity as

 Simone Mum is receiving treatment at the ANCHOR unit at present. Thank you to everyone who

donated and our very best wishes to the new Mr & Mrs Shepherd.

Pictured: The happy couple cutting their cake. 

Thank you to Carol & Richard Smith, Ian Lindsay and all the staff members at PHS Washrooms, in Dyce, Aberdeen who helped to raise £227.00 for Friends of ANCHOR. The money was raised from a raffle which was held earlier in the summer. The organisers, Carol and Richard would like to thank local businesses and companies in Aberdeen who generously donated prizes for the raffle. Jane & David Hipsen also contributed to the total in loving memory of their beloved daughter, Amanda. Friends of ANCHOR would like to thank everyone who helped raise this welcomed donation.

Lynn Hay married David Jex on Saturday 31 July 2010 at Thainstone House Hotel, Inverurie.

The happy couple came to the Friends of ANCHOR office and made a generous donation when

they purchased Friends of ANCHOR key rings and pin badges which they used as favors for

their guests at their wedding reception. The charity would like to thank them both for their

support and wish them a very happy future together.

Pictured: The very happy bride & groom

A group of friends, Jacqui Campbell, Gail Harrison and Karen Stevenson have raised £18,500 for Friends of ANCHOR. They started fundraising last November 2009 in support of Jacqui's sister, Fiona, who was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 months previously. Very sadly Fiona passed away on July 15 after a brave battle. Fiona was involved in some of the fund raising activites and she was delighted the group had reached and exceeded their £10,000 target. Jacqui, Gail and Karen walked the West Highland Way earlier this year (2010) and held a variety of events including coffee mornings and bake sales. Two other friends, Alan Fergusson and Alan Flint also helped boost the total by running the Balmoral 10K race.

Friends of ANCHOR would like to thank Jacqui, Gail and Karen for their tremendous hard work and support in raising this phenomenal amount. We would also like to thank the two Alans and everyone involved in organising, and running the events as well as all the very generous sponsors and supporters.

Pictured from left to right; Karen Stevenson, Gail Harrison & Jacqui Campbell during the cheque presentation.