When MABS Murcia volunteer, Val Vickery, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer it was a huge shock for her and hubby, Malcolm. As key members of the MABS team, they have raised a great deal of money with the weekly MABS book sale outside The Arches in Los Alcázares. Needless to say, fellow MABS volunteers rallied round and they have received lots of support whilst Val has undergone a major operation and now, during her ongoing chemotherapy treatment.
Val continues to help Malcolm on the bookstall each week “It keeps me focused” she says “and the summer is always such a busy time for us.” They work very much as a team and are well known to residents and holidaymakers in Los Alcázares. They both knew that, with an aggressive course of chemotherapy, Val would quickly lose her hair and Malcolm wanted to do something to make sure that she didn’t feel out of place when it happened. He came up with the idea of having his own head shaved to keep her company and then the idea began to snowball.
When The Arches owner, Ali, heard about it, she was happy to help Malcolm make it a fundraising event for MABS. Word soon spread and MABS supporter, Suzy G, offered to entertain everyone at the event. The news reached MABS sponsors, Iceland Overseas in San Javier, and Martin Lawrence of Customer Services immediately volunteered to join Malcolm and have his head shaved too. “This is turning into quite an event and I am delighted that Suzy and Martin are joining me” commented Malcolm.
The sponsored head shave will take place at The Arches in Los Alcázares on Thursday, 15 September (7.30 pm for an 8.00 pm start) and tickets are available at The Arches for just 5 € each, which includes a buffet. If you would like to sponsor Malcolm and Martin, or if you would like tickets, please call Malcolm on 968 135 346 or email info@mabsmurcia.com
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