Friday, 28 October 2011

TWO WELL KNOWN CHARITIES SHARE THE GIVING


Both MABS Cancer Support Group and Jalon Valley HELP are known for their
giving and caring.

This week MABS was fortunate to share the fundraiser that Jalon Valley HELP put on
during their PINK WEEK earlier this month.

Jalon Valley Help President, Rhonda Ryan, presented a cheque for 1,052 euros to
MABS President, Jacquelyne Phillips MBE, at the MABS get together at MABS Centre
for Therapy in Sol Park, Javea.


As Rhonda, still pretty in pink, explained

“During our ‘Pink Week” at the beginning of October we raised over 2000 euros
from our coffee morning and in our Charity shops. We decided that 50% should go
to MABS and 50% should go to Aspanion, the cancer care centre for children at
Lafé Hospital in Valencia. 
For those who don’t know of Lafé Hospital, it’s like Spain’s equivalent of the UK’s
Great Ormond Street and they have a big department researching children’s
cancers”.

Jacqui Phillips expressed the thanks of the MABS Cancer Support Group to
Rhonda and to everyone at Jalon Valley HELP for their generosity and
thoughtfulness by saying:

“You can be assured that this money will make a huge difference to what we can do
in the Jalon Valley area and throughout the Costa Blanca.”


Its a crazy world.............

Monday, 17 October 2011

GRAN ALACANT CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

MABS AREA OFFICE AT GRAN ALACANT will be holding their "Get-together Christmas Bazaar" on Tuesday, December 6th at Molly Malone's Bar (Carabassi Complex).


Area Office Coordinator, Jan Wright, invites everyone to be in Molly Malone's at any time between 2.30pm and 5.00pm for Free Tea/Coffee and Mince Pies.

"This is the time for our Volunteers to get together with people who would like to come along and learn more about MABS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP and, hopefully, then become volunteers and/or fundraisers themselves. In this area we so desperately need more of you to join us in our voluntary work" says Jan, who adds "We look forward to seeing you all!" 

If you cannot make it on the day but have time, even just an hour a week is helpful, please call Jan on 966 697 754 or her colleague,Angela, on 965 060 182 .

Thursday, 13 October 2011

GRAN ALACANT PRESENT "ITS A CRAZY WORLD"

Jan and Angela

Jan and Angela, two coordinators at the MABS Grand Alacant Area Office, have announced a great new Dinner Show which will take place on three consecutive nights - November 14/15/16 - at Molly Malones at the Carabassi Complex.

Entitled "Its a Crazy World" it is guaranteed to be a huge success.

For a great meal and the show as well the price is just Euro 15 per person - excellent value and a great fundraiser for MABS.

It's bound to be a sellout at this price so please book your place quickly by calling one of these numbers: 966 698 306 or 966 697 016 or 966 699 8704 - Jean, Lin and Sue are standing by to take your calls!

Saturday, 1 October 2011

MABS 2012 CALENDAR

Watch out very soon for the MABS 2012 Calendar featuring fabulous photos from around Spain. The Calendar will be available from all of the MABS Charities Shops at a very reasonable price.

This is the perfect stocking filler for friends and family in the UK so they can see why you live in such a beautiful country.

If you would like to pre-order a Calendar, please call our PR Dept on 966 856 379.

MABS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP RECEIVES AMAZING GIFTS!

The MABS Sol Park Centre opened in June 2009 to provide cancer patients, their families, carers and friends with emotional and practical support such as confidential counselling by qualified counsellors, and complementary treatments and therapies.

On September 27th, over 60 people gathered to see three organisations make presentations to the Group.

The Costa Blanca Business Association presented a lymph control laser machine to MABS President, Jacquelyne Phillips MBE, for use by MABS therapists at the Centre.

CBBA´s President, Sr Jesus Francisco Negrillo said

“We are delighted that our fundraising so far has been able to pay for this   lymph control laser machine, and we hope that it will bring many benefits to the patients helped by MABS. So far this year the CBBA members have taken part in the Race for Life in April, and have held a rastro stall in Pedregeur in May, raising a total of over €2500 to buy this much needed equipment.  On behalf of the Costa Blanca Business Association, and in memory of our member and MABS Vice President, Frances Sawyer, we are pleased to present this equipment to MABS.” 

Jalon & Orba Lions presented a wonderful storage cabinet and vertical blinds, both for the treatment centre.
Their President, Anna Cameron said “We always enjoy the fundraising we do for MABS and we know that the things we provide are very necessary to the group”.

Moraira and Teulada Lions presented six comfortable commode armchairs and six ripple mattresses.
Their President, Dr Nico Dekkers, said “It’s a thank you for the work you have done and will do in the future for our members”.

All three of the organisations present have worked hard to fund-raise for MABS and Mrs Phillips recognised them for their tireless work at today’s event and would like to again, publicly, say “Thank you!”


Pictured are CBBA´s President, Sr Jesus Francisco Negrillo, and MABS President, Jacquelyne Phillips MBE.

MABS GATHERS AT EL CISNE

On Friday, several charities were hosted at the El Cisne Rastro in Benidorm and MABS Cancer Support Group made a happy day of it, selling contributed items and lots of books.
People are very generous in giving these items for sale and we thank them all, as well as our hosts at El Cisne and our many customers.

ATTACHED PICTURE shows the team manning the booth - Linda Coughlin with Lyn and Johnny Chambers.

MABS LA MARINA DREAMS TEAM

During August and September, management, staff and customers at Bar Dreams on La Marina, have generously made two donations totaling 340 euros to MABS Cancer Support Group.
On September 14th, Bob Clayton - MABS Area Coordinator for the La Marina Branch – presented two ‘Certificates of Appreciation’ to Pam, her staff, and the team of fundraisers from Dreams Bar to say thank you for their efforts. There was special recognition of the 190 euro donation in memory of the late Mrs. Marguerite Elliott.
Fundraising is an important part of the work done by volunteers to keep the work of the Cancer Support Group moving ahead.
“Without people like our friends at Bar Dreams, we would not be able to continue our support work; we are very grateful t them all” said Bob last week.

ATTACHED PICTURE shows the fundraising team.

LOCAL BUSINESS TEAM OFFERS TO HELP MABS CANCER SUPPORT

UPCOMING MABS FUNDRAISING EVENTS IN COSTA BLANCA

Below are events actually put on by MABS as well as events put on by our many supporting fundraisers in restaurants, bars and clubs around the Costa Blanca. 

Oct 8th evening             CAMEO at EL CID RESTAURANT, BENIDOLEIG  - 18€ per person for dinner and show. A 3€ per person donation will be made to MABS.  Tickets now available from Cameo Box Office - 656 483 645 Open: 10.00h to 14.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Oct 13th                       We’re sorry but the GUITAR RECITAL AND DINNER AT RESTAURANT MESENA, JAVEA has SOLD OUT already!
Oct 28th 7pm               CBBA HALLOWEEN BALL AND GALA DINNER at Oliva Nova Beach and Golf Hotel in Oliva Nova, just north of Denia.  CBBA have been raising money for MABS throughout 2011 in memory of Frances Sawyer, a member of CBBA and also co-founder of MABS. Featuring the Joanna James Jazz Quartet, the Backbeat4 Beatles with a John Lennon tribute and a disco to finish the evening. The cost is €30per person. Information and Tickets from Fiona Hulme on 675 039 952, or email fhulme@cobrosdirectos.com.
Why not bring the kids and dress them in scary outfits’? They must be 12 yrs and under will be in a separate children’s room with their own entertainment. €11 per child including food and prizes for children´s Halloween fancy dress.
Why not stay over and make a weekend of it? Contact Janet by email on jbate@olivanova.com about special rate of €60 dbl/€45 sngl inc breakfast.

Oct 29th 7pm               ROLLER COASTER OF LOVE FEATURING CAMEO at Inn on the Green, Javea (Bowls Club). €15 includes 2 course meal with wine and the SHOW at 9pm. A raffle will be held in aid of MABS Cancer Support Group. Tickets now available from Cameo Box Office - 656 483 645 Open: 10.00h to 14.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Nov 5th evening            MABS MOONLIGHT WALK. Forget the fireworks; create your own during a 10 km round-trip walk between Javea Port and Arenal. The €10 fee includes your tee-shirt. More info next month.

Nov 12th 10am-4pm     MABS BOOKSTALL at Iceland, Javea. Come along an browse the bookstall where every item is just ONE EURO! If you can donate unwanted books, please take them along to Iceland in the weeks leading up to the sale.

Dec 7th 7.30pm            MABS XMAS HOG ROAST at Browns Restaurant, at the Colmar – just outside Campello. More about this event next month!

December                    MABS XMAS DINNER DANCE – Look out for further details and date of this fabulous event!