STAFF at a Whitchurch estate agency played their part to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Research with a coffee morning last week.
Staff at Barbers in High Street, took part in one of the many nationwide events held simultaneously on Friday, September 29, along with branches in Market Drayton and Shrewsbury.
Mark Hayes, director of sales in Whitchurch, said staff were delighted to take part in the coffee mornings and raised more than £500 for the cancer charity.
He said: “This was a testament to the power of our community and fantastic team spirit.
“This annual event, held with the purpose of raising funds and awareness for those battling cancer, saw us greeting clients old and new, friends, family and even the highways team working on the High Street in Whitchurch.
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“Each office provided a fabulous display of homemade cakes, tarts and biscuits and our Whitchurch office even had the regular Friday visit from the Whitchurch ‘Town Pirate’ Guy Hepworth who checked out the array of treats available, adding his usual upbeat style to the event.
“Market Drayton office had a raffle, with a wonderful Made in Shropshire hamper donated by David Wilson Homes, plus a beautiful fruit cake from Molly's Cakes & Bakes.
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“The “icing on the cake” was the substantial amount we all raised that morning of £522 across the company plus more online donations.”
Mark Hares added that he and his staff were ‘overwhelmed’ with all the team’s generosity in helping to promote and support this event but also the kindness and donations from everybody who called into our offices.
He said: “Raising money for Macmillan Cancer is a cause close to my heart and having seen what they do firsthand means so much helping them to raise essential funds, so thank you to everybody involved.”
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