Newbury RFC scores top sum for cancer charity

Newbury Rugby Football Club proudly celebrated its eighth annual Pink Day at the weekend.

On Saturday, Newbury RFC hosted a fundraising day in support of Newbury Cancer Care – which raised almost £6,000.

And donations are still be made through its JustGiving page.

The event consisted of an auction, a raffle and a bucket collection for the charity.

Pink was the theme of the day, led by four pink ladies who raised £1,400 in bucket donations.

Other generous donations by individuals and businesses boosted the total by £3,000.

Newbury RFC president, David Jones, said: "To be able to support this charity and say thank you to 40 of our local sponsors, as well as both Blues beating Witney 31-12 and the ladies beating Supermarine 90-0, it was a near perfect day.

"We are delighted to support this excellent charity and develop even stronger community ties in the future."

Chairman of Newbury Cancer Care Dave Ormrod added: "What a fantastic afternoon. The commitment shown by the club and the generosity of the supporters on the day provided a memorable 'pink experience'.

"The many cancer patients in West Berkshire will see the benefits of the club's work over the coming weeks and months."

Mr Jones added: "We are probably the biggest community-based sports club in West Berkshire in terms of participation and events held at the club.

"Also, 14 of the 18 members of Saturday's squad played through the junior section."

Visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/newbury-rugby-club-pink-day-2023 to continue supporting the charity.

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