Alison’s 20 fundraisers for charities
A WOMAN who lost her brother and father within days of each other is marking 20 years since their deaths with a staggering 20 fundraising events.
Alison Moore, from Barkisland, was 23 when her brother Paul Clark lost his battle with cancer, aged 21.
He had been diagnosed with cancer in his knee bone at 18 and the disease eventually spread to his lungs.
Just 12 days after he died, their father Geoff Clark also passed away. Officially, the cause of death was recorded as lobar pneumonia but Alison believes it was her brother’s death that took its toll.
“My dad was a fit and well man, “she said. “To me he died from a broken heart.”
Alison has been involved in fundraising for cancer charities ever since but wanted to commemorate the two decades since her brother and father’s deaths.
“I wanted to mark it in a positive way, “she said.
She and her family have already completed 19 of the challenges, including a triathlon, bake sale, climbing the Yorkshire Three Peaks, and a garden party organised by her mum, Jeanette Clark, of Mytholmroyd. Alison’s children - 11-yearold Sam and seven-year-old Olivia - have also joined in, taking part in a mini marathon in Manchester.
The final event - Glitz and Glamour Girls’ Night In - is tomorrow at The Venue in Barkisland. More than 430 people are expected to attend.
The fundraisers have raised £23,500 so far, and Alison is hoping the last one will take that total to £30,000.
“I want to thank everybody for their help. The support of friends, family and local businesses has been overwhelming.”
Proceeds will be split between various charities close to Alison’s family’s hearts.
To donate, visit https://www. justgiving.com/fundraising/alison-moore41 or https://www. justgiving.com/fundraising/alison-moore40.
The support of friends, family and local businesses has been overwhelming
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