Steve hits airwaves with his marathon music mix World record bid to raise cancer cash
School gives cool kids their reward
ADJ who has battled cancer will have to do a lot of fast talking as he attempts to set a world record for the longest ever radio show.
Steve Evans, 48, from Macclesfield, began broadcasting from Bollington’s Hollin House Hotel on Friday, September 17.
He is currently in the middle of his airwaves epic and aims to finish on Sunday, September, 26 and beat the current record of 207 hours, 1 minute, 16 seconds.
Steve, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer nine years ago, is also using the marathon to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The dad-of-two said: “I’m allowed 2 hours rest a day for which I’ve created a playlist to keep things going. It’s tough in many ways, but I can’t think of a better reason for doing the job I love.
“Macmillan helped me with everything – my children, my mental state. I have no idea how I would have coped and kept us going without the support of the nurses and volunteers.
“They took my kids out to do normal things like the cinema and bowling, so that I could get on with the treatment and deal with all the fatigue and nausea without them having to see that all the time.
“It gave my son and daughter the time and space to have some fun, normal time away from the worry and upset of what I was going through. I will be forever grateful.”
Steve hosts shows on Greater Manchesterbased radio station ITM.
People can listen to him on the airwaves or even come to the hotel to watch.
He has been a regular fundraiser for Macmillan since being diagnosed - at which point his children were still young teenagers.
Steve, who lives near Macclesfield College, said: “I normally do the Macmillan coffee morning, but last year I couldn’t because of lockdown and my clinical vulnerability.
“So this year I wanted to do something different and very personal to show my gratitude to such a brilliant charity.”
Rose Tipton, from the charity, said: “Steve’s gone through so much like so many other people who have survived cancer and live with the effects of treatment.
“We know how important Macmillan’s support was for his children at that time and it’s wonderful that this year he is choosing to use his broadcasting talents to raise awareness and funds for Macmillan.”
If you want to donate to the cause visit GoFundMe.com/ GWR21.
IT was back to school for Macclesfield Academy students but a treat was served up to make it still feel like summer.
Pupils were given ice creams during their first week in the classroom as a reward for their hard work and good behaviour. Staff and prefects served the cooling snacks and there was also a welcome breakfast for parents of youngsters starting in year seven.
Headteacher Mat Galvin said: “We are thrilled to welcome students back.
“As part of our Ready Respectful and Safe campaign, we believe in rewarding students who have demonstrated a positive attitude towards their work, surroundings and each other.”
The school will host an open evening on Wednesday, October 6, from 4.30pm.