Rotarians in Rugby have helped raise funds for a cancer charity

The Rotary Club of Rugby held an afternoon tea at the Sacred Heart Church Hall in Bilton on Saturday July 11

The event, which was raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, was attended by Rotarians, their friends and members of the community and as well as the afternoon tea, it also featured a raffle.

The club said that although the event had to be held earlier in the year than usual, “the turnout and the volume of cake eaten and the generosity of participants was not diminished”.

Rotarian Paula Boyd-Billing, organiser of the afternoon tea event. Photo supplied

placeholder image — Rotarian Paula Boyd-Billing, organiser of the afternoon tea event. Photo supplied

After organising the event for seven years, Rotarian Paula Boyd-Billings thanked fellow her Rotarians and their friends for the continued support in ensuring its success.

Club president Stuart Boulton, personally reflected on the funding of a Macmillan radiographer and said: “We should all be profoundly grateful that charities like Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie and hospices, are there to support individuals and families when they are needed most.”

“Every pound raised helps ensure that this essential care continues for those facing a cancer diagnosis yesterday, today and tomorrow.”

The event helped raise a total of £1804.77 for the charity.

Stuart added: “The Rotary Club of Rugby extends its thanks to all those who donated, baked, and attended to make the day a resounding success, and especially Paula, for her tenacity.”

For more information about the Rotary Club of Rugby, including about how to join the club, go to: https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=382 or go to the club’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofrugby