Clayre Burgess opened her salon, Hairy Clayres in Los Belones, just over a year ago and has already established a large, loyal client base. The salon is always busy with both Spanish and English ladies and gentlemen. Clayre has always wanted to do voluntary work, but running a business means that she doesn’t have any spare time to devote to it. So, on occasions, she runs an event to raise awareness of a local charity and she decided to run a ‘Cut-a-Thon’ for MABS Cancer Support Group in Murcia.

Clayre and assistant, Jessica Nelms, opened the salon on 6 May, a day when they are normally closed, and between them completed 25 haircuts, in return for a donation to MABS. The salon was buzzing and many people called in to support the event and have a cup of coffee and a cake.

Local businesses also supported the event: delicious cakes and strawberries dipped in chocolate were made by Antonio, Clayre’s boyfriend and Head Chef at La Manga Owners’ Club, the refreshments were sponsored by H & H Properties, and local florist, Jerens, supplied beautiful, individual cream roses for each client who donated to MABS.

MABS volunteer, Beverley Taylor, was on hand to help greet clients and offer refreshments. The whole day proved to be great fun and was a huge success, raising 450€ for MABS Murcia. “What a great day” commented Beverley. “Clayre and Jess have worked so hard today and we are so grateful to them and everyone who supported this event. All funds raised for MABS Murcia remain here to help people affected by cancer in the Murcia region.” Help and support provided by MABS Murcia includes:

• Drivers for hospital appointments
• Equipment for nursing in the home – hospital beds, ripple mattresses, etc.
• Translators for doctor and hospital appointments
• Therapy treatments
• Telephone Support
• One-to-one, professional counselling
• Latest cancer information booklets
• Share & Care Support Meetings

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MABS Supporters and friends celebrated St George’s Day in style at La Vida restaurant in El Pareton. The sun shone and attracted a crowd to enjoy fun, music, fashion show, prize draws and friendship, raising funds for MABS Mazarrón. MABS volunteers modeled clothes from the MABS shop in Totana.

The day started with the arrival of St George and his trusty steed, Soraya, a beautiful grey, which is a rescued horse. Owner, Teresa Hicks, was a little worried about how she would react to crowds, but she was the perfect ambassador and stole the hearts of everyone who met her.

Soraya was abandoned by her owners 8 years ago, left in a livery yard in Lorca with an uncertain future as there was no one to pay for her keep. She was also very lame through neglect and could not be sold as a riding horse either. Teresa said “It is one of the craziest things I have ever done in my life, but I paid off the back livery fees (approx 2,000€), got her papers transferred to my name and took her away.”

For 4 years Soraya suffered abscess after abscess in her front hoof and was on and off lame for the entire time. With careful care and a good farrier she has been sound now for around 4 years and has become a lovely little riding horse, although not an easy ride! She is, however, almost blind in one eye and very nervous of just about everything, but she is so sweet natured that everyone loves her. She is around 20 years old now. “The event at La Vida was her first real public appearance and I am so very proud of her.” remarked owner, Teresa Hicks from the Costa Cálida Chronicle. “She coped with the crowds and gave her hoof to all the kids in exchange for polos.”

MABS Mazarrón raised 503.65€ on the day, with donations still coming in. “We’re so grateful to La Vida and everyone in El Pareton for organising such a wonderful event. This is the first time that Spanish businesses in El Pareton have supported a charity and donated prizes for the raffle and it’s been a huge success.” said MABS Co-ordinator, Zue Burgess. Special thanks should go to:

• Lynn and Andy – La Vida Bar
• John Figg (DJ Johnny F)
• Teresa Hicks, Costa Cálida Chronicle
• Cristobel Electrodomesticos – El Pareton
• Lopez Milan Garage – El Pareton
• Ferreteria – El Pareton
• Sam Mobile hairdresser
• Joan and Bill
• Camposol Laundry Service
• Juanjo y Mari
• Isabel Aivero
• Lali
• Hazel and Shaun Dog Grooming
• Den Computers for camera work.
• All the helpers at La Vida and from MABS Mazarrón

CANCER DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE
AND NEITHER DO WE
MABS HELPS ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER, WHATEVER THEIR NATIONALITY

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On Friday, 19 April, JP’s Bar in Mil Palmeras held a presentation night for their annual charity event ‘Bike for Life’, hled on 30 March, in aid of local charities. Supporters of the event included: JP’s Bar and Restaurant, and FamilyBikeHire.com from Mil Palmeras, together with Bar UK, The Greenwich and The Mail Room in Torre de la Horadada.

Over 70 riders took part in the event, raising a fantastic 2500€ so far (with money still coming in), which was donated to three local charities, including MABS Cancer Support Group Murcia. MABS Care Co-ordinator, Barbara Burks, received a cheque for 1000€. “We’re absolutely delighted” she said. “We support many patients in this area and this donation will be so helpful in continuing that support. We are really grateful to everyone who took part and helped to raise so much money for local charity.”

JP’s Bar will continue to organise this annual event to raise funds for local cancer charities. “It’s a cause dear to all our hearts” remarked owner, Graham Lewis. “Everyone has been touched by cancer at some time in their life and we are pleased to do whatever we can to help.”

MABS Cancer Support provides help in many ways, some of which are listed here:

• Drivers for hospital appointments
• Equipment for nursing in the home – hospital beds, ripple mattresses, etc.
• Translators for doctor and hospital appointments
• Therapy treatments
• Telephone Support
• One-to-one, professional counselling
• Latest cancer information booklets
• Share & Care Support Meetings

MABS Murcia is a registered charity (No. 7261) offering help and support to local people of all nationalities who have been diagnosed with or are being treated for cancer. If you or someone you know would like some confidential help or support call our HELPLINE 693 275 779.

CANCER DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE
AND NEITHER DO WE
MABS HELPS ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER, WHATEVER THEIR NATIONALITY

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Velocity Race Meeting

Location: The Oval, Cartagena
Link out: Click here

Start Time: 10:00
Date: 4 May 2013
End Time: 17:00

Velocity Racing supports MABS Murcia and we will be there for this Racing Day, which promises to be lots of fun, so please come along and support us.

Further information can be found on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/velocityracing.cartagenaoval?ref=ts&fref=ts

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