Bid to play in Notts cricket match
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Bid to play with Notts cricketers at charity match
Enthusiastic bowlers and batsmen have
the exclusive opportunity to bid for the chance to play alongside
Notts cricketers for the team captain's annual cricket match in aid
of Bowel Cancer UK.
Organised by Chris Read, Bowel Cancer UK Patron, the highest
lucky bidders will join eight professionals from the side. Members
of the public can place a minimum bid of £100 until 8th July for
one of a limited number of places*. As well as a chance to take
part in and watch the match, there will be something for the whole
family including a variety of food stalls and a raffle.
English cricketer Chris Read said "This match promises to be an
amazing day for keen cricketers and their families. It's also a
chance to raise awareness of the disease and funds for Bowel Cancer
UK. Bowel cancer often affects men, yet many don't bother having
the signs and symptoms checked out. So please bid generously!"
Captain Chris Read hopes to raise £10,000 from this year's
match, with funds going to the charity to help raise awareness of
the symptoms of the disease. If you would like to help Chris reach
his fundraising target, visit http://www.justgiving.com/pro-am-charitycricketmatch
This year's pro 20:20 cricket match match will be held at Car
Colston Cricket Club on Tuesday 9th August.
* Email lou@thechrisreadcricketacademy.com with your bid and to
find out further details about the event.
ENDS
For media enquiries, please contact Catherine Breslin or Grant
Imlach in the Bowel Cancer UK press office on 020 7381 9711 ext
229.
Notes to editors
Information about the day:
Members of the public can place a minimum bid of £100 until 8th
July for one of a limited number of places. It starts at 4pm, with
the match starting at 4.30pm. Admission is a suggestive donation to
Bowel Cancer UK. Car parking is available.
About Bowel Cancer UK:
Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives by raising awareness of bowel
cancer, campaigning for best treatment and care, and providing
practical support and advice.
For more information about bowel cancer, please visit
www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk If you have any concerns please call the
Bowel Cancer Advisory Service on free phone 0800 8 40 35 40.
About Bowel Cancer:
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the second most
common cause of cancer death in the UK. There are around 40,000
cases of bowel cancer diagnosed each year with approximately 16,250
deaths. New treatments and techniques have made it a survivable
disease if a bowel cancer sufferer is diagnosed early enough.
About Chris Read:
Chris has supported the charity since 2007 when he ran the New York
Marathon in honour of his first cricket coach, Trevor Ward, who
died of the disease. He has also previously helped to raise the
profile of bowel cancer during BCAM, and in 2009 generously donated
a percentage of his benefit year to the charity.
He has played for Devon (1995-1997), Gloucestershire (1997) and
Nottinghamshire (1998-present) as well as nationally for England
(test debut 1 July 1999 v New Zealand, last test 5 Jan 2007 v
Australia).
