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Blues Brothers and James Brown Nights Help Support Cancer Patients

Wednesday 28th January 2009

The care of cancer patients affected by Leukaemia and other blood disorders will continue to improve, thanks to Libby Mathieson’s fundraising efforts for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust.

Libby Mathieson, 32, landlady of the Punch Bowl Pub in Gleadless, holds regular charity nights in order to raise money for the Sheffield Leukaemia and Blood Disorders Appeal. Previous events so far have included a Halloween fancy dress party, a Carling FA Cup night and several prize raffles. Collection tins are also kept on the bar for customers to give personal donations. 

Libby began fundraising after the sad loss of one of her regular customers, Liam Surgeon, who passed away in 2007 from Leukaemia aged just 22. Libby wanted to support the Leukaemia and Blood Disorders Appeal to keep the memory of Liam alive and to help other young people and their families who are currently living with the disease. 

Since she began, Libby and her customers have helped raise over £1,000 for the appeal, with future planned events ensuring this amount will reach even higher. On Friday 30th January the Punch Bowl will be hosting a  tribute to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown and on Tuesday 27th February a Blues Brothers tribute night. The money raised from both events will be donated to the Leukaemia and Blood Disorders Appeal.  

For more information on upcoming events at the Punch Bowl or to get involved with fundraising for the appeal, please contact Carol Fields on 0114 226 3517.

 

 

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