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PRESS RELEASE
27th March 2001
'Brian's friends' hit double their Christie target

Family and friends of a popular Littleborough man set out to raise £2,000 in his memory towards the 'Christie's' appeal - and this week proudly handed over more than double that amount.

For they have actually raised £4,400 in appreciation of Christie's care for vending machine engineer Brian Fielding (53) who died from a rare form of stomach cancer last April. In the autumn Brian's widow Jean, family and friends set about fund raising towards the £25m centenary appeal of Manchester's world famous cancer centre.

Their quest for £2,000 began with a car boot sale. This was followed by a special football match involving former Manchester City 'greats' Asa Hartford, David White and other 'Soccer All Stars' against past and present local league players for which Rossendale United donated their ground and all facilities.

"Rossendale United and a crowd drawn from all over the Rochdale area were so generous that we had raised our target amount by the end of the match," explained committee member Frank Kutereba. "But we had also planned a Christie's gift fair in the Wheatsheaf Centre followed by a variety night."

The special show recently took place at Littleborough Cricket Club with Stu's Road Show topping the bill and all acts giving their services. Both events were so well supported that 'Brian's Friend's' doubled their money. Said Frank: "We couldn't be more delighted - or grateful."

Ends

In the picture: Inside the scanning machine Brian's daughter Amanda holds the cheque ready to present it to Christie consultant surgeon Mr Lester Barr (back row third left). Supporting her are (back row: left to right) Frank Kutereba, Jean Fielding with son Ben, Lee and June Knight and Christine Winnard. Crouching in front are Dean Winnard, son Russell Fielding, Alan Winnard and Elaine Kutereba.

For further information : contact Frank 01706 372 020
Or: Christie's Appeals Office: 0161 446 3988
Issued by: Anne Statham PR 01625 526479/521279
(written Jack Statham CAC/D171/01)

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