Press Release - 15th December 2006
IN MEMORY OF BOB
Deirdre is pictured presenting the money to Christie fundraising officer Jacky Plant with Bob's colleagues Alan Bennett and Andy MorleyStaff at Lloyds TSB in Didsbury have raised more than £5,000 for the Christie Hospital in memory of colleague Bob Newman.
Bob passed away in January 2005 following treatment for lymphoma at the Christie. Colleagues decided to honour his memory by organising a golf day, raising £2,700 which was boosted by a company donation from Lloyds TSB.
His wife Deirdre visited The Christie recently with Bob's former colleagues to hand over a cheque for £5,300.
Deirdre said: "Bob was with Lloyds TSB for many years and his colleagues decided to do something to remember him. He was a keen golfer, so this seemed like a very appropriate way of raising money for the hospital that cared for him so well."
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