Couple Organizes Fundraising Event for Cancer Charity That Helped Their Niece

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Kym and Graham Robinson, a couple from St Austell, are staging a fundraising event to support Teens Unite: Fighting Cancer, a charity that helped their teenage niece, Tabitha, during her two-year battle with cancer. The charity provided Tabitha with opportunities such as meeting Harry Kane, seeing Ed Sheeran and George Ezra in concert, and crewing an ocean-going yacht, and organized group activities to help her rebuild confidence and reduce isolation. The Robinsons are organizing an auction of promises at the Harbour Beerhouse in Charlestown on September 19, where guests will bid on experiences and promises donated by local people and businesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The fundraising event is organized to support Teens Unite: Fighting Cancer, a charity that helped the Robinsons' niece, Tabitha, during her two-year battle with cancer.
  • Tabitha, aged 18, received support from Teens Unite, including meeting Harry Kane, seeing Ed Sheeran and George Ezra in concert, and crewing an ocean-going yacht.
  • The charity organized group activities to help Tabitha rebuild confidence and reduce isolation.
  • The auction of promises will feature experiences and promises donated by local people and businesses, including dining and sports packages, exciting days out, and exclusive experiences.
  • The event aims to raise vital funds and show young people that they are not alone in their fight against cancer.
  • Teens Unite provides ongoing support for young people aged 13-24 through every stage of their cancer journey.

Statistics:

  • Tabitha was 18 years old when she died after a two-year fight with cancer.
  • Teens Unite helped Tabitha in many ways during her two-year battle with cancer.
  • The charity organized workshops, activities, and events to bring young people together and help them rebuild confidence and reduce isolation.
  • The auction of promises will take place from 6.30pm to 11pm on September 19 at the Harbour Beerhouse in Charlestown.
  • The event aims to raise vital funds to support Teens Unite's work.

Sources:

  • https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/
  • https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16epEquBPv/
  • https://www.kymaracornishart.co.uk/blog
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