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Supporter Awards: winners and nominees

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the supporter nominees who have shown true dedication in fundraising for the Brooke over the years.

The winners...

Marcia McGahey - Longest Serving Supporter

Marcia, 75, has been a keen supporter of the Brooke since childhood and has raised a total of £32,000 for the charity since the 1990s through her annual summer fete and the sale of homemade Christmas cards.

Vicky Farmer - Most Inspirational Fundraiser


Vicky Farmer, Most Inspirational Fundraiser  © BrookeA dedicated volunteer and member of the Brooke Lichfield & Tamworth supporter group, Vicky has raised over £20,000 for the charity since joining the team in 2004.

Emily Hanstock – Young Fundraiser


Emily Hanstock, Young Fundraiser of the Year  © BrookeEmily, age 16, has been fundraising for the Brooke for the last four years and has organised numerous events including fun days and fashion shows, and has even auctioned her dad!

Pictorial Press - Best Corporate Supporter


Tony Gale of Pictorial Press, Best Corporate Supporter  © BrookeTony Gale, the director of international photo library, Pictorial Press, has been an avid supporter of the Brooke for over 10 years. During this time, he and his company have donated a total of £42,107.

Brooke Aberdeen Supporters Group - Highest Fundraising Group


Aberdeen Supporters Group, Highest Fundraising Group winner  © BrookeThe Aberdeen group hold the record for the single most successful fundraising event, with a garden party held last year in Deeside raising over £28,000 for the Brooke.

Other nominees...

Longest Serving Supporter - Dolly Langdon and Cynthia Bussey

Most Inspirational Fundraiser - Sam Lawrence, Pat Woodman and Jenny Lack

Young Fundraiser - Becky Atkinson, Courtney Clarke and Becky Bruce

Best Corporate Supporter - Chiltern Equine Clinic, Olswang and Discover Egypt