Cancer charity's capital appeal goes public

Howard Lake | 9 April 2006 | News

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Marie Cure Cancer Care in Northern Ireland has launched a public appeal to raise money to expand its outpatient facilities. Called the ‘Living Room Appeal,’ the campaign is being backed by the Belfast Telegraph.

According Marie Cure in Belfast, the appeal total is £3.2 million and there is still £2 million to raise. The Belfast Telegraph includes a coupon asking for sums of £40, £20 or £10.

The appeal is being headed by Stephen Kingon, managing partner of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, who said this element of the appeal is targeting individuals and businesses.

All donations to the appeal will be included in a Book of Thanks at the Marie Cure Centre.

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