British Polio Fellowship's diamond ring fundraising success with jewellers F. Hinds

Howard Lake | 21 November 2006 | Newswire

Ann Moore was more than delighted to win the British Polio Fellowship’s star national raffle prize – an 18ct white gold and diamond cluster ring valued at £1,999.00 dotted with 2 carats of brilliant cut diamonds – donated by jewellers F. Hinds recently. The presentation by Sir Bryan Askew (Chairman – British Polio Fellowship) took place at F. Hinds’ Kirkgate Centre, Bradford store.
There was considerable poignancy in the win as well. Ann and her husband had long discussed replacing her original engagement ring, but unfortunately Ann’s husband died before that happened. Imagine her delight, exactly on the date of what would have been her 43rd Wedding Anniversary, when the letter confirming her win arrived. It was as if my husband had sent me exactly the engagement ring that I had always wanted – even more fantastic was that the ring fitted perfectly and it looks just right”.
We were delighted to support this charity”, said Director Andrew Hinds, and even more pleased that they raised the highest amount ever – £20,919 for this year’s Summer Raffle compared to £19,430 last year. That’s a remarkable achievement and we are so pleased that we could help”.
The British Polio Fellowship, based in Ruislip, Middlesex is the only national charity offering support to people with polio in the UK, and information to the health professionals who might care for them. Founded in 1939, the British Polio Fellowship has over 8,500 members. There are an estimated 80,000 people living with the effects of polio today in the UK and its services are available to anyone in the UK affected by polio including their families and carers.
The British Polio Fellowship provides vital information and advice on all aspects of living with polio, financial and personal support; social, recreational and cultural activities through their network of branches and groups; accessible holiday accommodation; communication via a bi-monthly magazine and a website. For further information visit www.britishpolio.org.uk, call Freephone: 0800 0180586, or write to The British Polio Fellowship, Eagle Office Centre, The Runway, South Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 6SE. For store location details, jewellery information and F. Hinds’ online shopping store visit www.fhinds.co.uk or tel. 0800 0344637.
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