# BBC Radio appeal generates £225,000 legacy

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/01/12/bbc-radio-appeal-generates-225000-legacy/
- Published: 2007-01-12T00:45:31+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The weekly BBC Radio 4 appeals on behalf of a charity often bring in thousands, 
even tens of thousands of pounds. Over the year they bring in a total of half a 
million pounds. But few can have generated as much as the [appeal on behalf of Ovarian Cancer Action](http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/religion/radio4appeal_2006legacy.shtml)
in February 2006.

Presented by Nigel Havers, the appeal generated around £16,000 from Radio 4 listeners.
In addition, it was heard by two executors handling an estate and they contacted
the charity to say that, once probate had been granted, they would donate over £
225,000!

Frances Reid, Head of communications at Ovarian Cancer Action, said: “That is the
largest single donation we have received to date, so thank you Radio 4!”

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