In the pink
11 November 2008
FAIRBAIRN PRIVATE BANK STAFF RAISE
£850 FOR BREAST CANCER CARE
Fairbairn Private Bank staff raised £850 for
Breast Cancer Care on their ‘In The Pink’ day last Friday (7
November 2008). A variety of fun activities were held during the
day, with all funds raised going towards the charity’s important
research, campaigning and education work.
The pink day was mostly about fun but also
had a serious side. It was particularly poignant as Lesley de Beer,
a treasury administrator at the bank, has recently been diagnosed
with breast cancer. Lesley commented, “The whole awareness thing is
so important. Since my diagnosis I have met so many people
like me who had no idea they had cancer until it was picked up in a
routine mammogram. The earlier it is detected the better. So
it's a good idea to know what to look out for.” Breast cancer
awareness posters and flyers were on display for all staff to
read.
Three brave volunteers agreed to be waxed if
enough money could be raised. The target figure of £200 was quickly
smashed as friends and colleagues bid to see their peers go under
the wax strip for charity. The professional waxer, courtesy of
Carrefour Gym, got to grips first with David Wiseman, investment
administrator, and Andrew Wright, payments administrator, who both
had their legs waxed. Last but not least was Craig Blenkinsop, head
of operations and finance, who went one step further and had his
chest waxed. Disappointingly for the crowds, there were very few
screams, but lots of flinching. David commented, “It didn’t hurt,
it just felt like all my hairs were being pulled out one by
one!”
The office was a sea of pink as staff all
dressed to impress, with some staff members embracing the pink
theme in a pink cowboy hat and pink wigs. Prizes were awarded for
the best-dressed, and fundraising activities included a raffle with
‘In The Pink’ hamper prizes, celebrity photo quiz and pink cake
sale.
The day culminated with a Pink Party, where
everyone let their hair down with pink drinks, a buffet and party
music.
Ends
For further information:
Janet Taylor or Lesley Allegro
Tel: +44 (0)1624 645000
Issued by:
Kara Hughes-Jones, Isle of Man Advertising and
PR
Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)1624 620440
Photographs available.
Notes to editor:
Fairbairn Private Bank operates a
comprehensive private and personal banking operation on behalf of a
wide range of clients. These include private individuals, small and
large companies, trusts, governments and institutional investors. A
full range of banking, investment, trust and corporate services can
be accessed through its offices in the Isle of Man, Jersey and
London, and its representative office in South Africa.
Fairbairn Private Bank is a member of the Old
Mutual Group.
When referring to Fairbairn Private Bank –
please ensure that the company name is printed in full and not
abbreviated.