Proceeds from netball tournament held at Newark Academy will benefit cancer charity, Head & Neck Cancer Foundation (HNCF)
An avid netballer raised over £3,000 through a charity tournament in memory of her late father, who died from throat cancer in May.
Proceeds will go to the Head & Neck Cancer Foundation (HNCF) to help drive awareness for, and the adoption of, ground-breaking treatment.
The charity also trains surgical teams across the UK and internationally.
Nicki Glencross’ fundraiser at Newark Academy, was sponsored by chartered accountants Wright Vigar.
Over 100 people took part in the day and local team Hot Shots from Newark was announced as the winner with the Pumas from Nottingham taking second place.
The event received backing from many local businesses.
Monetary donations came from Wright Vigar, Ikano Bank and Somerset Equus, while Janice Rose Lingerie, The Swan & Salmon Newark, Palace Theatre Newark, The Wagon & Horses Bleasby, Larnauti and Eden Hall Spa donated raffle prizes.
Nicki, from Newark, said: “My father sadly passed away in May following an initial diagnosis of throat cancer in 2017 that returned in 2020, this time at the back of his neck.
“As an avid netball player and member of a local social league, I wanted to raise funds in memory of my father and to help others in the future who may be affected by this devastating disease.
“I'm delighted to say the day was a complete success.
“I am overwhelmed by the support of the community. There was laughter and tears and so many people commented how proud my dad would have been.”
Michelle Vickers, chief executive at the Head & Neck Cancer Foundation, said: “We want to share our biggest heartfelt thanks to Nicki and all the local people, businesses, and netballers for their generosity.
“We are delighted that the event was a huge success.
“Head and neck cancers are the sixth most common group of cancers and the money raised will go a long way to drive further awareness around the severity of head and neck cancers and the importance of early diagnosis.”
