I havent blogged about the charity for a while so I though I would add a wee peice here.
BACCAS (bowel and colon cancer awwarenss) was set up following the death of my father Dr Rev George Duthie.
As dad made us promise not to run races and things for him we thought the best way to fundraise was to hold cocktail parties - something he loved to host
Our aim is for people to have parties all over the world.
Many people have had parties and had great fun doing so. It can be as big or small as you like, just a few people in yourhouse with a few drinks and nibbles, a small collection for the charity (if you get in touch I can give you badges to sell and ideas for cocktails) and just take a moment to remember that in the UK every 15 mins one person is diagnosed with Bowel Cancer and every 30 mins someone dies of it!
Remember the people who cant be there and celibrate people who are, raise a glass and say
'Bottoms up for BACCAS'
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Your father sounds like such a fun, happy soul. That cheers at the end really made me giggle. I wish I was in a place to host a party, but maybe, God willing, we'll get there someday and I will remember this cause. It's a wonderful way to support cures for good people who find themselves with such a devastating disease.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great charity gig idea. It reminds me of old hollywood.
gina, thankyou yes he was a fun guy
ReplyDeleteThe cheers was a flash of insperation!! it all seemed to fit together so well.
Sorry to hear that you are not in a good place, hope your good soon.
Random, just off to look at your shop - theres lots of us on here!!
:o) yes I love the idea of the old hollywood parties
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ReplyDeleteGood luck with your fundraising - it's a fabulous way to raise money.
Take care :-)