Norden business owner and family raise over £1,000 for Cancer Research UK with Shine Night Walk

Malcolm Cudworth and his family have raised over £1,000 for Cancer Research UK after trekking 10k across the busy streets of Manchester in the dark.

Malcolm, who owns Cudworth of Norden; his son, Greg; daughter-in-law, Joanne; and sister Fiona took part in the annual Cancer Research UK Manchester Shine Night Walk on 15 October.

The textile business owner was diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2020, just three days before Christmas and is still undergoing cancer treatment.

Between them, the group raised over £1,287 (including gift aid).

 

 

Malcolm said: “Greg and I took part in this fantastic event last year following my diagnoses of bowel cancer 11 months prior, and with your generosity, we managed to raise over £2,000, something we are incredibly proud of.

“This year we decided to make it a full team event. This charity has helped me immensely during my diagnosis and ongoing treatment over the past 22 months, without the fantastic doctors and nurses I have met along the way this could have been a very different journey for me.

“Whilst I hope the next 12 months may personally bring some improvements and further treatment, I am only too aware that for many people touched by cancer this is not a possibility. For those affected by cancer either themselves or family and friends, I would like to raise more money for life-saving treatments, early diagnoses, symptom awareness and emotional support. I would like to take this opportunity to give back to a charity which has helped me along the way and still proves to do so.”

 

 

Joanne added: “This figure is still rising which we are all so grateful and happy with considering just how much people are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. 

“I think this goes to show just what a worthy cause this is and how it touches so many people's hearts. We were joined by so many other people taking part in the event in memory of their loved ones past and present.”

Donations can still be made via the Cancer Research UK website:

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/cudworths-of-norden