Monthly Archives: September 2019

Radio Lollipop 80s Ball – One Week To Go!

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The Radio Lollipop 80s Ball takes place one week today in Edinburgh!

Hobble is ready with his 80s outfit to celebrate 30 years of the charity in Edinburgh on 4th October. The event is taking place at the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel and will feature a prize draw, auction and silent auction, as well as Lollipop-tastic 80s style entertainment.

‘Miami Vice Special Event’ supporter for the event is Thompson Gray. Managing Director, Stuart Gray explains why the company supports the charity:

“We have chosen to support Radio Lollipop in particular, year on year, as we know every penny of the funds raised is spent directly on helping the children and young people at the hospital. We are delighted to be involved once again in this year’s fundraising ball for Radio Lollipop Edinburgh.”

The dance floor is set for the ball thanks to the ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ Entertainment Supporter, Forbo Flooring Systems. James Harrison, Regional Sales Manager, said of the partnership with Radio Lollipop:

“Our team really enjoy the Radio Lollipop Ball every year and we know that our support goes a long way as the charity is completely voluntary. It’s a great night for all involved and we are so looking forward to the 1980s theme this year – we will all be on the dance floor, celebrating the work of Radio Lollipop.”

The ‘Into the Groove’ Entertainment Supporter for the event, Will Rudd Davidson, a civil, structural and conservation engineering consultancy, was also born in the 1980s. Stuart Fleming, director, said:

“Wellbeing is one of our core values and our staff are our most valuable asset. We want to support Radio Lollipop as we understand the importance of smiles and enthusiasm – we admire all of the volunteers involved with the charity and the way they spend time with each and every child on the hospital wards. We’re delighted to be a part of the 80s Ball this year.”

Everyone in Edinburgh is looking forward to next week and the Radio Lollipop 80s Ball!

Radio Lollipop ROCKED the Great North Run 2019

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A HUGE WELL DONE to all of the wonderful runners who took part in the Great North Run 2019 to raise funds for Radio Lollipop Newcastle. It was a perfect day weather wise when everyone started in Newcastle and finished 13.1 miles later in South Shields to a friendly greeting by more Volunteers providing care and comfort . Our runners all had different capabilities but one common bond to run their hearts out for Radio Lollipop and this they did spectacularly no matter what their finishing times. We had a runner finish 82nd, two runners who started, ran and finished together to support each other and others who just got on with the job in hand to finish no matter how easy or hard that would be. We look forward to getting our final total raised as soon as possible and will be sure to let everyone know.

Here’s to 2020 and the 40th Great North Run.

 

Radio Lollipop Newcastle will rock the Great North Run on Sunday 8/9/19

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Well it is that time again here in the North East of England when over 50,000 people run 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields for the Great North Run.  Many of whom raise a huge sum of money for charity.

Whether they run in fancy dress, t-shirts or running vests just like two of our volunteers are wearing in the photos (many thanks to Christopher S and Christopher T for their demonstration) it is a wonderful achievement for every single person who crosses the finishing line – be it in an hour or six hours.  

Radio Lollipop Newcastle will be tracking our ten runners progress through the day (and minute by minute) and a huge welcome will be waiting for them at the end.