During his year as Worshipful Master of Rockingham Forest Lodge No 9491, WBro Terry Woodward, well supported by the Brethren and his lady Carol, organised a number of events including a Beetle Drive, an Inter-Lodge Quiz & a Carols & Wine Evening. These raised much needed funds for his chosen charity, Parkinson`s UK. The money raised was augmented by the Provincial Grand Charity making a total of £5,000.
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(l to r) WBro Owen Davison (Charity Steward), WBro Gary Neil (Almoner), Patricia Lee from Parkinson`s UK Kettering Branch, WBro Terry Woodward (IPM) and WBro Pat Montgomery (Treasurer) |
One immediate benefit of this financial support has been the provision of training sessions and information packs for staff, volunteers and patients at Kettering General Hospital. This donation will help further by subsidising meetings, outings and short stay holidays for the benefit of Parkinson members in Kettering.
Patricia Lee on behalf of Parkinson`s UK said, "We are very grateful to the Master and Brethren of Rockingham Forest Lodge, as well as Provincial Grand Lodge for their amazing donation. We know how difficult it is to raise funds and are so appreciative of this terrific support."
WBro Terry was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson`s Disease three years ago.