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CancerCare 30th anniversary ball, Midland Hotel, Morecambe

Phoptography Christopher Warner

Published: 11:00 PM May 21, 2014 Updated: 12:28 PM January 27, 2021

Mark Partridge, Andrea Partridge, Alison Stainthorpe, Jane Staniford, organiser of the event and fundraising teamleader for Cancercare, and Richard Fisher. - Credit: Archant

Patient support charity CancerCare hosted a ball in celebration of their 30th anniversary.

The Diamonds & Pearls themed event was held at the iconic Midland Hotel in Morecambe and raised over £32,000. Guests enjoyed a champagne reception followed by a three course dinner with live music.

An auction included a Solitaire half carat diamond ring and Cartier Pearl Earrings. Guests included Professor Malcolm McIllmurray, a retired local oncologist who founded the charity, and Lord and Lady Shuttleworth, patron and life president.

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