Welcome to Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group - GMAVSG

Asbestos Information

Benefits
Benefits Index

Some common questions about asbestos

Who is likely to suffer from an asbestos disease?

Some typical asbestos materials

Asbestos-related diseases

Solicitor Referral Code

Support groups and links

Consultation Responses

IIAC Report 2005

Fundraising

GMAVSG would like to take this opportunity to thank all those firms and individuals who have, and still do, organise fundraising events for the group. We would also especially thank those who have raised or donated money in memory of their loved ones.

Mrs. Christine Marriott’s family organized a golf tournament to raise funds for mesothelioma research in memory of her late husband Gordon.  The photo shows Mrs. Marriott’s son Chris and grandson Jack on the left presenting a cheque for £2,500.00.

 

 

Denis Brooks (right) raised £350.00 for GMAVSG cycling 100km sponsored cycle. Pictured with his friend, Alan Grieve, a member of the Mesothelioma Support Group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Richardson (left) gives a cheque for £435.00 To Vera Rigby, GMAVSG Trustee, raised at a charity cricket match at Sowerby St. Peter’s Cricket Club. Mark is pictured with friend and wife Pauline on extreme right, who also played in the match.

 

 

 

Jade Broadhurst with her sister, brother, cousin, grandma and aunty (below) who all did a charity 10k run which raised £300 for GMAVSG. Well done!


Three asbestos campaigners, Katrina London, Paul Granville and Jason Addy have completed a breathtaking cycle from Glasgow to Southampton to raise awareness of mesothelioma, below is the riders wonderful reception at Manchester.
For an account of the ride . . . www.breathtaking-journey.com



Mrs. Smethhurst with her daughter Wendy and Son Peter presenting a cheque for £700 to GMAVSG in memory of her husband, Robert who suffered from mesothelioma.



Alex Baker's sky dive to raise funds for GMAVSG in memory of his father, Peter Baker



Lands End to John O'Groats cycle ride by Carl Ross in memory of his father, Frank Ross
Carl Ross and his father

http://www.justgiving.com/carlross

10K Charity Run in aid of Mesothelioma Research
Helen and Laura



Charity Beer Walk
Becky and Andy Wilson



Loch Ness Marathon and River Ness 10k
Michelle Campbell and Family



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