Richard Turner and Associates Charlotte Astill with Macmillan's Kerry Briars

WITH its centenary year coming to a close it’s time for one last push to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

WHT/ Macmillan £100k appeal

The latest total in the WHT-backed £100,000 appeal is £75,317.58, and with another £19,000 pledged the charity is almost there.

One of many fundraisers this year is Richard Turner and Associates, based in Brownfields, WGC, which raised more than £2,000 with a series of events.

The firm’s Charlotte Astill told the WHT: “I ran the Bupa 10k and Royal Parks Half Marathon in London.

“We raised over £700 hosting a Macmillan coffee morning and raffle and my kids and their school friends in Hitchin have organised various cake bakes throughout the year.”

She added: “It has been a pleasure taking part in the Macmillan Centenary Challenge.

“As a company, it has given us a real focus for our fundraising efforts this year and helped raise our profile amongst our clients.

“On a personal level I have become much fitter, while having a lot of fun.

“More importantly I have realised that almost everyone is touched by cancer and the support Macmillan provides is invaluable.”