CHERISH looks back at 2004
Prize Draw with a prize awarded every day during December up to and including Christmas Day
Silent sealed bid auction in aid of research into Children's Cancers on www.cherishonline.co.uk of Beanies and related items decorated by well-known members of the Beanie Community
eBay auctions throughout November and part of December in aid of
The Little Star Appeal
raising funds for Research into Children's Cancers.
Highest amount raised was £379 from the sale of the Bill Gates signed Speckles Beanie
CHERISH collect for life 2004 Boyds Bear Package sold from www.cherishonline.co.uk
in aid of Research into Breast Cancer
Sponsored family walk in October to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research.
We participated in the Marlow 'Making Strides' event.
Pink Platter Party
held in October
at Cressex Community School to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research
Auctions continued until Halloween for Breast Cancer Research
Pink auctions on eBay during October to raise money for Research into Breast Cancer.
Sharni Murphy auctioned an Italian Charm Braclet with BCA charms and donated the proceeds
Special edition of 50 Peace Symbol Beanie Babies sold through www.cherishonline.co.uk to raise funds for sponsorship for
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Race for Life - a 5km walk or run for women only.
We took part in the Reading event in July.
This year Steiff donated a very special bear for me to use as a mascot and fundraiser for sponsorship for Race for Life. The bear was won by one of my sponsors, Ellen
Special edition of 50 Sherbert Ty Beanie Babies sold through Bean Bag and Collectables Magazine to raise sponsorship for Race for Life
eBay auctions of American Independence Day themed items
eBay auctions of Canada Day themed items
eBay auctions of special items for Fathers Day in aid of Research into Men's Cancers.
These included items signed by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Jonah Lomu, Sir Steve Regrave, (Sir) Matthew Pinsent and many sporting legends.
eBay auctions for Mothers and Fathers Day items and to commemorate D-Day.
eBay auctions during May to raise sponsorship for 'Get on Your Bike' event - a family bike ride in aid of Research into Men's Cancers
Windy Ridge CHERISH Charity Bear 2004 (a Limited Edition of 50) launched for sale through Teddy bear Club International Magazine, www.windyridgebears.co.uk
and www.cherishonline.co.uk
CHERISH raised the most money in Buckinghamshire through the Biggest All Day Breakfast event!
We were awarded a certificate and prize.
eBay Breakfast auctions were held, including items signed by all of the members of Celebrity Fit Club, Mohamed Al Fayed, Sir Richard Branson and Tatty Teddy designer Mike Payne
Brunch was enjoyed at Cressex Community School as part of this event. We held a prize draw and sold plates of bagels, croissants, pastries, smoked salmon and cream cheese.
CHERISH supporters entered a contest to decorate Beanies on a breakfast theme. These were voted on via the website and then sold by silent auction.
CHERISH 2004 Global Beanie Breakfast
hosted on www.boglin.net
in March with sale of Beanie Packages including a recipe book of ideas from supporters around the world, Eggs II with sleeping bag, badge and tulip and Eggs Basket Beanies with sash and badge.
eBay auctions were held to sell Easter and St Patrick's Day themed items
eBay auctions were held starting on February 15th, International Childhood Cancer Day, including items signed by Tatty Teddy Designer Mike Payne