On Friday 17th May we joined forces with Essex Cricket Seniors to support them on their fundraiser for Prostate Cancer UK. The walk has been the brainchild of Ron Headley , who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018 and celebrates his 75th birthday in September.
Ron decided to do a fundraising walk in all 33 of the English and Welsh counties that play over 60’ cricket. This was Ron’ 25th walk!
30 Chelmsford City WFC walkers (that’s a first) and a similar number of cricketers, started the walk at the café in Central Park, Chelmsford meandering for about 5 miles and ending up at Essex County cricket ground. Folks then spent the afternoon watching Essex v Warwickshire, eating, drinking, and parading around the ground to great applause.
Members generosity has contributed £1630 to Prostate Cancer UK, twice what we raised for the 2023 walk!! Ron’ fundraising has now reached nearly £45,000 and I’m proud that our club has contributed.
Closer to home we have now raised nearly £9000 for Prostate Cancer UK over the past 3-4 years – thank you to everyone who has supported this wonderful effort.
Of course, the day had a few pictures ( as you would expect !! you can view these on the CCWFC Facebook Page
Finally, a very special thank you to everyone who walked today and to everyone who donated money – you have very big hearts !!
Chris Chairman CCWFC
