Hosaka Kwai Sale Judo Club donates to the MacMillan Nurses
10 Oct 2016
On 22nd of September Hosaka Kwai made their annual donation to Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan cancer support provides specialist healthcare, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. As well as helping with the medical needs of people affected by cancer, Macmillan also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care. Macmillan Cancer Support’s goal is to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer in the UK.
The donation, raised from internal fundraising activities including a weekly internal lottery, is made each September by the club, in recognition of the tremendous care and support provided by the Macmillan nurses to the club founder, Akinori Hosaka, 8th Dan Kodokan, during his battle with cancer and death In 2010. The Club has raised money for the Macmillan Nurses each year thereafter.
The 2016 donation was made to Karen Morris, Macmillan Cancer Information Assistant, based at the Macmillan Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital on behalf of the judo club by Mr. Tom Brookes, Chief Coach, assisted by the club Treasurer, Mr. Bernard Tunney and Mr. Harry Isalski the club Secretary.
The Club has a healthy membership of children and adults of all ages where judo players can progress from basic judo for sport and personal development or carry on further into competitions. The club has had a world champion, national and international players who coach and practice at the club.
Those who may be interested in the sport may visit their website www.salejudo.com or mail hosakakwai@gmail.com.
