Former professional photographer and cancer survivor Alan Hutchinson put his family and friends to the test at his fourth annual big quiz for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, raising £500 for the charity.
Quiz Night Highlights
The questions, compiled by quiz master Paul Wise, had a packed audience at Bacup's The Circle venue scratching their heads. It was team University Challenged that came up with the most correct answers to take the title of Bacup's brainiest.
Seventy-year-old Alan, who four years ago was in treatment for tonsil cancer, now works as a volunteer for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Last November, he took part in a five-day fundraising trek to Cambodia's UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat.
Community Support
Alan said: "Thank you to everyone who supported the quiz. Special thanks to Paul, my sister Margaret and my wife Sue for helping with all the planning and organisation. It really means a lot to be able to make this donation to Rosemere, especially through an event that brings people together and is a lot of fun."
Hannah Leahy, fundraising assistant for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, commented: "Our thanks to Alan and everyone connected with his quiz for this wonderful donation. Alan is one of our great championers in East Lancs."
About Rosemere Cancer Foundation
Rosemere Cancer Foundation works to bring world-class cancer treatments and services to cancer patients from throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria being treated at Rosemere Cancer Centre. The centre is the region's specialist cancer treatment and radiotherapy centre at the Royal Preston Hospital, and the charity also supports another eight local hospital cancer units across the two counties, including those at Burnley General Teaching and the Royal Blackburn Hospitals.
The charity funds cutting-edge equipment, clinical research, staff training and initiatives that the NHS cannot afford in order to make patients' cancer journey more effective, comfortable and stress-free. For further information on its work, including how to make a donation, visit www.rosemere.org.uk
