Ladies' Lunch in aid of Hodgkin Lymphoma

The first Ladies' Lunch of the new season will take place on Saturday 30th August to coincide with the opening match of 2014/15 against Gala.

 

Hodgkin Lymphoma can occur at any age, although most people diagnosed are between the ages of 15 and 35 or are aged 60 and over. - See more at: http://www.lymphomas.org.uk/about-lymphoma/types/hodgkin-lymphoma#sthash.AHtadefB.dpuf

This lunch is going to be spectacular - not only is it my 11th one, it's for a fantastic cause.

I like to try and support something or someone local and previous charities have been Butterfly Events, Renal Cancer Research, Ayrshire Hospice, Breast Cancer and recently I supported Thyroid Cancer due to my mum being diagnosed - she's thankfully now fought this and on the road to recovery.

This time I am going to support one of our own, Robbie Fergusson, as he has recently been diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. Over 1,800 people are diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma each year in the UK. It can occur at any age but mainly between 15 and 35 years old. The majority of people with Hodgkin Lymphoma will be completely cured. Robbie is going through treatment at present and his first results have been positive, which is fantastic news. Now all we need is researchers to find a cure and that's why we ask for your donations and support - to raise as much as possible to help people affected by this and their families.

So don't delay! All seats must be booked and paid for prior to the event. Please confirm numbers and note interest so I can plan ahead!

Cost - £30 per person (2 course meal, bubbles on arrival and entertainment plus entry to the game)
Time: 12 for 12:30
Place: Marquee at Ayr Rugby Club
Attire: Whatever you want from jeans to frocks

We have our comical speaker Robbie Duncan and our spectacular vocal act Jamie Mac. We will also have the Icandy Butlers taking your drinks orders at the tables to save you queuing at the bar....what more could you ask for. I'm also hoping to have a few stalls but I am awaiting confirmation.  However, as always Ann Summers is supporting us again.

After the lunch there might be a BBQ and more antics from the teams themselves as they want to get involved and show their support. Finally, DJ Neil McColm will be playing a range of music to get everyone onto that dance floor till they drop.

If you want to book a seat/table/stall (stalls are £15 and you bring your own trestle tables etc - just need to know space) or just want to volunteer help on the day get in touch asap! Remember it's a fantastic cause for one of our own so any donations and help appreciated.

- Eilidh Rankin, Ayr RFC Social Co-ordinator, eilidhr@hotmail.com.