Media 10 Limited is today celebrating its most hair-raising event in its 10 year history, by raising over £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
CEO Lee Newton, his Board of Directors plus over 28 members of the company are shaving their hair in support of one of their longest-standing employees, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy. In true Media 10 spirit, the company is supporting her during her treatment with a public shearing taking place in the office today, with members of staff taking to the barber’s chair to have their hair shaved.
The public shearing is taking place in their Essex offices, with other fund-raising activities taking place throughout the day including a Bake Sale and a local fancy dress, fund-raising pub crawl to raise even more money for Macmillan.
The team have smashed their target of £10,000, having raised over £11,000 so far, and are now hoping to raise £15,000 by the weekend. If you wish to sponsor them visit www.justgiving.com/10-baldheads
Lee Newton comments “Originally I was going to be the only one shaving my hair off in support of Gill during her treatment, which is strange as I’ve spent most of my life trying to hide the bald patches. Once the word got out, I was amazed at how many of my fellow Directors and now staff, joined in the cause and have consequently volunteered. For every person in my team that’s volunteered I’ve made an additional £20 donation and we’ve now raised over £10,000 and hoping to get to £15,000 by the weekend: an amazing amount to a great cause! I’m so proud of the spirit of the team.”
Media 10 Limited, is a privately owned media and events company in Loughton, Essex, who recently organised the Coronation Festival, at Buckingham Palace 11-14 July 2013. The event was the first time an exhibition had ever been staged in the Gardens of Buckingham Palace and saw over 60,000 visitors in attendance. Employing 200 staff, Media 10 Ltd have fast become one of the leading players in the events industry as a result of running some of the most iconic, successful and ground-breaking events in the country, including Grand Designs Live and the world’s oldest consumer exhibition; The Ideal Home Show.
With a turnover approaching £40m Media 10 has seen remarkable growth since formation at a time when the high-street has seen numerous high-profile casualties and is this year celebrating its 10 year anniversary.
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