We have kicked off our fundraising activities for the Charity of the year, Cancer Research UK. Many thanks to the 79 participants of the raffle, we were able to raise a fantastic £896.

Congratulations to all our winners:

• CEMEX model train valued at over £100 won by Sarah Barwick.

• An Amazon voucher valued at £70 won by Aman Jandu.

• A Marks & Spencer voucher valued at £50 won by Rachel Jones.

• Hotel Chocolat Premier Liqueur collection won by Mark Cross.

• Branded water bottles won by Susan McNeilis, Katie Sherriff, Tracey Cart, Steve Hartup and Stephen Stroud.

Lucky winner Sarah Barwick, Dove Holes Quarry Weighbridge Operative, who won the model train, commented: “I purchased tickets as this is an excellent charity to raise money for, never thinking that I would win the first prize. Very happy to be raising money for a charity so close to many people’s hearts.”

Aman Jandu, Business Development Manager (Aggregates), was delighted to have won her prize. She also commented: “I didn’t expect to receive any prize and I feel great pride in knowing that CEMEX UK has contributed to such a great cause. With one in two people impacted by cancer in their lifetime, most people probably know someone close to them who’s been affected. It’s great to support the ongoing research and their campaigns in educating/raising awareness.”

Cancer Research UK’s strategy is about beating cancer to ensure greater survival for cancer patients. In the 1970s just one in four people survived their disease for 10 years or more. Today two in four survive. CRUK’s ambition is to accelerate progress and see three in four patients surviving the disease by 2034. In the UK, one in two people will get cancer in their lifetime, along with millions more around the world. Cancer will be beaten – by many brilliant people working together.

This raffle is only one of the many activities that we hope to have as part of our fundraising efforts.

If you are passionate about fundraising for a great cause, join us and lead fundraising efforts at your local site. Get in touch with the Social Impact team socialimpactuk@cemex.com and we can support you.