Local estate agents raise £19k for cancer charity

A West Sussex based estate agent that has raised over £19,000 for charity over two years and has signed up for another year to raise even more money in 2012.

Jacobs Steel Estate Agents with seven offices covering Worthing, Lancing & Shoreham have raised an amazing £19,075 after kicking off fundraising events in March 2010 with £11,246 raised in the last year alone.

For every house sold, Jacobs Steel has been donating £20 to Macmillan to help fund their vital support services for people affected by cancer. Staff have also got involved in fundraising which have included the Longest Day Golf Challenge and the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

Currently there are over 40,000 people living with cancer across Sussex, and around 600 people are diagnosed with cancer in Worthing each year. £18,771 could pay for a Macmillan rehabilitation support team for a month. The team would consist of around five professionals who would provide a range of rehabilitation support, such as physiotherapy and advice on diet, to help people living with cancer.

Sussex Fundraising Manger for Macmillan, Rachel David said, “I’m absolutely delighted that Jacobs Steel has raised such a fantastic amount of money. This is a real testament to the hard work of the staff and I would like to say a big thank you to them all.”

Rachel added, “There are real business benefits to be gained from fundraising, engaging with the local community, team build, gain publicity or just have fun. Fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support can help achieve all these goals.”

Ashley Jacobs, Director of Jacobs Steel said, “We are really pleased with our partnership with Macmillan which has grown over the past 2 years. We have wanted to continue the partnership with Macmillan as they are a well-known and trusted charity – all our clients have heard of Macmillan and the support Macmillan has given us has ensured the partnership has been of benefit both to our business and the local community.”

If you would like to get involved with fundraising for Macmillan please contact the Fundraising Support Centre on 0300 1000 200.

For more information please contact:

Rachel David, Macmillan Sussex Fundraising Manager rdavid@macmillan.org.uk or Ashley Jacobs, Director of Jacobs Steel on 01903 206000

About Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer, providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support. Working alongside people affected by cancer, Macmillan works to improve cancer care. One in three of us will get cancer. Two million of us are living with it. If you are affected by cancer Macmillan can help.

About Jacobs Steel
Jacobs Steel & Co. established in 1984 are one of the south coast's largest Independent Estate Agent with offices in Worthing Town Centre, West Worthing, Broadwater, Findon Valley, Lancing, Shoreham and a dedicated Letting Office at 58/59 New Broadway, Tarring Road, Worthing.

Under the supervision of the partners, the offices offer free advice on Selling and Letting, and are an established member firm of the National Association of Estate Agents. Using the latest technology coupled with unrivalled local knowledge Jacobs Steel & Co. has built a reputation for quality service, combined with competitive fees.