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As you probably know Ascot’s electrician Dilwyn Jones is running the London marathon in April 2023 dressed as a 1950’s style Wurlitzer Jukebox. All to raise awareness and much needed funds for Crohn’s & Colitis Uk. This illness affects 1 in 123 people in the UK - that’s over half a million people.

The charity’s representative, Richard Marmot started the evening off with an informative and compelling talk about the effects and impact of a Crohn’s & Colitis diagnosis, not just on the patient, but on he family as well. Often a young person’s disease, Richard spoke of the the challenges faced and the ways in which the charity offers support both mentally and physically to these sufferers. Research, collaborative high quality care, campaigning for a better understanding of the difficulties faced, early diagnosis and educating people that not every disability is visible are all ways in which the funds raised can help Crohn’s & Colitis sufferers. Advice on medication and diet, and employment and disability benefits are also a means of helping those affected lead as fulfilling a life as possible. Funds are desperately needed to continue their good work.

As Gill and her band entertained us with greats like Mustang Sally and Route 66, party goers made the raffle and silent auction an enormous success. Local businesses and individuals had donated an amazing array of experiences and goods to bid for. Rounds of golf at Sunningdale, tickets for the polo, Nirvana Spa vouchers, and dinner vouchers for restaurants in our High Street - the generosity and kindness we experienced in helping us to make this event successful have been both touching and at times overwhelming. A special mention must go to Peter Harris and his family who organised the bar donating their time, drinks and all the profits to our cause.

Thank you to everybody who attended and all the helpers behind the scenes - you know who you are!

Lynne Jones (aka Mrs Jukebox Runner!)

Thanks also to the following donors: