The 18th May saw the annual Essex Countywide Business Awards. APC Solutions was privileged to be the head sponsor of the event which took place at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend and featured 14 categories.
During the evening APC Solutions orchestrated a prize draw to support the charity, The Starlight Foundation. APC Solutions Director, David Bell, first became of the charity when his son's classmate's brother became sick with a brain tumour. Joshua's mum, Beverly, would regularly attend his son's football matches to try and gather donations and raise awareness of the charity.
David and the team at APC wanted to help Beverly raise awareness of this fantastic charity which grants wishes to seriously sick children and those which face long stays in hospital undergoing treatment. In the Christmas of 2011, APC Solutions staff chose to forgo their annual Christmas drinks bonus to donate to the Starlight foundation. An amazing £975 was raised by the generosity of APC Solutions staff and clients.
2011 also saw David win Business Man of the Year at the Mid Essex Business Awards. Strong relationships were formed with the Essex Business Awards team which saw APC become head sponsor for the 2012 Essex Countywide Business Awards.
David recognised APC Solutions role as head sponsor could further benefit the charity. The sponsorship committee decided on a prize draw through donation “Grant a wish” envelopes on the night of the Essex Countywide Business Awards.
The tremendous generosity of the attendees saw an amazing £2272 raised in just one evening. With several fantastic prizes generously donated by the team at APC and other sponsors of the awards including the Lee Stafford Hair and Beauty School, who work with Chelmsford College and Aer Lingus. The charity will benefit hugely from the donation.
During the evening David spoke to Joshua's mother, Beverly. He told her of the fantastic donation. Beverly immediately told Joshua who has been granted the wish of a trip to Disneyland once he has finished his treatment. Joshua's response? 'Mum, does that mean I can pack an even bigger suitcase?' Such strength and humour from a little boy who that day, had been undergoing treatment, is testament to the amazing work Starlight do.
For more information on Starlight please visit http://www.starlight.org.uk/ to donate please visit http://www.justgiving.com/JoshuaTree
For more information on APC Solutions, the leading wireless networking company, please visit http://www.apcsolutionsuk.com/
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