SIR – I am writing to invite your readers to get their grill on to support people with epilepsy and take part in the first-ever Epilepsy Action Big BBQ, from June 9 to 15.
Statistics show that the average British family will have nine barbecues a year.
Why not use one of yours to help people with epilepsy? Whether it’s a barbecue with friends and family, a grill up at the local sports club or an American-style cookout with your local community group, all you need to do is get grilling and get giving.
Every year, around 32,000 people are diagnosed with epilepsy – that’s 87 every single day. All the money raised from this event will help us to continue our vital work in supporting the 600,000 people with epilepsy across the UK. It is estimated that around 51,000 people in Yorkshire and the Humber have epilepsy.
Everyone who registers to hold a Big BBQ event will receive a fundraising toolkit containing a collection box, invitations, posters, recipes and even a chef hat.
The Epilepsy Action Big BBQ is being supported by Napoleon Grills. Every Big BBQ chef will have the chance to win one of ten Napoleon Grills BBQ accessory packs.
To register for a free fundraising pack, visit epilepsy.org.uk/bigbbq or call the fundraising events team on 0113 210 8800.
Carl Foster, fundraising events officer, Epilepsy Action
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