COLLEAGUES from a company in Chipping Sodbury have raised money for charity in memory of a late friend who died aged 55.
Martin Norman died last year after being diagnosed with terminal cancer just before his birthday.
His colleagues from Chipping Sodbury Quarry have now taken part in Movember, growing moustaches and facial hair for a month.
The group of 20 decided to raise money for Marie Curie at the request of Martin’s family.
They raised a grand total of £2,407 for the hospice care charity.
Paul Hammond, site fitter at Chipping Sodbury Quarry, said: “Martin started his career as a Quarry Operative in September 2002.
“We watched him progress to various machines, which included his favourite, the Hitachi 890 face loader.
“Martin served the quarry loyally for 19 years and was a well-liked and respected member of the small team, known for his skill, knowledge, and great sense of humour.
“This sense of humour never left Martin, and he remained positive right up until his untimely death.
“Martin will be forever remembered by his family and friends – he is truly missed by everyone.”
Hannah Drury, community fundraiser for Marie Curie in Bristol, Bath and Somerset said: “It was so lovely to see the efforts that this group of fundraisers went to as they remembered their friend.
“Their generous donation will enable Marie Curie to continue delivering its much needed services and provide support to people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones, as we have done so for the last 75 years.”
The total raised included £1,407 from the Quarry’s Movember challenge, with a matched funding gift of £1,000 from Hanson UK.
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