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Here's a list of our Breakthrough Groups in central England. They would love to hear from you and have lots of fundraising experience to share so please do give them a call!

The Heart of Derbyshire Breakthrough Group

The Heart of Derbyshire Group is based in Amber Valley in Derbyshire and is run by Elke Burden, Gina Mereweather and Charlie Wright. The Group was set up in October 2006 and so far the Group has held 2 events, a ‘Work in Pink Day’ at Amber Valley Borough Council where Elke and Gina work and to finish Breast Cancer Awareness Month a Halloween Party, which was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

The Heart of Derbyshire group's Halloween party.

Elke, Gina and Charlie would love to hear from anyone who would like to get involved with the Group or just to find out more information, please call Elke on 07813 989524 or email heartofderbyshire_breakthrough@yahoo.co.uk

Leicestershire Breakthrough Group

This Group, located near Loughborough, started fundraising in 1997 and has held many events including a coast-to-coast walk, street collections, and a Dickensian Dinner.

The Group are always keen to speak to new people who are interested in joining the Group or organising an event in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Dickensian Dinner

To find out more about how to get involved contact Barbara at Breakthrough on 020 7025 2452 or email barbarag@breakthrough.org.uk.

Staffordshire Breakthrough Group

The Staffordshire Group is based in Stafford and run by Elizabeth Osborn. The Group regularly organise Balls for Breakthrough and recently held a Pink or Punk event!

To find out more or get involved with the Staffordshire Group please call Liz on 01785 253 472 or email celia.payne@telford.gov.uk

Warwickshire Breakthrough Group

The Warwickshire Breakthrough Group has been fundraising since 2000 and has already raised over £10,000.

To find out more about the Warwickshire Group or to get involved, please contact Linda Holmes on 01203 348 974.

West Midlands Sutton Coldfield Breakthrough Group

Sutton Coldfield Breakthrough group

The West Midlands Sutton Coldfield Group was set up in 1996 following a successful fundraising charity ball. Since then they have organised many events, from corporate golf days to walks in the park, and with their fifth ball approaching, they are hoping to achieve their ambitious fundraising target of half a million pounds!

To find out how you can get involved, or for more information about the group and their events, visit their website at www.breakthroughbabes.org.uk.

West Midlands Solihull Breakthrough Group

The Solihull Group was started by Lindsay Rowe and has raised over £100,000 in only three years. They have held various events, the latest being a Bash for Breakthrough which raised over £20,000.

Solihull Group

For further information about the Group or to get involved, please call Lindsay Rowe on 0121 705 6620.

West Midlands Birmingham Breakthrough Group

The Birmingham Group began in 2003 and have already held 2 Balls for Breakthrough. Their last one, held at Aston Villa Football Club in November 2004 raised £18,000 alone!

Birmingham Group

Marie Richards and the Group would love to hear from anyone who would like to get involved. You can contact Marie on 0121 446 4892.


For further information

Groups Team
groups@breakthrough.org.uk
Tel: 020 7025 2452

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