A total of £3653 was raised for Naseem’s Manx Brain Tumour Charity at the Sporting and Dining Club’s recent dinner event.
The event was sponsored by Standard Bank Isle of Man and featured legendary sports promoter Barry Hearn OBE.
Famously described as ‘roguish but never a rogue’ and as someone who is always ready with the perfect soundbite, Barry regaled the packed audience with anecdotes drawn from his extensive career which has encompassed promotion of eleven sports.
As the founder and President of Matchroom Sport, Barry is perhaps best-known for his work within snooker, darts and boxing where his events have reached television audiences in the billions around the world, and for his management of household sporting names such as Steve Davis, Anthony Joshua and Chris Eubank.
Charity event
The nominated charity for the event was Naseem’s Manx Brain Tumour Charity, established in 2009 by the late Naseem Pishvaie, herself a brain tumour sufferer.
A total of £3654 was raised on the night for the charity, which will go towards its work on-Island supporting brain tumour sufferers with financial assistance and supporting information.
Naseem’s Manx Brain Tumour Charity
The main aims and objectives of Naseem’s Manx Brain Tumour Charity are to provide support which includes the provision of grants, goods, services or financial loans to persons in the Isle of Man suffering from financial hardship.
Along with providing practical support, including information regarding Brain tumours, and purchasing, or facilitating the purchase of medical equipment for use in the Isle of Man or elsewhere.
It also aims to fund research in the Isle of Man or elsewhere regarding brain tumours and treatment.
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