Steve Reid Foundation Lift Off!

Gilles set up the Steve Reid Foundation last year in memory of his close friend who sadly passed away after suffering from throat Cancer in April 2010 without the money for treatment that could have saved his life.Last years efforts to raise money were spearheaded by Gilles's marathon run, which he completed in 4 hours 43 minutes and 9 seconds. Rumour has it that he will do it again…!“This is something that is very close to me and that I feel strongly about, and wanted to set up something as a lasting legacy to help others in similar situations. To this end, I am running the London Marathon on April 17th on behalf of the Steve Reid Foundation.” GP.(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-Reid-.png)This summer brought the success of the rooftop party and we are pleased to announce that we raised £1,000 for the foundation.A big thanks to the venue organisers – the Bootstrap Company (http://www.bootstrapcompany.co.uk/13_dalston_roof_park), those who came and danced the...
 

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