Last month, we posted a story about a young boy who was brought to tears after meeting a cancer patient, as part of his punishment for stealing a charity box belonging to Macmillan Cancer Support . http://www.humberside.police.uk/newsmedia/teenager-who-stole-cancer-collection-box-brought-to-tears-after-meeting-man-with-cancer-and-says-sorry
The meeting which took place at Kirkella Police Station between the young boy, his parents, 60-year-old Brian living with cancer, and the police. The emotional meeting did not just touch the young boy and his family, as it was intended to do so, but also all the police officers working at Kirkella Police Station.
PC Andy White arranged for the young boy to meet with the cancer patient and a nurse from the charity, after admitting the theft.
PC White was so touched by the meeting that he has vowed to do something for the charity too.
On Saturday 10th May a bucket collection will take place, starting off from Beverley Police Station at 10am, PC Andy White will be walking 10 miles eventually ending at Queens Gardens Police Station,
PC Andy White will be joined on the walk by his fellow colleagues from the police, Macmillan volunteer/supporter Brian, former professional footballer Nicky Barmby and his wife, PC Andy Whites own family and friends, along with a whole host of previous young people who have all been subject to a restorative justice types of punishment. It is anticipated in excess of 50 ‘green fundraisers’ will be taking part on the walk.
After PC Andy White, learned Brian himself had set a target for himself to raise £10,000 for the charity, between his own diagnosis in May last year to this summer, PC White decided to help in anyway he could and in his own time, will embark on a bucket collection for the same charity.
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PC Andy White, from Kirkella Police Station, said: “Restorative Justice is a fantastic tool to use for kids who have made a genuine mistake and instead of getting a criminal record which could tarnish their careers and future, they are given an alternative punishment which really makes them realise their mistake. Off the back of this emotional meeting, Brian told me he had embarked on a load of fundraising for the charity, despite his poor health. This motivated me to try and do something for the cause.
“This will be my third charity bucket collection, having previously arranged one for a former Beverley and Cottingham PC, Simon Good who sadly died of a brain tumour several years ago and Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes who were killed whilst on duty in Greater Manchester.
“All the money raised from the walk will be handed straight over to Crystal Ness, Macmillan Fundraising Manager for this area.
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“If you see a bunch of people dressed in green carrying a Macmillan charity bucket, please dig deep and donate what you can.”
The walk will start from Humberside Police’s East Ridings Headquarters in Beverley – taking the walkers through Saturday Market and Wednesday Market, Dunswell and the garden centres they pass, Beverley Road, St Stephens Shopping Centre, Prospect Centre and Princess Quay, Whitefriargate and ending at approximately 3pm in Queens Gardens, Hull City Centre.
The walk is just over ten miles long and it is hoped the walk will raise the awareness of the charity and also provide a donation from the whole community to local people affected by cancer, who are being supported by Macmillan.
