News and Events for the Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund Charity

Hitchcock movie premiere! 31st January 2013

We are delighted to announce that film distributors Fox have agreed to screen the north east premiere of the new Hitchcock movie to raise funds for The Sunshine Fund. The premiere will be held at the Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Thursday 31st January at 6pm. Tickets go on sale on Thursday 10th January. Contact Tyneside Cinema box office on T: 0845 217 9909.

Click here to view the information poster to find out more or contact Sarah Clark - 0191 201 6066 | [email protected]

Glass Slipper Awards - February 2013

The first Glass Slipper Awards will be held in February 2013 at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead. The event, attracting a predominately female audience from the corporate world of law, accountancy, banks, telesales and recruitment agencies will celebrate the achievements of women.

The awards will recognise Newcomer, Customer Service, Collaboration of the Year, Success of the Year and Lifetime Achievement award. One award will be voted by the local community via The Evening Chronicle. We feel this will inevitably promote the Awards and both the sponsor and charity profile.

Click here for more information or contact Clare Savory - 0191 201 6068 | [email protected]





Comedy Night - Mon 22nd April 2013

Details coming soon!





Coast-to-Coast - Fri 17th - Sat 18th May

Cycling from Workington to Tynemouth, covering 70 miles per day. This one is a challenge, but we don't want to make it easy for people. Join team Sunshine!



For more information on our upcoming events please contact Clare Savory - 0191 201 6068 | [email protected]





The Sunshine Run: Wed 26th June

Urging runners of all levels to take part in our annual Sunshine Run which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 19th June The Sunshine Run is a 5k fun run, which is, ran along a scenic route of the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside.

Your participation in the Sunshine Run 2013 will make a real difference to North East children with disabilities and their families who so desperately need our support. The Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund provides grants to individuals, groups, registered organisations, special schools and hospitals to purchase essential equipment, learning aids and custom built apparatus to improve the lives of children with disabilities in the North East.

Entry fee is £15 | sponsorship target of £50

There will be a presentation for the top three male and female runner and a prize for the largest team entered.

For more information on our upcoming events please contact Clare Savory - 0191 201 6068 | [email protected]





The Sunshine Swim: 14th - 15th June

Choose to swin for the Sunshine Fund and make a difference to the lives of local disabled children.

Download the information poster

For more information on our upcoming events please contact Clare Savory - 0191 201 6068 | [email protected]







Great North Run - Sun 15th Sept

Newcastle to South Shields. Join Team Sunshine and run the Great North Run, 13.1 miles. This will be our biggest team in 2013, so be part of it.

Download your registration form

Download the information poster

For more information on our upcoming events please contact Clare Savory - 0191 201 6068 | [email protected]





The Sunflower Ball - Fri 27th Sept



Enjoy a fabulous evening of fine wine and entertainment at the Marriot Hotel, Gosforth Park.

Our annual fabulous black tie event including drinks reception, three-course meal, live band, disco and much much more.

Bacon sandwiches at 12.30 and carriages at 2am. Table of ten £1000.

For more information on our upcoming events please contact Clare Savory - 0191 201 6068 | [email protected]



Great Wall of China - Oct 2013: TBC





Celebrity Question of Sport - Thur 21st Nov

The Banqueting Suite Civic Centre Newcastle. So you think you know your sport! Join us at our black tie, popular sports quiz with Sky Sports presenter Jim White attended by North East sporting celebrities.

For more information on our upcoming events please contact Clare Savory - 0191 201 6068 | [email protected]

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