RADIO Northwich has held a successful charity night, with more than £7,000 going to Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s Breast Care Fund.

Station co-owner Kim Smith, from Acton Bridge, was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2020 and after undergoing treatment is now cancer free.

Kim launched her fundraising project ‘Simply the Breast’ to raise money for the breast care team at Leighton Hospital and help pay for equipment and additional comforts to improve the experience of patients.

The event saw more than 800 concert goers watch iconic 80’s band Heaven 17 perform at Northwich Plaza on Friday 12th August.

On the night Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory, Martyn Ware and the rest of the band played to a sell-out crowd with support from The Electromantics and Mark Radcliffe’s UNE.

Kim said: “We are absolutely delighted that Heaven 17 fitted in a concert for this deserving cause despite their hectic touring schedule.

“We are trying to raise £50,000 and the money raised from the concert is a big step towards achieving the target.

Carole Salmon, community fundraiser for MCH Charity said: “Kim is a fundraising dynamo!

“She has an amazing way of connecting people and is so inspirational.

“I feel very proud to be able support her with her fundraising for the Breast Care Unit.

“The night itself was one for the fundraising history books for MCH Charity.

“For more information about donating, or about the support we can offer fundraisers email community fundraiser Carole Salmon carole.salmon@mcht.nhs.uk.”

Meanwhile, Radio Northwich are busy planning more fundraising events for 2023, and hope to announce their next concert in the coming weeks.

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