Financial Planners have won the praise of a cancer charity for their generosity after donating about £10,000 at the IFP Annual Conference.
Macmillan Cancer Support has thanked delegates for raising cash which may help pay for Macmillan nursing for two months.
The money will go towards the costs of two Macmillan speech and language therapists for a month too.
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The staff work with people who have language or speech difficulties, or problems swallowing, following surgery or radiotherapy.
A Macmillan information and support unit is another possible beneficiary after donations at the Gala Evening at Celtic Manor Resort sponsored by Iress reached nearly £10,000.
Alice Young, Macmillan fund raising manager for Bristol and South Gloucester, said: "I can honestly say I was overwhelmed by the support and welcoming reception from each and every one of the attendees.
"It was a fantastic evening and we'd like to thank everyone involved for their generosity." She thanked the IFP for its support.
Donations can still be made via: www.justgiving.com/ifpconf14
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