THE LILY CENTRE PRESENTATION
 
 
 
Situated  at 97 Sylvester St., Liverpool, L5 8SF, the Lily Centre is a Breast Cancer support group.  It is a non-profit making organisation which offers emotional and physical support for  cancer suffers, both men and women.  The group is run by women who have experienced breast cancer and they give their time and support on a voluntary basis.
 
The Garston and Liverpool Mark Masons donated an assortment of much needed items to the Lily Centre  from funds realised from their annual “Mark Weekend Away” which took place last February in Llandudno,  Included in the donation were DVD equipment and viewing screens for  therapy advisers to  provide information and explanation to patients about their  treatment.  Also there were items of kitchen equipment,  a TV,  furniture for the common room and tools and  furniture for the garden to mention  but a few. 
 
 
 
 
 
On Wednesday 18th April, the Rt.W. P.G.M. Bro Peter Connolly accompanied by his wife Lynne and Mark Masons and their wives from the Garston and Liverpool supporters of the “Mark Weekends” presented a cheque for £ 2191.99 to the two leading ladies, Peggy  O'Brien and Winnie Keating for the items donated. The Lord Mayor, Councilor Frank Prendergast attended the presentation as he is a strong supporter of the centre.  Other well known supporters include Cherie Blair and Raffa Benitez. 
 
 
 
 
 
An additional gift was made by W.Bro. Bernard Ashley and his wife Joyce, who are well known in the centre, in the sum of £ 183.50 to pay for TV licences for the new TVs.  The donation was raised by Joyce and Bernard who took part in a five mile sponsored walk on the 15th. April under the sponsorship of the  Companions and Guests of Everton chapter, No.823.
 
 
 
Special thanks are due to W.Bro. Colin Svenson and Tommy McLaughlin, the”Weekend “ and donation  event organisers.  All the ladies, both helpers and patients expressed their sincere appreciation for the help and support from the Mark Masons.
 

Letter from Lily Centre
 

Framed certificate
Report submitted by V.W.Bro Barry Elman