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NIPPY DIPPERS SOUGHT FOR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

An Aberdeen-based cancer support charity is looking for plucky volunteers to help it raise funds by taking a nice cool dip over the festive season.

CLAN Cancer Support is once again taking part in the annual Nippy Dippers event, which is organised by the Aberdeen Lions Club, and will take place at Aberdeen Beach on Boxing Day.

Last year 30 dippers took part in the event on behalf of CLAN and helped to raise over £3,000 for the charity, which is hoping to sign up even more willing participants this year.

Susan Crighton, fundraising manager at CLAN Cancer Support, said: “Every year it never fails to amaze us just how many people are willing to take part in the Nippy Dipper event.

“This is definitely one of our most popular fundraising activities, and gives people the opportunity to revitalise themselves if they’ve over indulged on one mince pie to many during the festivities.

“Regardless of the weather, everyone who takes part always has a fantastic time and I’m sure 2011 won’t be any different.

”This year I will be braving the chilly temperatures alongside my two daughters, and am hoping to receive plenty of sponsors!”

Anyone who would like to take part, or would like more information about the Nippy Dipper event should contact CLAN on 01224 647000.

Participants are invited to take part in fancy dress or in a CLAN t-shirt which will be provided for them.

CLAN Cancer Support is an independent charity which offers support to anyone affected by cancer. Based in Aberdeen, the charity covers the whole of Grampian, Orkney and Shetland. CLAN is also developing services in the community and now has a presence in Ballater, Inverurie, Peterhead, Stonehaven, Orkney and Shetland.

For more information about CLAN Cancer Support please telephone 01224 647000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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