In memory of Basil D'Oliveira
25 January 2011
On Friday (27 January) there will be a thanksgiving service at
Worcester Cathedral for the cricket legend Basil D'Oliveira.
It is very generous of the D'Oliviera family to to support us in this way.
Dee Hall, our head of regional fundraising
Mr D'Oliveira had Parkinson's for
many years and died in November last year.
Donations to Parkinson's UK
In his memory, the D'Oliveira family have generously set up a
JustGiving page where well-wishers can make donations to
Parkinson's UK.
Donate at www.justgiving.com/damiandoliveira
There will also be in memoriam cards available at the cathedral
for people who wish to make a donation on the day.
Generous support from the D'Oliveira family
Dee Hall, our head of regional and branch fundraising
development, who will be attending the service, comments:
"It is very generous of the family to encourage those who would
like to remember what a wonderful cricketer and person Basil
D'Oliveira was to support us in this way."
The service is open to the public and starts at 2.30pm.
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