Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for local groups and businesses in Driffield to host a quiz on February 22 to raise vital funds for the cancer charity.
The Mammoth Quiz is Macmillan’s nationwide quiz, which has raised £68,000 for Macmillan since 2009 and holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest simultaneous quiz. In 2013, Macmillan wants the quiz to be their biggest ever and so needs lots of Driffield locals to register for the event.
Macmillan fundraising manager for North Yorkshire Sally Millington, said: “We are really excited about our Mammoth Quiz and we are hopeful lots of people will take part to help us make 2013’s quiz the biggest ever for Macmillan.
“The quizzes can be held anywhere, from the local pub or bowling club to a local factory, office or school.
“It’s a really nice way of raising some money while having fun with friends, family or work colleagues. And let’s face it – most of us like the chance to show off our general knowledge skills.”
It costs £10 to register with the money going to Macmillan to help fund vital cancer services. Every person that signs up to host a Mammoth Quiz will be sent a 2013 quiz, fundraising materials, tips for organising a quiz and information about Macmillan.
The Mammoth Quiz takes place on February22, but Macmillan says organisations can still hold a Mammoth Quiz after the date. They are encouraging as many people as possible to enjoy a great evening at the same time as doing something worthwhile for a fantastic cause.
Sally added: “It would be great to get as many quizzes as possible happening on February 22. However we know not everyone who wants to take part in a quiz to raise money for us will be able to make that time so quiz packs are still available to groups that want to hold their event at a later date.
“The main thing is to help make the quiz bigger and better than ever before and to raise funds to help support people living with cancer.”
To find register for your 2013 quiz pack or to find out more about the Mammoth Quiz, please contact Quiz Master Anna Webb on 01832 274075 or email anna@webboundle.co.uk
To get support from Macmillan, visit www.macmillan.org.uk or call 0808 808 0000.