Myerscough Motorsports students drive fundraising for Cancer Research.
Motorsports students at Myerscough College today presented Cancer Research UK with money raised from their successful modified car show event.
Anne Sweeney, Community Fundraiser for Cancer Research UK, came to Myerscough College to collect a cheque for £1300 from the students. They raised £2600 all together which will be split between Cancer Research UK and the Meningitis Trust.
Students Ross Clements, Susan Wright and Graeme Day were part of a group of students that organised the event as part of their course last year, on the National Diploma in Motorsports. They have now completed their course and progressed onto the Foundation Degree in Motorsports at the College. The event, called MUK 3, was the third time this annual event has been held at the College and is a chance for car cruising and racing enthusiasts to get together for a custom car show. MUK has quickly gathered momentum with around 3000 turning up to last year’s event.
Belinda Cookson, Motorsports Further Education Co-ordinator at Myerscough College said:
“The students worked really hard in preparation for the show and on the day and made it in to a great success. The amount of money raised is fantastic and it is great to be able to help such a worthwhile charity as Cancer Research UK, who receive no government funding for their lifesaving work and rely entirely on donations.”
Myerscough College offers a selection of Further and Higher Education courses and is excellently equipped with 7 motorsport workshops and a fleet of racing cars with the latest motor vehicle technology. Students regularly take part in rallying events and develop a firm foundation of practical skills and the relevant technical knowledge in motor vehicles to enable them to progress in the industry. Employment prospects are superb with many students progressing on to exciting careers as Technicians and Mechanics, or in data analysis and logistics roles, with the many motorsport teams based in the UK.
