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Fernando Alonso's Gloves - they could be yours!
Last month a woman who works for the BCQ Group (which bda is part of) was in a major motorcycle accident and suffered serious injuries. On hearing the news, a team at BCQ whipped into action to organise a Quiz Night and Charity Auction to raise money to aid her rehabilitation.
The event’s on 13 October at the Buckingham Town Hall, and already over 30 teams have entered. But what’s been even more inspiring is the number of people not directly connected to BCQ who’ve come forward to donate to the cause.
We’re lucky enough to be located in the midst of Formula 1 team territory, with a number of team headquarters nearby, along with the Silverstone racetrack. Rachael Furn’s father, who works in the industry, told a number of F1 drivers about the auction at last week’s Japan Grand Prix, and the result was some astounding generosity.
Scuderia Toro Rosso held a spontaneous whip-around, resulting in a gift of 150 euro. We also have some great F1 memorabilia for the auction:
- Two Ferarri caps – one signed by Kimi Raïkkönen and the other signed by Felipé Massa; and
- Driving gloves – as worn on the day by Fernando Alonso, and also signed by him
Bid for this Ferrari Hat, signed by Felipé Massa
Or this Ferrari Hat, signed by Kimi Raïkkönen
If you or anyone you know is a Formula 1 fan, and you’d like to place a pre-auction bid for any of these items, please let us know, and we’ll make sure your bid is put forward on the night! And, needless to say, any further help or support for the cause will be greatly appreciated.
For more information, or to place a bid, please email anita.wise@bcqgroup.com. (Note that email bids must be received by Anita by 3pm on Tuesday 13 October to be eligible.)
