Lord Mayor's Appeal
The Lord Mayor’s Appeal 2008-9 supporting the Bradford Branch of the Alzheimer's Society
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 | My name is Brad, that’s Brad Ford, and I am the official mascot for the Lord Mayor of Bradford’s Charity Appeal. As you can see I have a beautiful outfit to wear, this is my Civic Regalia, complete with Robes, Hat and Chain. I am a very cute and cuddly little bear; I am about 10” tall with soft brown fur and a very lovely face with just a hint of mischief in my eyes!’ |
You can see what I have been getting up to by going to Brad Bear's Picture Gallery (see link below).
Send us your pictures of your Brad Bear out and about and we'll put these in our Gallery too. You can buy your own Brad Ford Bear for £8 from the Lord Mayor's Appeal Office call 01274 434965 or use the 'Contact Us' link in the left hand menu and complete the Online Form for the Appeal Office.
Brad Bear's Picture Gallery
- Each year the Lord Mayor chooses a charity or charities to benefit from his or her Charity Appeal.
- The choice of charity is a personal decision and over the years a very diverse group have been supported.
In the new millennium the Lord Mayor’s Appeal has supported:
- The Alzheimer's Society
- The Daisy Appeal
- Listening for Life Appeal
- Born in Bradford
- Bradford Sport & Recreation Association for People Disabilities
- The Yorkshire Air Ambulance
- The Burns Research Unit
- Manorlands Hospice
- The Arthritis Research Campaign
- Nell Bank Centre
- The Bradford Outward Bound Association
- Candlelighters
- McMillan Nurses
- The Prince’s Trust
- Brain Wave Appeal
- Marie Curie
Any charity can ask to be nominated simply by writing to Lord Mayor’s Office.
Any charity wishing to be considered by the Lord Mayor when he or she takes Office in May should send a written letter of application and information to;
The Lord Mayor’s Appeal Office
City Hall
BRADFORD
BD1 1HY
by December of the year prior.
- The Lord Mayor forms a Committee of volunteers to help raise money and organise events. If you are interested in volunteering please see ‘How you Can Help’
- Individuals, organisations, local schools and the council and local businesses are all encouraged to support the Appeal and organise their own events to raise money.
- For the charities involved being chosen to benefit from the Lord Mayor’s Appeal can provide a big boost to the annual fundraising target but more importantly it gives them a chance to raise public awareness about the work they do.
