A new charitable foundation has been established in the late Tim Bacon’s name to recognize his achievements, to continue his legacy and to echo his legendary generosity of spirit.
The Tim Bacon Foundation will support charities in the fight against cancer in all its painful and hurtful guises. Sadly Tim lost his own battle with cancer last year. The first appeal to be undertaken by the Foundation, which is being overseen by Tim’s erstwhile business partner and close friend Jeremy Roberts, will be to support The Christie Hospital and University College London in their appeal to raise funds for Proton Beam Therapy centres in Manchester and London and Maggie’s Centres who provide much needed free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their families and friends and is a key partner for the clinical services of the Christie Hospital.
Roberts said: “Many of you will have attended Tim’s memorial service in May last year. A very belated thank you to all who were able to come. I saw many of you personally on the day and since and have also received countless messages from people who were there or could not make it for whatever reason. I have been overwhelmed by still more who did not know Tim personally but who respected his achievements in the industry and wanted to record that fact.
“Proton beam therapy is a specialist form of radiotherapy that can very precisely target certain cancers, increasing success rates and reducing side-effects. Its introduction to the UK will bring treatment closer to patients, mostly children with brain tumours, who are currently sent abroad for treatment, usually to the USA or Switzerland. I think you will agree that this is unacceptable and as such a fitting project with which to launch the Foundation.
“So I am pleased to be confirming today that a Charitable Foundation has been established in Tim’s name to recognize his achievements, to continue his legacy and to echo his legendary generosity of spirit. The Tim Bacon Foundation will support charities in the fight against Cancer in all its painful and hurtful guises. I am asking you today to join the growing band of companies who have pledged to help us launch the Tim Bacon Foundation’s inaugural campaign to raise at least £500,000 for its chosen cause during 2017. I am delighted to confirm the following companies who have already pledged their support and who have become inaugural Friends of the Tim Bacon Foundation:
Pledge of minimum £25,000
Brasserie Blanc
The group’s pledge also comes in remembrance of Rob White, who worked for Brasserie Blanc’s chief executive Mark Derry and was like Tim a fellow sufferer, who was treated at the Christie, but also sadly passed away last year
Pledge of minimum £10,000
New World Trading Company
Hawksmoor
The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant
Ego Restaurants
Gusto Restaurant and Bar
Blackhouse Grills.”
MCA editor Mark Wingett said: “MCA is very proud to have adopted the appeal and will be working with Jeremy and the team at Living Ventures to recruit founding Friends. On receipt of your pledge MCA will announce your commitment to the Foundation in regular updates throughout the year.”
Roberts continued: “I hope that you can assist us by committing your business to donate or raise a minimum of £10,000 over the course of 2017 and become a founding Friend of the Foundation. MCA have launched the initiative with us and will be publicising on a regular basis those companies who have pledged to support this industry wide initiative.
“The Foundation will be conducting many and varied events during 2017 but the highlight will be will be held in May when we will be celebrating Tim’s life and achievements with a unique multi restaurant celebration dinner which will be sponsored by the Living Ventures Group and held across Living Ventures’ businesses in Manchester city centre. The Dinner will be followed by the “Dream the Impossible” party in true Tim style at a secret venue in the city and featuring some truly amazing entertainment.
Further details of this and other event will be announced over the coming weeks and will be sent to you once you confirm your pledge which you can do by registering at: www.timbaconfoundation.co.uk or if you prefer by contacting me directly by email: jeremyroberts@livingventures.com.
“I do hope that you can in bringing the industry together to honour one of its favourite sons in this way whether it is by a direct donation or by adopting the Foundation in 2017 as a nominated charity and raising funds through staff or customer initiatives. I look forward to hearing from you.
“Information about the Foundation and the Dream the Impossible event in May and the Appeal in general can be found at the website”
“As Tim was very fond of saying; it’s onwards and upwards! Thank you in advance of your generosity and support.”
