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Staff and prisoners support charity event

Friday, 6 May 2016

A team from the Isle of Man Prison played an important role in the success of the recent Lisa Lowe Appeal Walk organised by Manx Cancer Help.

Members of staff and prisoners acted as 'Wombles', tidying up behind the main group of walkers tackling the 28-mile Millennium Way from Sky Hill in Ramsey to Castletown.

Staff and prisoners support charity event

Deputy Prison Governors Nigel Fisher and Geoff Hathaway, Senior Officer Mike Pacey and PEI Andy Morrison gave up their free time to take part in the event. They were joined by two trusted prisoners and supported by Head of Business Operations Michelle Mitchell and Paul Mitchell.

Staff at the Isle of Man Prison have been long-standing supporters of Isle of Man cancer charities and took part in the first Lisa Lowe Walk in 1997. For this year's event, the group from the Prison set off from Ramsey an hour after the other walkers and picked up litter along the way.

The staff and prisoners completed the challenge in 7½ hours and in addition to keeping the route clean and tidy, they raised money for Manx Cancer Help through sponsorship from colleagues and prisoners.

Mike Pacey, who coordinated the Prison's involvement, said:

'The Prison has taken part in charitable events over many years in memory of Lisa Lowe and in support of cancer patients who are helped by the wonderful team at Manx Cancer Help. I'd like to thank everybody who donated funds or helped us on the day, including our support team.'

Michael Coleman MLC, Member of the Department of Home Affairs with responsibility for the Prison and Probation Service, added:

'Staff at the prison often give up their own free time to support worthy causes. It is also good to see prisoners making a positive contribution to the local community through their charitable endeavours.'

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