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Feb 2024
Fundraiser launched in support of Harrogate businessman David Simister
A Harrogate public relations company is to raise funds this year to support their former colleague and well known businessman David Simister.
Mr Simister suffered a life-changing stroke in March last year and now requires round-the-clock care.
During his career, he worked his way up from being a journalist on the Harrogate Advertiser and the Yorkshire Post to being PR manager for Yorkshire Water, before joining forces with good friend Richard Chew to set up Different PR.
He was also a trustee of multiple community ventures, including Harrogate Town FC Community Foundation, The Royal Hall Restoration Trust, Harrogate Hospital Radio and was chief executive of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce.
On top of this, he provided PR services for the likes of Harrogate International Festivals, Harrogate Business Improvement District and Ashville College and served as a councillor for four years on both Harrogate Borough Council and North Yorkshire County Council.
Nicola Stamford, the owner and founding director of the Big Bamboo Agency has been friends with Mr Simister for the last 24 years.
The agency today announced its fundraising efforts for the year ahead will focus on enabling Mr Simister's family to ensure his ongoing day-to-day care needs are met.
Ms Stamford said:
Andrew Simister, David’s twin brother, added:
A number of fundraising events are being planned for 2024. Anyone wanting to join the activities can contact Big Bamboo, or make a donation here.
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