Updated 8 June 2009

The children and youth of the Husaini Islamic Centre in Peterborough, UK organised a fundraising activity called “Fruity Friday”.

The following article was featured on May 18, 2009 in The Evening Telegraph, a local newspaper:

YOUNSTERS HELP RAISE THOUSANDS FOR CANCER CHARITY
The Evening Telegraph
May 18, 2009

Youngsters at a city mosque have helped raise funds and awareness for a national cancer charity.

The young children’s group at the Husaini Islamic Centre, in Burton Street, Peterborough held a fundraising evening on Friday to help raise money for World Cancer Research Fund.

More than 20 people turned up dressed in yellow and enjoyed watching the BFG, a film based on the book by Roald Dahl, in a bid to also encourage children to take on reading as a hobby.

The youngsters and community members who also held a bucket collection after Friday prayers helped to raise about £500 for the cancer charity.

Facilitator of the group, Sukaina Manji, said:  “Cancer is something that affects many individuals and it is our duty to help raise its awareness so that people suffering do not feel isolated.”

President of the Islamic Centre, Mohammed Nanji added:  “By supporting such charities, we are doing our human duty and contributing positively.

The resident Imam of the mosque concluded:  “It is very important to think about others and giving charity to support good causes. The collection that was held will reflect this.”