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This year\u2019s Derbyshire Brain Game, which was supported by several Marketing Derby<\/a> Bondholders, has raised more than \u00a360,000 for an end-of-life charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event, in aid of Marie Curie UK, recently took place at Derby County<\/a>\u2019s Pride Park Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It saw almost 300 guests (including Marketing Derby and many of its Bondholders) take part in a seven-round quiz, hosted by Adam Buss.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This year, Smith Partnership<\/a> took home the winners\u2019 trophy, a unique design created by Jowita, a talented Derby College Group<\/a> student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trophy, featuring Marie Curie\u2019s iconic branding, was selected as part of an annual student design project led by lecturer Pete Gardner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cash was also raised from an auction held on the night, hosted by Steve Salloway, from Salloway Property Consultants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was the 12th time the Brain Game had been held \u2013 and the money raised this year brings the total amount raised by the event to over \u00a3500,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All funds raised go directly to supporting Marie Curie\u2019s range of services, including in-home nursing care, hospices, bereavement counselling, and a free information and support line, all of which provide comfort, dignity, and expert guidance to those navigating the challenges of terminal illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dean Nelson, member of The Derbyshire Brain Game Committee, said: \u201cI\u2019d like to extend my sincere thanks to our headline sponsors, MasterMover, Work Wallet<\/a>, and my own firm, PKF Smith Cooper, for their generous support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe continued loyalty of our regular attendees, volunteers and sponsors is absolutely vital to the success and longevity of this event.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Matthew Nickson, Marie Curie\u2019s community fundraiser for Derbyshire, said: \u201cThe continued generosity and enthusiasm of everyone who attends The Derbyshire Brain Game is truly overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEvery pound raised helps ensure no one faces end of life alone. We are incredibly grateful to all who contribute, especially our sponsors, donors, and volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis year we have raised over \u00a360,000, which will fund approximately 2,640 hours of specialist nursing care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith this year\u2019s total, the event has now raised over \u00a3500,000 since its inception in 2012.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Derbyshire Brain Game will return in 2026, with the date already confirmed for Thursday 8 October, once again at Pride Park Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, contact the organising team at derbyshirebraingame@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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