Wilsons Auctions’ Auctioneer and Family Raises OVER £40,000 In Loving Memory of Late Dad

Manager and Auctioneer at Wilsons Auctions, Richard McFetridge and Family announced that with generous donations and the roaring success of their NI Pancreatic Cancer Gala Ball, over £40,000 has been raised for NI Pancreatic Cancer.

In loving memory of Torrens McFetridge, who passed away on 3rd May 2022 after a short illness with pancreatic cancer, the McFetridge family organised the Charity Gala Ball that took place on Saturday 15th April 2023 at The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine. Over 300 people attended the sold-out event.

The tragic loss of Torrens to pancreatic cancer in May 2022 left his family and friends devastated. The diagnosis came out of the blue and despite the best efforts of medical and nursing staff in both Causeway and Belfast City Hospitals, Torrens passed away just 6 weeks later. 

NI Pancreatic Cancer is a Northern Ireland charity working to improve the outcomes of pancreatic cancer by raising public awareness of this ‘silent killer’ and funding vital research.

Torrens’s son Richard, auctioneer for the evening commented, “We as a family have been overwhelmed by the generosity and support from so many businesses, private individuals, family and friends. Every item was generously donated for the auction and silent raffle. The highlight of the auction was a weekend break to New York realising £3700. Our auction total for all 25 lots on the night was £17,270, with a further £4,500 raised at the raffle”.  

“The funds raised will contribute to vital research into pancreatic cancer and provide support to those affected by this devastating disease. The family wish to thank everyone who so generously supported them in their fundraising efforts and also thank the Lodge Hotel for all their hard work in making the evening such a success.”

Wilsons Auctions would like to take this moment to congratulate Richard and his family on the tremendous success of the event and recognises the dedication and hard work they put into organising it.

Below are members of the McFetridge family handing over the cheque to Ivan McMinn MBE Chairman of NI Pancreatic Cancer. Pictured from L to R: Lorna Savoury, Richard McFetridge, Karen Allen, Louise McFetridge, Norma McFetridge, Ivan McMinn MBE (Chair of NIPANC), Lynne McFetridge.