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Walk With CLAN Cancer Support This Mother’s Day

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Feb 252016

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A leading north-east cancer support charity is giving people the chance to come together this Mother’s Day by holding a special walk.

CLAN Cancer Support’s seventh annual Mother’s Day walk will take place within the grounds of Westburn Park in Aberdeen on Sunday, March 6.

The charity recognises that Mother’s Day can often be a difficult time for mothers who have lost a son or daughter or for individuals who have lost their own mother or wife and is giving people the chance to share part of what is a significant day for many with it.

The event is inspired by Macduff woman and CLAN supporter Marjorie Nicholson who organised a sponsored walk after losing her son to cancer on Mother’s Day in 2007. After raising more than £6,000 at the event, CLAN was inspired by her courage and began organising and hosting a similar walk in Aberdeen.

The 1km walk itself can be completed as many times as an individual chooses, with an opportunity to be sponsored to do so also available for participants.

Susan Crighton, CLAN’s fundraising manager, said:

“Our Mother’s Day walk is one of our most touching events throughout our year-long calendar and we’d be thrilled to welcome you along on a day that holds a special place for many.

“Westburn Park is a lovely location for the walk, which is open to anyone of all ages and abilities, with many choosing in the past to walk in memory of a loved one. We want to create a day that can often be viewed with a sense of fear into something positive, with the walk able to provide comfort and support to all those who attend.”

Registration on the day will take place between 9.30am and 10am in CLAN House on Westburn Road. The walk will start at 10am and continue until noon.

If you would like to take part adults cost £5 and children are free. Please contact Darren Hill at CLAN to register on 01224 651034 or email darren.hill@clanhouse.org

CLAN Cancer Support is an independent charity which provides comfort support and information, free of charge, for anyone, of any age, affected by any type of cancer. CLAN aims to support people to reduce anxiety, stress and to increase their ability to cope with the effects of a serious illness.

Based in Aberdeen, the charity covers the whole of north-east Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland. CLAN has a presence in Ballater, Banchory, Elgin, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Lossiemouth, Peterhead, Stonehaven, Turriff, Kirkwall and Lerwick.

For further information about CLAN Cancer Support please call (01224) 647 000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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City Woman Aims To Strike A Chord For CLAN

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Jan 282016

Carol Norrie and CLAN chief executive Dr Colette Backwell at CLAN House in Aberdeen.

With thanks to Phil Moar, Account Manager, Citrus:Mix

An Aberdeen woman is to hold a charitable dinner dance next week
after her musical father’s cancer diagnosis moved her to organise an event.

Carol Norrie will hold The Allan CLAN Red Carpet Charity Ball, in aid of CLAN Cancer Support, at the Chester Hotel, Aberdeen on Friday, Feb 5.

The night, which will include a three-course dinner and live performances from local artists Oliver Richards, Colin Newbury and Cameron Jay, has been devised by Carol after her father Dave Allan was diagnosed with lung cancer in June.

Dave’s diagnosis was then followed by a bout of pneumonia before further tests showed he required a double heart bypass before he could properly start his cancer treatment.

With her Dad’s cancer treatment now underway, Carol felt that she needed to focus on something that was positive and was looking for a distraction. She struck upon the idea of organising a charitable event and on recommendation from her friends, she visited CLAN Cancer Support at its CLAN House base in Aberdeen to see first-hand the work they do with individuals and families affected by cancer.

After being so impressed by the facility and the services the charity provides, it was an obvious choice for her to link-up with for her special evening.

Carol said:

“Dad has had a bit of a tough time of it recently, overcoming both pneumonia and a heart bypass in the days and weeks after being diagnosed with cancer in June last year. It’s been difficult for him and our family but his strength has been amazing. He’s managed to remain so positive throughout it all.

“With this in mind, I was looking for a bit of a distraction to take my mind off things. Some friends told me about CLAN and on learning more about the charity, I was immediately taken in by its spread of services and comfort and care it provides to people affected by cancer. It just seemed right to hold an event on its behalf.

“The night itself will have a strong musical element which was a key consideration given my Dad’s love for music throughout his life so far. He has played in various bands from the age of 12 up until a few years ago and we’re still hopeful that he might be able to play a song on the night; we’ll just have to wait and see.”

Ticket sales for the dinner dance have been strong, with all funds raised set to go towards CLAN’s provision of free support services to anyone affected by cancer throughout the north-east of Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland. Monetary donations are still being sought to help cover lighting and sound costs.

Carol added:

“The support we’ve had from friends, family, members of the public, my work and local businesses such as The Chester Hotel itself and SIGNAL2NOISE has been fantastic so far and it really has helped create a feeling of positivity around something which is undoubtedly a tough time for us all. Not everyone is lucky enough to have the support network that my Dad has had so the work of charities like CLAN can bring an added importance to many.

“We’re delighted to be supporting the charity with the event and we can’t wait to invite attendees to a night of musical fun.”

Dr Colette Backwell, chief executive of CLAN Cancer Support, said:

“Carol’s enthusiasm and passion for helping CLAN is there for all to see and we’re so delighted to have been selected as the beneficiary for what is sure to be a fantastic night of entertainment.

“CLAN is there to help all those affected by cancer; whether it is the person directly affected, a family member, a friend or even a carer. Carol, her Dad and their family have an obvious close bond and for them to turn what is sure to be a difficult time into something so positive is testament to their character and approach to life.”

Those interested in getting involved with the evening or those who would like to donate funds to the night are asked to contact Carol Norrie on carol.norrie572@btinternet.com

For further information about CLAN Cancer Support please call (01224) 647 000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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Aboyne Resident Celebrates Mini Win

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Jan 142016

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(left to right): Susan Crighton, CLAN fundraising manager, Bob Anderson, Mini winner, Alan Pirie, of the Aberdeen and North East Rotary Clubs.

A north-east man whose wife was helped by cancer charities has become the winner of a Mini in a popular annual fundraiser.
Bob Anderson, of Aboyne, bought the winning ticket in the raffle, organised by CLAN Cancer Support and Rotary Clubs throughout the north-east of Scotland, on the spur of the moment on the day of the draw at the Bon Accord and St Nicholas centre in Aberdeen.

His win has been made all the more special as he lost his wife Maureen to breast cancer in July last year (2015), with the pair always doing their bit to support local cancer charities.

He said:

“I didn’t believe it when I got the call from the Rotary initially, I thought someone was playing a hoax. It was Susan Crighton of CLAN who then phoned later and I saw her name in the paper so I thought then it must be real. It is a great start to the New Year for me.

“My wife Maureen died of breast cancer in July. She was helped by a number of cancer charities with her care, we always tried to support their fundraising efforts however we could, and buying raffle tickets here and there.

“It was amazing that my ticket turned out to be the winning one, especially as I bought it on the day. I had bought one earlier on at Pittodrie. Local charities like CLAN make such a difference to people and I think it is very important that they are supported.”

More than £56,500 was raised through tickets sale, with the final overall total still being calculated. The raffle is an integral part of the charity’s fundraising campaign and is run by the Rotary, with members of the 22 local clubs running it to support CLAN. All profit is split between the charity and the Rotary club, with the Mini being part-sponsored by Domino’s Pizza.

Susan Crighton, CLAN fundraising manager, said:

“It is always a lovely moment when Alan and I get to phone the winner of the draw and tell them that they have won a brand new car. We are thrilled to have presented Bob with the Mini now, although he took some persuading from the Rotary and myself to believe that he had won. We all hope he enjoys it, particularly given the difficult time he has been going through.

“The raffle is a hugely important fundraising tool for us and I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to the Rotary clubs, who help us so much with it each year. Their dedication and kindness really does make all the difference. We would also like to thank everyone that has supported us by buying a raffle ticket.”

Alan Pirie, of the Aberdeen and North East Rotary Clubs, said: “We were delighted to partner up with CLAN Cancer Support again and would like to extend our congratulations to Bob. Our members have been helping by selling raffle tickets at various events the length and breadth of the north-east for the past eight months. It is lovely to see the Mini go to someone who knows how important local cancer charities like CLAN are and the difference they can make.”

Based in Aberdeen, the charity covers the whole of north-east Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland. CLAN has a presence in Ballater, Banchory, Elgin, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Stonehaven, Turriff, Kirkwall and Lerwick.

For further information about CLAN Cancer Support please call (01224) 647 000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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Donate Christmas Stamps To CLAN Cancer Support

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Dec 242015

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Individuals are being asked to think of a leading north-east cancer support charity this Christmas by donating leftover stamps.

CLAN Cancer Support has issued an appeal for any second-hand stamps from Christmas presents and card packaging that it can recycle to raise funds.

The charity, which provides free support services to anyone affected by cancer across the north-east of Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland, is also on the hunt for all foreign coins, including old British money.

As well as the stamps and coins, CLAN is also asking individuals to donate any unwanted mobile phone handsets, of any condition, which again can be recycled to raise funds for the charity.

CLAN launched a similar appeal this time last year and saw hundreds of handsets donated, along with a range of coins and stamps with all funds raised going towards its provision of free support services to anyone affected by cancer.

Susan Crighton, CLAN’s fundraising manager, said:

“This Christmas, we’re on the hunt for any leftover coins, stamps and mobile phones that we can recycle to raise funds for CLAN.

“With the sending of presents and cards at Christmas, stamps really are in plentiful supply at this time of year, along with new mobile phone handsets so we’re looking for the help of anyone who may have spares leftover.

“We’ve had great success in the past with this appeal and I’d like to thank all those who have donated any of these to the charity. Your donation really can make a big difference.”

Donations of foreign coins, stamps and mobile phones can be made in person at CLAN House on Westburn Road or at either of the charity’s shops on Rosemount Place and Chapel Street.

For further information about CLAN Cancer Support please call (01224) 647 000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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Christmas Ball Is A Cracker For CLAN Cancer Support

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Dec 142015

CLAN chairman Kenny Anderson, CLAN chief executive Dr Colette Backwell, Lord Provost of Aberdeen George Adam and Dame Anne Begg

CLAN chair Kenny Anderson, CLAN chief exec Dr Colette Backwell, Lord Provost George Adam and Dame Anne Begg.

With thanks to Phil Moar, Account Manager, Citrus:Mix.

Generous individuals and businesses have come together to raise thousands of pounds at a leading north-east cancer support charity’s annual Christmas event.

Over £83,000 was raised at CLAN Cancer Support’s Christmas Cracker which was held on November 27 at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC).

The event, which was this year supported by TOTAL E&P UK Limited as main sponsor with Hydrasun on-board as diamond sponsor, is the charity’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

It saw guests treated to a three-course meal with a silent auction, tombola and a range of entertainment also taking place throughout the course of the evening.

Former STV News presenter Margaret Donald was guest speaker at the event whilst attendees also heard an update from last year’s guest Emily Findlay. Emily is currently continuing to receive treatment after being re-diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare cancer affecting children and young people, in 2014.

The funds raised as a result of the evening will go towards CLAN’s provision of free support services to anyone affected by cancer across the north and north-east of Scotland.

Dr Colette Backwell, CLAN’s chief executive, said:

“Our Christmas Cracker event is a really important evening for all associated with CLAN and we were delighted with the continued support shown towards it, especially given the tough economic climate that is present here in the north-east.

“I’d like to thank both Margaret and Emily for giving up their time to share their experiences with cancer to attendees. Alongside the fundraising element, a big part of the event is raising awareness of CLAN’s service offering and both provide such inspiring stories that are both similar and unique in their own way.

“The support from the event’s key sponsors is also vital to the success of the evening and I’d like to express my gratitude to them for coming on-board this year. We are always blown away by the level of support shown by members of the public and the business community towards CLAN. It was a heart-warming evening and one that will remain with us for a very long time.”

For further information about CLAN Cancer Support please call (01224) 647 000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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Madison Draws Her Way To Breakfast With Santa

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Dec 112015

Breakfast with Santa

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A Rosehearty primary school pupil has used her creative skills to win breakfast with a very special guest for her and her friends.

Madison Louise Stephen, a primary four pupil at Rosehearty School, came out top in Aberdeen shopping centre Bon Accord & St Nicholas’ Breakfast with Santa drawing competition.

Entrants were asked to draw a festive picture to adorn the walls of Santa’s Grotto which is currently present within the Bon Accord mall in the run-up to Christmas.

Madison’s picture was selected as the winner from over 100 entries from pupils throughout Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, with her Christmas time scene being praised by judges.

Her prize, along with a group of her friends, was breakfast with the man himself last Sunday (December 06) at Di Maggio’s Caffe in the Bon Accord mall before Santa started a busy shift meeting other children within the grotto.

Santa’s Grotto will be present within Bon Accord & St Nicholas on weekends December 5-6 and 12-13 from 10am to 4pm as well as each day from December 19 to Christmas Eve. All donations raised from the grotto itself will go to north-east charity CLAN Cancer Support.

Roselynn Birnie, head teacher at Rosehearty School, said:

“The entire school was delighted with Madison’s achievement and I’m sure that she, along with her friends, enjoyed their morning in Santa’s company.

“It’s fantastic that Madison has had her creative skills recognised in this way and she should be very proud of being selected as the winner from over 100 entries. It certainly is a bit of festive good news for everyone associated with Rosehearty School.”

Craig Stevenson, centre manager at Bon Accord & St Nicholas, said:

“I’d like to congratulate Madison for her lovely drawing and I hope she and her friends enjoyed their breakfast with Santa.

“I’d also like to thank all those who entered the competition; the response from pupils from all over Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire has really blown us away and they’ve all helped add something special to the grotto within the Bon Accord mall.

“We wanted to help create a bit of festive fun for our loyal shoppers this Christmas and our grotto is an integral part of our centre offering in December. It’s already proved popular with customers so far so I’d encourage you to pay Santa and visit and make sure your name is on his list for the big day itself later this month.”

Located in the upper mall on the Bon Accord centre, admission to Santa’s Grotto is £4.50 and includes a free gift for all those that attended. All proceeds are being donated to CLAN Cancer Support, Bon Accord & St Nicholas’ chosen charity for the year.

For more information and opening days, please visit www.bonaccordandstnicholas.com

Bon Accord & St Nicholas are at the heart of Aberdeen city centre’s retail sector, offering 840,000 sq ft of prime space and home to around 100 stores. Scotland’s largest Next, Aberdeen’s only Topshop and Topman standalone store as well as the City’s largest New Look and River Island are among the key retailers.

The centres, which attract an average of 275,000 visitors a week, are owned by BMO Real Estate Partners and managed by specialist retail agency Savills. For further on the centres visit www.bonaccordandstnicholas.com

Take A Dip On Boxing Day For CLAN

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Dec 112015

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A leading north-east cancer support charity is on the lookout for hardy volunteers to brave a popular Boxing Day fundraising event on its behalf.
Organised by Aberdeen Lions Club, the annual Nippy Dipper event is taking place at Aberdeen Beach on December 26 and will see individuals and teams from across the north-east plunge into the North Sea to raise money for a nominated cause.

Last year 30 people jumped into the icy water for CLAN, helping raise around £4,000, with all money brought in going towards the charity’s provision of free support services to anyone affected by cancer across the north-east of Scotland.

CLAN is now looking for fearless souls to replicate this feat and help raise funds for the charity.

Susan Crighton, CLAN’s fundraising manager, said:

“We had a fantastic response to our call for people to take the Nippy Dippy plunge in 2014 and hope to repeat that this year.

“We are so pleased to be involved with the Boxing Day event again. It really is something fun and different to do and we would be delighted to hear from anyone who would be interested in taking part for CLAN, either as an individual or in a group.”

The event begins at 10.30am on Boxing Day, with registration at 9.45am. For further information please contact CLAN’s Moureen Wilson on 01224 651026 or email moureen.wilson@clanhouse.org.

For further information about CLAN Cancer Support please call (01224) 647 000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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Spread Some Yuletide Cheer With CLAN

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Dec 082015

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CLAN Cancer Support is appealing to the public to think of them when sending Christmas cards this year.

The leading north-east charity has a range of festive cards available across all of its bases and charity shops, with packs available for £2 and £3.50.

CLAN is also providing an E-card service for those who want to save a bit of time and help the charity by making a donation through their JustGiving page.

Susan Crighton, CLAN fundraising manager, said:

“We have a lovely selection of Christmas cards in stock and it would be great if people think of us when sending theirs out this year. For those that want to do something different, we also have our E-card service, which continues to grow in popularity.

“Whichever option you chose, know that every penny spent either on traditional cards or our online service makes such a difference to us and helps us continue to provide our range of support services across the north and north-east.”

To make a donation to CLAN visit www.justgiving.com/charity/clan/clanchristmascards2015

For further information about CLAN Cancer Support please call (01224) 647 000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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SeaEnergy Support Brings CLAN House To Life

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Dec 032015

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A technology usually used to photographically capture and manage oil platforms and crime scenes has been put to use to help north-east charity CLAN Cancer Support.
Perhaps not an obvious fit, the SeaEnergy team’s vision was to use its R2S visual asset management system to photographically capture CLAN House into its software to provide the charity with the ability to visually demonstrate the facilities that its Aberdeen headquarters offers.

Claire Fleming, SeaEnergy’s Corporate Communications & Research Manager, commented:

“There is no denying that it is a tricky time across our industry, but we wanted to look for some positives. We needed to find a project to help the continued professional development of our team, keeping them engaged and challenged while the demand for deployment was not high.

“We decided that one positive way we could embrace this challenge was to do something in support of a local charity and part of a corporate social responsibility initiative.

“CLAN is very local to our Rosemount offices where our R2S photographers are based. Like many others in the city, I was aware of the work CLAN did but regularly drove past CLAN House without a real understanding of what went on inside.

“It took no time for the team at CLAN to see the application as we did, but also how it would benefit them in other ways too.”

Dr Colette Backwell, CLAN’s Chief Executive, said:

“Sea Energy’s innovative approach to CSR during the current economic downturn is to be applauded and highlights its continued commitment to local charities.

“CLAN and our clients will benefit greatly from the virtual tour which will go on our website after our Christmas Cracker event this week. It will allow people with cancer, their families and carers to see what we have to offer and perhaps help them to make that first visit to access our wide range of wellbeing services and emotional support.

“The virtual tour also has an important role to play in allowing a number of people affected by cancer from across north-east Scotland, Orkney and Shetland to gain an insight into our facilities before making the journey to Aberdeen for treatment. We place a great emphasis on the comfort of our clients and anything that can make their time away from home that little easier is always greatly welcomed.”

Claire Fleming added:

“I know that many companies are facing operational and business challenges but finding ways to help in terms of donating time and skills can make a real difference – offering benefits to both the donor and recipient. All of us involved with the project have taken away a lot more than a greater understanding of CLAN as a charity; it has been a real privilege to be involved.”

The R2S capture of CLAN House was shown publically for the first time on Friday, November 27, at CLAN’s annual Christmas Cracker event.

About SeaEnergy PLC:

SeaEnergy PLC is an innovation-led offshore energy services business, based in Aberdeen, Scotland and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM Market.

R2S Visual Asset Management system (delivered by SeaEnergy subsidiary Return To Scene) provides photographic capture and three dimensional modelling of oil & gas installations, linking these images to asset management databases for major international oil operators, allowing them to improve the performance of their assets whilst providing operational efficiencies.

R2S Forensic is an interactive software system that enhances planning, investigation and collaboration through the power of visual imagery. The R2S Forensic system has revolutionised the presentation of crime scenes. It creates an information rich walk through environment which seamlessly links all relevant technical data.

Return To Scene was acquired by SeaEnergy in August 2012.

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Santa Claus Arrives In Aberdeen

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Nov 262015

With thanks to Jessica Murphy, Senior Account Executive, Citrus:Mix.

He has made the long journey from the North Pole and is now ready to spread festive magic in Aberdeen.

Santa Claus and his helpers have set up their new home from home in the Bon Accord centre, and their winter wonderland grotto will be open to the public from tomorrow (Saturday November 21).

For the first time in the mall’s history, all proceeds from the winter grotto will be donated to charity partner CLAN Cancer Support, which has helped organise the festive event.

The shopping mall’s support of CLAN is the latest in a host of events and activities that it has completed on behalf of the charity after it selected it as its chosen cause for the year.

Santa will be in his grotto ready to meet children and their families between 10am and 4pm on Saturday (November 20) and Sunday (November 21), as well as November 27-29,December 5-6, 12-13 and 19-24.

Santa’s Grotto – located on the upper mall of the Bon Accord Centre – holds pride of place in a snow filled seasonal scene. Children are invited to visit the centre to meet Santa and receive a gift from the man in red.

Craig Stevenson, manager of Bon Accord & St Nicholas, said:

“The centre has a fantastic relationship with CLAN and we are delighted that proceeds from our Santa’s Grotto will go towards the invaluable work they carry out throughout the north-east.

“Santa and his elves have been very busy getting ready and are looking forward to meeting families in the run-up to Christmas. At Bon Accord & St Nicholas we work hard to make the festive period an enjoyable one for shoppers in our malls and what better way is there to get into the Yuletide spirit than by visiting Santa.

“Children are already getting involved with helping decorate the grotto’s walls through our festive picture drawing competition, which we have had a great response to. We are all looking forward to what is naturally our busiest time of the year – and we are sure Santa will be the star of the show.”

Colette Backwell, chief executive of CLAN, said:

“Bon Accord & St Nicholas have given us tremendous support this year and we are absolutely delighted to be working in partnership with them on Santa’s Grotto.

“The festive season is an exciting and busy time for all of us at CLAN, and we are looking forward to playing our part in helping out at the Santa’s Grotto. I am sure those visiting the grotto in the build-up to Christmas will thoroughly enjoy it.

“We are so grateful to the people of the north-east, who are supportive of our efforts throughout the year, and we hope they take the time to pop along, meet Santa and help us continue our crucial work by making a donation.”

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