Sgt. Harry Winter's 100th Birthday - May 21, 2022

There has been a flurry of activity around plans for the birthday party for Harry. Nick Gras, a friend and a fellow Mason has been organizing and has several Masonic Lodges supporting him and Harry's fund raising drive. He and fellow Freemasons are also woking on arranging radio, TV and national news coverage of the party. Ken Sorfleet has contacted the Air Force Advisor at the High Commission in London and he will be making an appearance and presentation at the birthday party on Saturday.
Harry has just returned from a check up at the hospital and been given a clean bill of health. Nick states that he is looking forward to his party and also remarks that, "Harry has more energy and his memory is so sharp he puts me to shame." Harry has been a strong supporter of the Association and we have sent our best wishes for the big day. After the party Nick has promised us the photo coverage of the event which will be posted on the website and the Facebook site.

The photo above is a mock up of Harry's check that he will be presenting to the hospital as his donation.Harry has told everyone he does not want or need any birthday presents, however, hearing the local Croydon University Hospital were building a new children’s unit and needed funds to pay for specialist equipment Harry said he would use his milestone birthday to help. Harry has asked anybody who might have considered buying him a present instead to make a small donation to the charity fund for the new unit. Local Freemasons have pledged to donate £20,000 out of the £200,000 required, at the photoshoot Harry announced to the Doctors and Nurses assembled he would start the birthday fund himself by donating £1000. The new unit has a dedicated wing with sterile conditions to treat children with cancer, Harry and Nick were given a tour of the facility which is currently undergoing final installations and testing prior to a formal opening at the end of the month.

Donation to:
Reference: Harry Winter birthday appeal
Bank Name: Lloyd's Bank Account Name:Surrey Provincial Charity Fund
Sort code:30-92-45
Account no:33643668
BIC (SWIFT) code:LOYDGB21049
IBAN no:GB12LOYD30924533643668

Note: Be advised a wire transfer is not a good option. TD bank charges $50CAD and Lloyds,the bank in the UK, wants 10£ for the same wire transfer. The only other option is to use a website Justgiving.com. You will have to register and then search for "Harry Winter and Croydon University Hospital Charity Fund".

Harry has been very generous in sharing his history with us and you can access his stories here.