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Toni's Trek

The 2025 event was a 25 mile walk through and around Birmingham.

The walk was dedicated to Toni Cresswell who sadly left us on the 25th September 2024 after a very short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Toni was part of the greeting card industry for over 28 years, and was a dedicated, passionate and brilliant Product Manager at Emotional Rescue. Toni was a caring, smiley and friendly colleague with a true heart of gold, always looking out for and asking after others. Toni has left a huge hole in both Emotional Rescue as a company and hearts across the industry.

The event took place on Thursday 26th June 2025.

Charity of the Year 2025

Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest cancer challenges. It is difficult to diagnose, hard to treat, challenging to research and devastating for those affected. That’s why we are proud to be supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK through this fundraiser.

We share their vision that everyone diagnosed with pancreatic cancer should have the chance to survive and live long, fulfilling lives.

By raising funds, we are helping Pancreatic Cancer UK to drive vital research breakthroughs, campaign for improvements in treatment and care, and provide crucial support to patients and families when they need it most.

Pancreatic Cancer Website

How to donate

If you would like to donate, we would be incredibly grateful for your support. Please remember to leave a message for the person or people you are sponsoring, and don’t forget to add Gift Aid to your donation if you are eligible — it makes your generosity go even further.

Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts and helping us make a real difference together.

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Cheque Presentation

On Monday 2nd February 2026, we had the absolute pleasure of presenting a cheque to Pancreatic Cancer UK in the CardGains Village at Spring Fair, announcing that an incredible £65,000 has been raised through 'Toni's Trek', the CardGains Charity Challenge 2025.

In June 2025, so many of you came together to take on the challenge in Toni's memory - giving your time, energy, and generosity to support a cause that means so much. From fundraising and donating to cheering others on along the way, this total is a true reflection of what our community can achieve when we pull together.

The challenge - and the journey to get here - was something really special, and thanks to you, we didn’t just hit our target… we smashed it, together.

Our annual charity challenge is a huge part of the CardGains calendar, but it simply wouldn’t be possible without the continued support of our amazing members and suppliers. This £65,000 is because of you — thank you for being part of it!

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Members receive preferential trading terms, excellent customer service and simple order + invoicing systems.