300 members of The Rod Stewart Fan Club gathered for the 12th annual Big Weekend in March this year. This yearly celebration of all things Rod raises money for good causes, and this year they chose CRY to be their beneficiary, in memory of Michael Land – who died suddenly last year aged 28 years and is the son of fan club member Ruth Haywood.

The fan club took over The Park Inn Hotel in Walsall, whilst the evening events took place just across the road in The Saddlers Club, Walsall. Fans gathered together for three consecutive nights to dance and party to Rod’s music whilst raising money with raffles and auctions of Rod memorabilia. Fans who were unable to attend were given the opportunity to donate online through Just Giving.

The event was supported by Rod himself who sent items to help raise money, and was attended by his sister – and Patron of the Rod Stewart Fan Club – Mary Cady. The event was the most successful so far, raising a staggering £8034.

Ian Roberts
Rod Stewart Fan Club