A message from Michael Powell

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to making my benefit year such a memorable one. Benefit years do not work without the support of many people and I would like to thank all of my benefit committee for the hard work and enthusiasm they have shown throughout the year. Thank you for all you have contributed to my year, it has been very much appreciated.

Can I also take the opportunity to thank everybody who has attended events throughout the year as your support has been fantastic, from cricket days, to curry nights, from golf days to dinners. I have been so grateful to all who have attended and I have truly loved every minute!

I would like to make special mention of all the Warks CCC members, players and staff who have not only supported me this year but throughout my career. Michelle and I wish the Bears all the best for 2009 as we head to Loretto School in Scotland for a new chapter in our lives.

Being awarded a benefit year has been a wonderful end to a fantastic 15 year association with Warwickshire CCC and I extremely grateful to the Club for allowing me such an opportunity. 2008 has also seen me make new friends with my nominated charity Cure Leukaemia. Thank you to everyone connected with the charity who has supported me and please keep up the good work as you are making a difference to the lives of so many people.

Finally my sincere thanks go to Simon Millington, my benefit chairman, his wife Suzanne and James and David plus my benefit secretary Alison, thank you for your tremendous support of me throughout the year, I am so grateful.

Kind regards.

Michael Powell