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HopefulNews
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Issue 36Spring 2020
0116 270 0101
Hope For Life Appeal
As you may remember from previous communications, we are doubling the size of our Clinical Trials Facility at Leicester’s Royal Infirmary through our ‘Hope For Life’ appeal. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on research capability within The Hope Clinical Trials Facility, encouragingly, progress towards the completion of the redevelopment is continuing ahead and we will make sure to keep you updated through the various channels.
Our Hope For Life Appeal needs to raise a total of £1.5 million to redevelop and extend the Facility. Although the current Hope Facility has around 5,000 patient attendances each year, there is still an urgent need to double this as patient demand is increasing dramatically. Quite simply, the more we raise, the more patients will survive cancer for longer.
The project will mean offering many more patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials of potential new drugs and treatments. Through some very generous donations, NHS match-funding and our own fundraising, we’re delighted to announce that we currently have £1 million towards our overall target which is an excellent effort so far. We are now calling on many more people to help towards this fundraising to raise the remaining £500,000 so that we can stay on track with our efforts.
If you’ve been moved by our ambition to prolong more lives of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland cancer patients, then please visit our Hope For Life Appeal JustGiving page via our website (www.hopeforlife.charity). We would also welcome you to follow our social pages (which can also be found via our website) and use the hashtag #HopeForLife to spread the word about the appeal.
Read inside:
Page 2A letter from Nigel
Page 3An update on
The Hope Clinical Trials Facility
Page 4-5Hope Through Business
news
Page 8-11Our Local Heroes
And much more!
hopeagainstcancer.org.uk
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Among the many words I’ve seen describing these times, they include those such as, “challenging, uncertain, turbulent, unprecedented”, and we perhaps should include “reflective”. Reflective of what’s important and what is less so!
These are without doubt unprecedented times; there is no textbook, guidance or flowchart to guide us through this. As a small charity, we are understandably concerned about the impact of this unfolding crisis – on our beneficiaries, our staff and volunteers.
There are almost 180,000 registered charities in the UK and thousands of not-for-profit organisations. Like them, we with your support, will step up to the challenge of providing continued support and assistance to those in great need, even when our own organisations are at risk.
With 80% of registered charities in the UK having an annual turnover of less than £200K, small charities are the very foundations of the sector. It is our mission to make sure we continue to do what’s important to Hope Against Cancer - to be able to fund life-saving cancer research right here in Leicester, so that a particularly vulnerable group of people at this time, continue to receive the very best treatment and therapies that research is continually uncovering.
The public are retrenching in fear, panic-buying, and today we do not have the “Blitz Spirit” we’re told!
Let’s reflect that in wartime Britain, a period of undoubted selflessness and heroism, at the same time, police officers had to be posted outside bombed properties in major cities to stop
looters. We should not fall into the trap of doing ourselves down today. Community and charitable spirit is abundant.
A couple of weeks ago I heard a story about a gin distillery in the West Country who were using their considerable skill working with alcohol to make hand-sanitising gel and giving it out free if people brought their own small bottles to fill and correspondingly gave a donation to a Bristol children’s charity. Not a commercial move to exploit a crisis, but a great corporate/charity partnership. Joint branded sticky labels were produced and excellent PR. If there are any local spirit distillers out there who want to innovatively support us, why not rise to that challenge?? (If anyone reading this knows of one, please pass this on to them)!
With your help, when this crisis is over we’ll still be here providing support to local cancer patients the only way we know how, through funding world class research. Even in these uncertain times, we remain tirelessly committed to beating cancer. Undoubtedly, this crisis will have an economic impact on our fundraising and if you would like to enable us to continue our research, please continue to support us. We receive no government support for our research, so we are entirely reliant on the generosity and loyal support of our corporate partners and generous community groups and individuals to support our work.
If you’re looking for ways to support us, visit our donate page: www.hopeagainstcancer.org.uk/donate
We need our community to be here for us now more than
ever and would like thank you in advance for your continued kindness and generosity.
And to begin where I started reflecting, let’s reflect on a favourite quote: “It will all be OK in the end, and if it isn’t OK, it’s probably not the end!”
Wishing you all retention of health.
Nigel Rose Hope Chief Executive
Dear friends of Hope
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An Update on The Hope Clinical Trials Facility
Phase 1 at the University of Leicester research facility is well underway. We are pleased to announce that all main construction has been finished. Phase 2, at The Hope Clinical Trials Facility in Leicester Royal Infirmary, will commence once the coronavirus pandemic has subsided.
Here are a few remarks from The Hope Clinical Trials Facility R&D Manager, Sarah Nicholson on why the expansion of the facility is desperately needed.
“It is a hectic time in the Hope Facility but nevertheless an exciting one. At the end of quarter three (December 19) we had a total of 110 studies on our portfolio. Of these, 22 closed to recruitment (but remained open to follow up) and 25 new studies opened. Overall in this nine month period, 462 new patients have taken up the opportunity to participate in research. In conjunction with our existing patients this created a total of an incredible 3,563 attendances at the Hope facility. The equivalent attendances during the same period in 2012 was 948! This truly demonstrates our development and the huge potential we have
to give even more patients access to research opportunities when we have doubled the capacity as outlined in the expansion programme.
Alongside their busy work schedule, the team are gradually getting organised for the ‘big move’. A timely spring clean is underway and as The Hope for Life Appeal goes live there are some very creative fund raising ideas in development - watch this space! A huge thank you to those that have donated so far and for Hope Against Cancer for driving this incredible initiative.”
For more information visit www.hopeforlife.charity
Sarah Nicholson R&D Manager The Hope Clinical Trials Facility
The Randal Charitable Foundation Donates £101K to The Hope Clinical Trials Facility
With a passion for giving back, Dr Nik Kotecha founded the Randal Charitable Foundation in 2017. Hope has excitingly reached the £1 million mark recently with help from The Randal Charitable Foundation, following a large donation of £101,000. The Loughborough-based Foundation has a clear, unwavering vision that is to save lives, help the socially disadvantaged and improve the quality of life for those in need in the UK and around the world.
“Dr Nik is one among a small number of visionary and inspirational individuals who will help us transform our local cancer research facilities now and well into the future”.
Nigel Rose, Hope Chief Executive
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Suits & Vinyls
On the 23rd January at the Queen of Bradgate pub, the Leicester business community dusted off their vinyls and put on their suits to support a “Suits & Vinyls” evening hosted by Ian Guyler and Matt Moore in aid of Hope and the Bodie Hodges Foundation.
Over fifty local businesses pledged sponsorship and in return received a framed, bespoke album cover kindly sponsored, designed and printed by Nick Taylor at Juice Creative.
The event raised over £6,000 to be split between both charities. We would like to say a massive THANK YOU to Hope Through Business member Ian Guyler, Matt Moore and Holly Wandless for a fantastic event!
Hope Through Business
Hope Against Cancer has strong backing from the local business community – we take a look at how individuals and businesses are doing their bit to support our cause.
Business club members from across the county each pledge to raise £1,500 over a two year period, which will help Hope Against Cancer fund vital local cancer research, support postgraduates and cancer clinicians pursuing a career in cancer research.
If your company is interested in becoming a member contact:
Tracey Hallam on 0116 270 0101 or by emailing tracey@ hopeagainstcancer.org.uk
Barratt Homes donated £1,000
Big thank you to our friends at Barratt Homes for delivering a cheque for £1,000 to Hope HQ.
Business news
A huge thank you to RSM Leicester for supporting us this last year raising a massive £4,791. The team were able to raise this by raffles, dress down days and members of staff participating in the Leicester Half Marathon.
Thank you RSM Leicester!
The good people at The Property Fox - excellently-named Leicester estate agents - have raised £1,425 for us. We’d like to say a huge thank you to our furry, orange friends who raised the money through donating a portion of their profits from completed sales.
Apparently, the collective noun for foxes is a skulk. With that in mind, we think The Property Fox is a pretty great skulk!
The Property Fox Rocks
An ACCA quiz night to remember!
Tracey Hallam and Nigel Rose attended ACCA quiz night at More Restaurant on London Road. The night was kindly sponsored by Hope supporter Paul Mitchell, of Paul Mitchell Associates who was celebrating 30 years in business. Both Paul and ACCA are supporting Hope by choosing us as their charity of the year. The magical night full of food and laughter was able to rasie an incredible £1,279! Well done ACCA!
Cite Charity Quiz
On 16th December, a number of Leicester’s leading digital, branding and creative agencies teamed up to take part in an all-agency quiz, raising £900 for Hope.
Supporting the quiz, now in its second year, were marketing agencies Bulb Studios, Cite, Effect, Herdl, Masters Allen, Rock Kitchen Harris, Swipe & Tap, Well & Truly and Un.titled for the collaborative event which took place at the city centre’s Brewdog pub.
As official quiz coordinators and corporate partner of the charity, Cite’s director Andy Leitch commented, “The Leicester creative agency scene is thriving. It’s refreshingly supportive – we help each other in areas like recruitment and work collaboratively when a particular skill set is required. It’s been great to get everyone together for this fantastic cause.”
Hope Through Business LunchNew Date: 1st October 2020
360 Autoleasing Hosts a Wild Curry night!
Sales Manager Ian Hallam hosted a curry night to support his 2020 Survive the Wild fundraising. This was held at Chutney Ivy on 20th February and raised £4,000.
The event was a sell-out and supported by many local businesses who either bought tickets or donated prizes.
We would like to thank Ian for his continued support and wish him the best of luck in the wild!
Steamin’ Billy Jolly Night In
After a long, dry January for many, Steamin’ Billy hosted its “Jolly Night In” for regulars and suppliers whilst raising money for Hope. Across the pub chain the doors were closed to the public whilst Billy and his team treated everyone to drinks, delicious food and fabulous entertainment!
Everyone was asked to make a minimum £10 donation and across all the Steamin’ Billy pubs a brilliant £3,500 was raised for us.
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Hope Heroes Swims Lengths!Oadby Rotary held their annual Swimarathon on Sunday 8th March, at Parklands Leisure Centre.
As Hope had been chosen as one of their charities for this event, we decided to put a team together!
Our Community Fundraiser, Vicki, persuaded our Chief Executive, Nigel Rose, Channel Swimmer, Chris Trethewey and Senior Research Nurse, Lydianne Lock, from the Hope Clinical Trials Facility to take on the challenge.
Altogether, we swam a huge 140 lengths, it was great fun!
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Saffron Lane United Reformed Church has named Hope their charity of the year and raised £800. Saffron Lane URC is a small friendly church and is part of the South Leicestershire Group.
In late 2018, Mary Grace, a lovely member of the church chose us as the annual charity for 2019. Sadly Mary, who suffered from cancer, passed away in April 2019. The members of the church wanted to raise as much as possible for Hope in loving memory of Mary. Various events were held throughout the year to raise funds.
We are fortunate to have the support of our local communities. On these pages, we take a peek at those who are pulling out all the stops to raise funds for our Charity.
Local community
Raising Money for Mary
Local community
Vicki Wins Big!Our Community Fundraiser Vicki was crowned the WINNER of the ‘New Kid on the Block’ category at the Alternative Business Awards at The Curve Theatre back in February. Well done Vicki!
Local Hair Salon Holds Raffle Capers Salon in Coalville raised £674 by raffling a hamper to their customers!
Volunteers at Leicester Royal Infirmary
Some of our volunteers Janet, Bev, Linda, Pam, Anne and David promoted the charity in the reception of the Osborne Building at the Leicester Royal Infirmary over the Christmas period, selling our Christmas jumpers, cards and other festive items.
Everyone was amazing and raised a total of £989 which is fantastic! A huge congratulations to you all. We really wouldn’t be able to do what we do without you!
St Mary’s Hosts their first Christmas Tree Festival! St Mary’s Church in Knighton decided to hold their first Christmas Tree Festival this past December. The aim was for it to be a community focused event which would engage various groups within the community to come together. It was decided by the community that it would be a fundraising activity with the money
raised divided between Hope and the church spire fund.
The event was held across two days, 7th and 8th December 2019, and was a huge success with 1,094 adults and 425 children visiting over the weekend along with 160 people who came to a service led by Matthew Gough.
‘We were absolutely delighted to be the chosen charity for their event, and it was managed extremely well by all those involved – A huge congratulations to everyone for a fantastic event and thank you for supporting us at Hope Against Cancer.”
Nigel Rose, Chief Executive
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A BIG thank you goes to ...
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Jon Richardson and colleagues for raising £1,365.20 by participating in the 2019 Asda Foundation Yorkshire Marathon!
Clare Newby and family who raised £1,000 from their pop-up café in Narborough where Hope were the chosen charity for 2019.
Cassie Crosbie and the team from Lincolnshire Coroners Service for raising £729.95!
Nick Redfern and Eileen Bradley for raising £1,000 following their successful Captain Fantastic Event with a further £350 from their event on New Year’s Eve.
Tracie Middleton who raised £757 with her third annual Ladylicious event!
Claire Coppin from NFU Mutual in Market Harborough for raising £330.
Paul Humphries for running the Peterborough Half Marathon raising £345!
Natalie Monk for hosting her annual coffee morning and raised £350!
Thank you to Brian East for donating £1,000 from the Chrissie East Memorial Fund.
Michelle Carter who has been raising funds for Hope over five years and presented a cheque for £3,545.17. Well done!
De Montfort Rotary who presented us with a cheque for £700 after fundraising throughout 2019.
Semper Choir for raising £350!
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A BIG thank you goes to ...
Ella Rose Bland who held a birthday party for her Nan turning 80 years old and raised £140!
Janet Wignell who set up a JustGiving page for her birthday and raised £1,170!
Brenda Chapman who makes knitted items to sell and donates all proceeds to Hope and has raised £390.27 so far!
The Old Brickyard Tearoom in Scalford Melton Mowbray for raising £1,638.96 through various events in 2019.
This Girl Can & Positive Pause for choosing Hope as their charity raising £1,200 for 2020. Their event was attended by over 200 women at Brockington College, in Enderby.
St Mary’s Church in Charnwood Loughborough for donating £128 as well as their annual donation of £620.
The Clinical Trial Facility for raising £1,361.27 following their annual raffle and other fundraisers over Christmas.
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Coming up in the community
Postponed Events
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working to reschedule all of our postponed events. Thank you for all of your support and patience during this time.
There will be plenty more events coming up throughout the year so keep a look out across our social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
DonateSome of our supporters already donate on a regular basis – this helps to keep our costs to a minimum. It is easy to sign up on line. Just follow the links on our website.www.hopeagainstcancer.org.uk/donate
Challenge eventsIf you are looking for your next challenge or wanting to try something new, sign up to one of our challenge events and help raise funds for Hope at the same time.
Hope has joined forces with Skyline Events so you can choose the challenge to suit you - whether it’s trekking in Iceland, Skydiving, or cycling from London to Paris.
You can find out more about how to support us by visiting our website: www.hopeagainstcancer. org.uk
Shop online with Amazon
and raise free donations for us!
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2,500 Furlongs – and away we go! We are delighted to announce that our Tour de Hope 2019 Cycle Challenge ‘2500 Furlongs’ raised over £60,000!! None of this would have been
possible without the personal sponsorships from our challengers, the support crew that offered their time for free and the incredible support from local businesses.
Past Events
On Thursday 6th December, over £10,000 was raised for Hope at a sold-out night of Opera. Taking place at the renowned jewellers, Lumbers of Leicester, the evening featured British-Ukrainian mezzo-soprano Rozanna Madylus.
2019’s opera offering was a huge success. On top of the fantastic amount of money raised, it was an evening for the Leicestershire community to come together in support of a great cause.
Over £10,000 raised at Opera Night
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In Memoriam
Jon Brookes
Doreen Button
Steve Clissold
Michael Dilks
Christine Gardiner
Evelyn Humphreys
David Hunter
Margaret Moore
Joseph Tallis
Alan Westbury
Our Chief Executive, Nigel Rose,
said: “I’m so incredibly proud of
the Leicestershire community,
all Hope supporters in their own
right, for coming together and
making this a night to remember.
It’s been a marvellous evening of
culture and celebration, which
has raised an extraordinary
amount of money for Hope
Against Cancer.”
Leicester MarathonThank you to all the runners who took it upon themselves to complete their half and full marathon even though the event was cancelled due to weather. We were able to raise £6,157.65! Thank you!
Gifts in Wills are the foundation of many charities across the UK. Without them, many would not exist.
Without the past lives of some amazing people, we would not be able to do our cutting-edge research for
the future lives of others.
Making their memory lastMaking a donation in memory of a loved one is a
wonderful way to celebrate their life, to cherish their
memory and to support the valuable work of a cause and
charity which was close to their heart. We would like to
thank families and friends for their kind donations, made
in memory of all the people mentioned here:
We are now taking bookings for our Tour de Hope 2021 ‘The Wild Atlantic Challenge’! An incredible scenic tour of some of the wildest landscapes of the Ring of Kerry, leaving the UK on Friday 17th September 2021 and returning on Wednesday 22nd. Just £500 entrance fee will cover all costs including flights and will secure your place. A further £1,600 in sponsorship is required.
Contact: [email protected] Tel: 0116 270 0101
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September 2020
23-25th SURVIVE THE WILD
Take on an amazing challenge for Hope Against Cancer in 2020 as you Survive The Wild in some of the most rugged and remote places in the UK.
Taking part costs just £150 personal contribution, with a pledge to raise a further £250 through sponsorship.
October
1st HOPE THROUGH BUSINESS LUNCH
The new date is now 1st October 2020. Places are limited so be sure not to miss out on our only Hope Through Business Club Lunch of 2020!
To book your place please contact [email protected]
October
11th LEICESTER MARATHON
Registration fee is £25 with a pledge to raise a minimum of £100.
November
5th THE FULL MONTY
13-15 Local businessmen have signed up to bring to Leicester for the first time, ‘The Full Monty’ to help promote awareness of male cancers.
You’ve seen it on TV, now see it in the ‘flesh’.
Tickets available from Bistro Live £65 per head.
For tickets or further information about any of the events
featured on this page,
please visit www.hopeagainstcancer.org.uk
or contact [email protected]
or call 0116 270 0101
Registered Charity Number 1091480 Company Number 4397137
The Hope FoundationFor Cancer Research The Lodge, 208 Knighton Road Leicester LE2 3TT
hopeagainstcancer.org.uk
0116 270 0101
@hopeagnstcancer
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