Charities

At Exeter Leukaemia Fund, we know that the cost of Christmas can be expensive particularly those receiving medical treatment and are unable to work.

We are always looking to help and support patients and loved ones who suffer from leukaemia and other blood conditions, particularly during the festive period.

All haematology patients along with their loved ones who have appointments or treatments at the Haematology Centre, RD&E Hospital in December will be offered a hot drink and a mince pie from Cafe ELF which is situated in the reception area of the Haematology Centre...

Men and women in the South West are being challenged to lay off the booze in January to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The charity is launching Dryathlon, its New Year fundraising campaign, and urging people across the West to sign up now before the festive season gets into full swing. Dryathletes pledge to drop the drink for a month and either get sponsored or donate the money they would have spent on alcohol to the charity. Supporters can register as individuals or set up a team and get their friends, family and colleagues involved to motivate each other along the way. And for those...

Local charity Hospiscare is launching its Christmas Hamper Appeal for the festive season. To get involved you simply have to: • Get a cardboard box - those with an artistic flair can decorate it. • Ask colleagues to bring an item in to fill it • Once full, hold a raffle at the workplace • The winner takes home the Hamper • Send the money from the raffle to Hospiscare - your local charity. All the money raised will be spent caring for people in Exeter, mid and east Devon who are living with a terminal illness. Hospiscare Fundraiser Louise Beeken said: “This is a great way to get into the...

Cartridges Solicitors will be donning their silly Christmas jumpers on 11 December to raise money for FORCE.

FORCE is a cancer charity who play a vital role in local cancer services and have done so for 26 years. They hold the belief that anyone diagnosed with cancer deserves the best possible treatment and professional support close to home. The wide services they offer are invaluable including support groups, counselling, benefits advice, complementary therapies and relaxation classes, coping with hair loss to name just a few.

Staff will donate to the charity and wear...