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Let there be light! Exeter Scientists urging us to Race for Life

This group of researchers from Devon are leading the way in transforming how cancers are detected and treated by harnessing the power of light.

The team, who receive funding through Cancer Research UK, are encouraging people to take part in Race for Life this summer and help fund more life-saving research.

Their innovative use of Raman Spectroscopy, which is based upon the interaction of light with the chemical bonds within a material, is forging a better understanding of treating cancers earlier.

Some of their work centres on patients with oesophageal cancer. A...

Charity funding for adapted trike sees disabled 11-year-old cycle for first time since brain injury

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/05/2018 - 6:51am

An eleven-year-old boy, who was a keen cyclist before he suffered a severe brain haemorrhage over three years ago, is now able to ride a bike for the first time since his injury after a children’s charity provided funding for a specially adapted trike.

Jimmy, who lives in Exeter, suffered a spontaneous bleed to the brain after a family day out. Despite his family being told there was little chance of survival, Jimmy pulled through but as a result suffered devastating injuries. Severe hemiplegia on his right side meant he was unable to speak, walk, swallow or even support his own...

Devon-based care home festivities raise money for Alzheimer’s Society

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/31/2018 - 4:08pm

A Devon-based care home’s annual Christmas party had a little added festive spirit in a bid to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.

The Rise Care Home decided to go all out with their festivities with friends, family and lots of grandchildren enjoying the day. Staff dressed up as elves and they had a Christmas Market, selling hot chocolate, mulled wine and festive crafts made by staff and residents. Not to mention a visit from the big man himself.

Hollie Simons, Activities Coordinator at The Rise Care Home, took up the challenge of Chief Elf and organised candy canes for...

Band Together for Young Lives vs Cancer

You may not be aware but World Cancer Day is fast approaching on the 4th February, which is a great time to raise funds and vital awareness in the fight for young lives against cancer.

CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, are calling on locals to ‘band together’ behind families affected by cancer by donating just £2 to get your own their special Band Against Cancer wristband (available in three different collectable colours).

CLIC Sargent Fundraising Engagement Manager, Jordan Anderton, said: "Cancer can leave a lot of friends, family...

New Year’s fitness frenzy as pair sign up for cycle challenge

Two researchers from the University of Exeter have made a positive start to 2018 and put their New Year’s resolutions into action as they strive for success in completing an epic 350 mile cycle ride.

Drs Mark Tarrant and David Llewellyn got straight into the saddle following the Christmas festivities as they prepare to cycle London to Paris for the charity Alzheimer’s Society.

Dr Llewellyn knows how tough preparation can be. He had planned to join a team of six dementia researchers on the ride last summer – but had to withdraw after breaking his wrist when he fell off his...

Abseil England’s highest waterfall for The Royal British Legion

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 01/19/2018 - 11:24am

Join The Royal British Legion and abseil down England’s highest waterfall – thanks to the kind permission of Canonteign Falls in Devon on Sunday 3rd June, 2018.

At 220ft, Canonteign Falls is situated on the edge of Dartmoor's National Park in the heart of Devon's Teign Valley, offering some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in Devon.

This exciting challenge will give participants the chance to take in the great scenery as they descend the stunning Waterfall, while knowing they are raising money for the charity to provide invaluable support to the Armed...

FORCE launches new partnership with Princesshay

FORCE Cancer Charity is all set to launch a new partnership with one of Exeter’s most iconic shopping and dining destinations.

FORCE has been chosen as Princesshay’s Charity of the Year for 2018.

The new link will be launched on Thursday February 1 when FORCE will be in Princesshay to promote the work that it does to support anyone locally affected by cancer.

Representatives from the charity will be there from 10am to 4pm.

During the day there will be give-aways, competitions including one to win a £50 Princesshay gift card, performances from River City...

New Year, new challenge at Living Coasts

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Wed, 01/17/2018 - 1:59pm

Volunteer with Living Coasts in Torquay - it's good for you and good for conservation, too!

Thousands raised for Princesshay’s charity of the year

Princesshay has announced it has raised more than £17,000 for its charity of the year, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

A car raffle in partnership with Snows Toyota & Lexus Exeter raised over £11,200 alone for the charity, with the winning ticket drawn on 23rd December of the brand new car.

Throughout 2017, Princesshay has worked with Children’s Hospice South West to raise vital funds for the charity which provides the only children’s hospice care in Devon. Fundraising events included; Princesshay sponsoring CHSW’s annual Rainbow Run in Exeter; proceeds from the...

Hospiscare - where friends are found and memories made

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Tue, 01/16/2018 - 7:48am

Bob Rutter, aged 76, and his wife Sue have lived in Seaton for the past 18 years. After a 40 year career as a pub landlord, Bob was enjoying an active and sociable retirement playing bowls and golf when he was diagnosed with a rare cancer, lymphoma in the brain.

Shortly after receiving the devastating news, Bob was referred to local charity Hospiscare and has been attending weekly sessions at Kings House Day Hospice in Honiton. Here, Bob has met and made friends with other people who are going through a similar experience to him. One of those friends was a patient called Gill. Bob...

Matford Landrover pushes up Teenage Cancer Trust funds

A team of staff at Matford Land Rover did 14,000 push-ups before Christmas as part of a “Push up challenge” to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. Each of the 11 team members had a daily push up target and they have raised over £600, which will help to support teenagers and young adults whose lives have been turned upside down following a cancer diagnosis.

Dominic Trewin of Matford Land Rover said “Matford Land Rover have been delighted to support Teenage Cancer Trust. The charity was chosen after the team was inspired by the charity’s amazing care of Nadia Hobbs, sister to Jake...

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