PHILANTHROPY HAS SUPPORTED THIS WORK SINCE THE BEGINNING.

Prof Colin Cooper contributions from our philanthropic community. Alongside the Andy Ripley Memorial Trust, supporters of Professor Cooper’s research include the Bob Champion Cancer Trust, Big C, Prostate Cancer UK, Cancer Research UK, the Masonic Charitable Foundation, the Provincial Grand Lodge of Norfolk, the Hargrave Foundation, the Amar-Franses and Foster-Jenkins Trust, the King family, the Martin Wills Fund, the Paul Bassham Charitable Trust, the Alan Boswell Group, The R.C. Snelling Charitable Trust, the Norfolk Medical and Dental Education and Research Trust, Peter Saunders, and the Norfolk and Waveney Prostate Cancer Support Group.

During The Difference Campaign, this support has provided the building where the scientific discoveries underpinning the tests have been made – the Bob Champion Research and Education Building.

Donor support has also paid for postgraduate research positions, advanced scientific equipment and scanning technology, analysis of vast databanks using artificial intelligence, pilot studies in partnership with Norwich and Norfolk University Hospital, and much more.

It is no understatement to suggest that without this surge of support from those inspired by the incredible work happening at UEA, the team’s research might never have been translated into clinical use. Instead, they stand poised to spare millions of men the mental and physical burden of potentially life-altering but often unnecessary treatments. The UEA Prostate Cancer Tests will identify aggressive cancers sooner and allow clinicians to target patients with the most appropriate healthcare.

The support received during The Difference Campaign has already allowed the team at UEA to initiate clinical trials. However, more funding will be needed to complete clinical verification and accreditation. If the tests reach their fundraising goals, it is expected that the tests could be ready for use by patients within two to three years. The faster the tests are funded, the quicker that happens.

Thank you so much for your support during The Difference Campaign and into the future.

Gifts In Memory At Uea

Founding the Andy Ripley Memorial Trust was a powerful way for the rugby star’s friends and family to remember him.

A gift to honour the life of a loved one can bring comfort at a time of loss and help memories live on.

Our deepest thanks go to all those whose gifts in memory have helped fund and further work across UEA.

Apart from prostate cancer research, gifts in memory have been used to fund scholarships and support future generations of students. Other donors have given to new campus developments that will be home to exciting learning and research in years to come.

Your gift will be received gratefully and recognised in a way that honours your loved one’s memory, according to your wishes.

If you would like to discuss leaving an in-memory gift, please contact the Development Office.