www.wessexcancer.org May 2012
NEW CHARITY SHOP OPENS IN WINCHESTER INSIDE
OUR NEW BRAND
FINGERPRINTING
ON THE BALL!
The way forward. We answer your questions
A blood test for breast cancer and hopefully other diseases
Wessex Cancer 1 Trust welcomes new vice president
BE SUN Why should I protect my skin? The sun can damage your skin and cause dark spots. Sun exposure also ages your skin and can contribute to wrinkles To avoid painful sun burn To reduce the risk of skin cancer
How can I protect my skin? Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm Cover up. Use a t-shirt, sunglasses and sun hat Use sunscreen with a factor 30+ with a UVA star rating of 4 - 5 stars Make sure you don’t burn Take extra care with children
Should everyone, regardless of skin colour wear sunscreen? Yes even dark-skinned people such as afro-carribeans should wear sunscreen. Even though they don’t burn as easily they are not immune from skin cancer 2
Tips on us ing suncream Apply sun screen a bout 30 minute s before you go out in the sun Apply gen erously t o clean dr y skin and rub in only ligh tly Be sure y our neck , ears and the t ops and bottoms of your f eet are covered as well Reapply e ve and if it is ry 2 hours rubbed o ff, or after sw imming or exercise which cau ses you to pe rspire a lot Make sur e your sunscree n has not gone past its e xpiry dat e.
For more information about skin cancer call Wessex Cancer Trust on 023 8067 2200
Wessex Cancer Trust Bellis House, 11 Westwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1DL T: 023 8067 2200 f: 023 8067 2266 e: wct@wessexcancer.org President: The Earl of Malmesbury DL Vice Presidents: Jo Beschi Roger Black MBE Mick Channon Dowager Lady Clarendon DL Shelley Jory-Leigh Lawrie MacMenemy MBE Jeff Stelling Sally Taylor MBE Alan Titchmarsh MBE VMH DL Trustees: Chairman – Mr Norman Wood Vice-Chairman – Mr Alan House Treasurer – Mr David A Hoare Dr Lara Alloway Mr Peter Blades Dr Geraldine Leydan Mr John Mansell Mr Peter Robertson Ms Asha Senapati Mr Richard Starr Dr Jennifer Stutley Prof. Paul A Townsend
Yet again, thank you to all of you who have been busy raising money for the Trust! This has enabled us to extend the local care we provide for cancer patients and their families, further into the Wessex region. Well done and a huge thank you! Survivorship is a very live issue in the cancer world at the moment. It isn’t new, but the focus is very much on the aftercare and support of those cancer patients who have finished core treatment.
Editor: Alison Etheridge
Last year we took a strategic decision to increase our patient care to help precisely with the issues around survivorship, and it is undoubtedly one of the most vital services we offer. This is where the money you raise goes, and our plan is to set up more support centres across the region, providing services in the most cost effective and efficient way possible. This is really important to us. We know you want your money to help people directly, and so do we! Thank you to all of you for your continued support.
Designer : Clare Murphy
I wish you all a warm, healthy and happy summer.
Chaplain: Rev. Tim Daykin
Sally Chief Executive
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Our New Brand During 2011, as part of a full review of Wessex Cancer Trust’s strategy and priorities, we looked at how we communicate our brand to make sure we can remain relevant to our supporters as well as being appealing to new audiences.
After a wide ranging consultation we have made the decision to change our visual identity. This means a change of logo, strap line and the style of our design whether printed materials or online. This isn’t an expensive re-brand. We were lucky to work with a very skilled and experienced team who understood the Charity’s history and its aims for the future. We’re confident our new look will help us stand out, appeal to new audiences and hopefully make you feel proud to be associated with us.
Our New Logo and Strapline The new identity, created by Orpen Design Solutions, is modern, fresh and designed to improve the impact, visibility and flexibility of the Trust’s brand. The logo is the cornerstone of our branding elements. It is the visual reminder of everything that the Charity stands for. While a great logo won’t necessarily build the whole Trust, it plays a vital role in representing it. Conversely, a weak or confusing logo can detract.
The logo is the cornerstone of our branding elements.
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The ribbon is the symbol for support and awareness. In this logo we created a unique “W” ribbon symbol. We have used vibrant multi-colour panels to inject a youthful and dynamic feel to the logo. The blue and pink represents both male and female cancers while the green and yellow stands for everything the Trust has already built up. The interweaving element of the logo gives a sense of fluidity, unity and cooperation. The “W” stands strong as a stand-alone symbol reflecting the strength by virtue of connecting with the community. Coupled with the Strapline “Your local Cancer Care” it makes for a very fresh and modern evolution for the brand while retaining the essence of what has been to date.
Your questions Isn’t the existing logo well known?
Is it worth it?
Is this the right time to make such a big change?
How much will changing everything cost?
What about the shops and support services?
Within Wessex Cancer Trust’s immediate world the existing logo represents our work and is well known. However, our research showed that there was no major affinity or emotional tie with the daisy. The connection was more with the name ‘Wessex Cancer Trust’ rather than the logo. The two were rarely linked together and many did not understand what the logo represented. The current logo is a very important part of our history and it signifies how far we have come and the people who have made it possible, but we recognize that as Wessex Cancer Trust continues to move forward, so should our brand. We believe it is. We take all costs very seriously and we wouldn’t have undertaken the project if we didn’t think it was worth it. Our primary motivation is doing as much as we can for people with cancer and this means making more people aware of our work so we can raise more money. Rebranding is a big exercise but it doesn’t have to cost millions.
Our timing is crucial. Our brand and our public profile help people find out about us whether they need to access our services or want to raise money for us. With the celebration of the Trust’s 30th Birthday in 2011, now felt like the right time to move the Charity forward for the next 30 years. The aim of the new brand is to help us appeal to more fundraisers and people who need our support. Given the financial climate we have to work much harder for every donation so it’s critical that our brand is working as hard for us as possible.
On the whole we have run down current stocks so we can replace with new ones rather than throwing away stock. This will make it possible for us to introduce the new materials at little or no extra cost. However, a project on this scale does not happen overnight. It will take time for the new brand to phase across everything.
These too will change in time in accordance with the new branding but their individuality will not be lost. A sub-brand has been created so every arm of Wessex Cancer Trust harmonises together. Each current and new centre will use the new logo with their sub-brand added to the pink arm of the ribbon.
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We are so grateful to all the many companies and businesses across the region that supports Wessex Cancer Trust. Their help and backing is highly valued and can really help us to help patients and their families.
With A Little Help Companies of all shapes and sizes have supported us over the past year through a variety of ways. We’ve had everything from wine tasting at Sainsburys, Hedge End and cake sales at Alan & Thomas in Poole to fashion shows at Debenhams in Bath. With the current economic climate we understand how difficult it is for businesses and so it’s great to see so many of them supporting us in so many ways.
Thank you to: AP Chant, Alan & Thomas, House of Fraser Bournemouth, Bournemouth Pier, Paris Smith LLP, Selwood, Barton on Sea Golf Club, Key West Restaurant, Christchurch Women in Business Networking Group, CW Fellowes, O’Neills Winchester, River Studios, Toolbank, Peter Cooper Volkswagen Group, Snows Group, Jurys Inn Southampton, Debenhams in Bath, Southampton and Salisbury, Wiltshire Carers, Salisbury Hospital Dermatology Unit, Barclays Bank, Burley Golf Club, Wickham Morris Dancers, Sainsburys Hedge End, Poole Town FC, The Red Arrows, ABP, Laser Crystal, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, Bournemouth Pavilion, JML Events, The Brook and Silverlake. Thank you to you all and those not mentioned. We have great fun working with you all! 6
The Red Arrows
From Our Friends There are a variety of ways you can help support the Trust. This could be through event sponsorship, in-house fundraising, volunteering, payroll giving, brand awareness, donating to our Charity shops‌ the list is endless! If you would like to know more information on how your company can help then please contact us on 023 8067 2200 or email wct@wessexcancer.org
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Fingerprinting
Cancer
An update from Professor Paul A. Townsend
Almost four years ago we set off on our mission to find and develop a blood test that could aid early diagnosis of breast cancer. This work has extended to include other cancers and heart disease. I sincerely believe that, within the space of ten years, we will have a blood test for breast cancer and hopefully other diseases. Wessex Cancer Trust funding of our molecular fingerprinting platform and the Guernsey samples are wonderful and once combined, I’d say one of the best collections in the world because their collection was totally controlled.
work like looking for needles in a haystack, in fact more like looking for needles in a whole county! There have been a lot of blind alleys. Fortunately improved technology and wonderful collaborations have made a significant difference.
So far we have identified 27 biological markers (biomarkers), from the blood of breast cancer patients discovering the role that these proteins play in the cancer process will lead to better understanding of the disease. In future, the knowledge will help us to monitor a patient’s response to treatment, and help us design specific treatments for individual patients.
Funding has been difficult to get and from a variety of sources … Wessex Cancer Trust helped purchase the SELDI-TOF mass spectrometer – the state of the art equipment needed for the analysis. Wessex Medical Research and Hope for Guernsey provided The Guernsey Fellowship - one of the most prestigious scholarships available in the Wessex region - it is
Fortunately improved technology and wonderful collaborations have made a significant difference. Although most breast cancer occurs in women over the age of fifty, in the UK one breast cancer in twenty is diagnosed in women aged 40 years or younger. Of these early onset breast cancers about ten percent are hereditary, there is a genetic abnormality. These genes can be identified by special tests. Proteomics involves the study of protein structure and function, and this is key to understanding whether those with hereditary cancer should be treated differently. Looking for biomarkers requires meticulous 8
funded by the States of Guernsey on a two yearly basis. The 12th Fellowship was awarded to Mr Bashar Zeidan in 2008 and he has been working on the proteomics of breast cancer in our laboratory ever since. We are also working with international partners, such as Dr Gary Coulton in London and Dr Spiros Garbis, who is based in Athens. He is a technological proteomics genius who has helped us search faster – in fact we’ve been ever so lucky and he’s now joined us in Southampton!
Our research is now being applied to other diseases, most notably prostate cancer. It is one of the most exciting developments of the last two years. Dr Samantha Larkin is a brilliant young career scientist now working full time on prostate cancer, having been awarded the 13th Guernsey Fellowship for 20102012. The basis of our current research is to look at the difference between slow growing and fast growing disease using biomarkers. It is a mammoth task involving the use of mass spectrometry - a method of determining particle mass and composition to analyse thousands of proteins. In amongst over three thousand proteins there may be fifteen or so that are relevant to us. We have to find them: to find them we need samples of blood and have gone back to Guernsey to ask the men there.
Islanders have been generous over the years in their support of our work. Funds raised by the island, by Wessex Cancer Trust and Hope for Guernsey have come to us via the Wessex Medical Trust. The financial support for Hope for Guernsey, coupled with the States support through two Guernsey Fellowships, has enabled us to make a huge amount of progress in a complex field of research, work which is now receiving international acclaim. How has all this come about? Is it just because of an idea? The answer is no, it is not just as a consequence of an idea, although the idea was important. It has come about because conditions in the island were right; because 11,000 women volunteered; because scientists from the ICRF and Guy’s Hospital worked here; because islanders have been so supportive and generous; because Hope for Guernsey, the States of Guernsey and Wessex Cancer Trust have supported the project. What is absolutely amazing is that I believe that this is only the start broad research horizons are opening up. For the team of scientists involved, given our WCT, WMR and Guernsey continuing support, it look as though there is going to be some exciting times ahead.
(Top right) Roger Allsopp, a retired clinician from Guernsey, who has teamed up with Prof. Townsend. (Left ) SELDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer 9
WCT Welcomes New Vice-President Raising and maintaining the Trust’s profile is very important for the Charity to continue its work, therefore well-known personalities are selected to help with this. Wessex Cancer Trust is pleased to announce that ex-England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon has joined this special group and we’re delighted to have his support. Mick Channon was born in the village of Orcheston on Salisbury Plain and signed for Southampton Fotball club as 14 year old schoolboy in 1964. His first sporting career saw him spend 16 years as a Saints player with further spells at Manchester City, Newcastle United, Bristol Rovers and Norwich City before he returned South for his final season in Professional at Portsmouth. An FA Cup winner’s medal and a Milk Cup medal were picked up along the way as well as 10
46 England caps and 21 goals for his country, before Mick’s twenty year career drew to a close and he went on to forge a second sporting career. He’d long been a keen owner and breeder of racehorses and in 1989 he made the final move into training thoroughbreds, first from his base in Lambourn before purchasing the historical West Ilsley Stables from Her Majesty The Queen in 1999. From this Berkshire base, Mick has sent out over 30 winners at Royal Ascot, won over 100 Group races and branched out Internationally to win major prizes in Dubai, Canada and across Europe.
Jane Scarth House Hello from Jane Scarth House. I’m Jill, the Manager here and I would like to introduce you to some of the people who work here. Over the next few Newsletters, I will do this by talking to our therapists and volunteers to give you an idea of what we do and the people who make it all happen. Jane Scarth House has been operating for nearly 16 years. We try to provide a warm and friendly place for people dealing with cancer in their lives to come and have a place to ‘chill out’, relax, let go, talk, and, if they wish, take advantage of the therapies we have on offer. These include Counselling, Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Yoga, Meditation, an information library and of course, our team of trained Befrienders who like nothing better than to make you a cup of tea and give you space to talk about what is happening for you or just to chat about everyday things – whatever you need at that time. So, this time I would like you to meet Mandy, our Aromatherapist.
training. I proceeded to train and qualify in ITEC reflexology, Indian head massage and Reiki. I am a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the NACTHPC (national association of complementary therapists in hospice and palliative care). I also keep my skills up to date by doing CPD training.
Hi, my name is Mandy Harnett and I am a complementary therapist at Jane Scarth House. It is my 10 year anniversary in April 2012, my, how time flies! I provide the aromatherapy and massage at the centre to clients who need emotional support during or after their cancer treatment and also to carers and family members who support cancer patients. The aromatherapy and massage treatments can help to calm and soothe the body and mind and provide some very much needed relaxation and can ease the effects of stress and anxiety.
Jane Scarth House is located at 39 The Hundred, Romsey, and is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4.30pm. For more information on Jane Scarth House and their services please contact them on 01794 830374 or email janescarthhouse@btconnect.com
I began training in 1998 after having aromatherapy myself, which inspired my interest to become a complementary therapist. I started with an ITEC qualification in anatomy, physiology and massage and after qualifying I started my VTCT aromatherapy
I trained to be a nurse at Southampton General Hospital. Recently I held a NHS contract to work with patients on some of the wards at Southampton General Hospital providing massage and aromatherapy which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have always loved working with and caring for people and that is why I jumped at the chance to use my skills at such an amazing centre. I have been very lucky to work alongside some wonderful work colleagues in the form of befrienders, counsellors, other therapists and managers. Jane Scarth House is a welcoming, calm and uplifting place. I never forget that it must take a lot of courage to take that first step over the door, but people very quickly feel at ease when they are offered a friendly listening ear, support Oh.. and always a drink and a biscuit! The centre has often been described as a sanctuary of calm and positivity and that is what I try to offer in the therapy room... a little bit of calm. 11
I WILL Make a Difference Leaving a Legacy
Legacies are the foundation for many charities in the UK and are vital in continuing their good work. So, you don’t have to be rich and famous to make a contribution that can make a difference. We can all do something amazing just by leaving a gift in our wills to charity. If you are thinking about writing a Will or amending an existing one, including a charity can be a very special way of helping good work to continue in the future. It is important to write a Will to ensure those you care about will be provided for when the time comes. If you don’t have a Will, your estate will be distributed according 12
to current legislation, and if you have no surviving relatives, the Government is entitled to everything. A will is a legal document and must comply with legal formalities. For this reason we recommend that you ask a Solicitor to help you write one. Wessex Cancer Trust has teamed up with George Ide LLP, a highly respected firm of Solicitors to make this often daunting task a little easier. They will provide a Will making service at a discounted charge to supporters of Wessex Cancer Trust. George Ide LLP
Solicitors will also make a donation to Wessex Cancer Trust. For more information, call 01243 831 006 or email paul.asling@ geogeide.co.uk alternatively you can contact the Law Society’s ‘find a solicitor service’ at www.lawsociety. org.uk You do not have to leave a gift in your Will to Wessex Cancer Trust to use this service. George Ide LLP Solicitors are completely independent of Wessex Cancer Trust.
Cancer Support Centre Joins WCT Wessex Cancer Trust are pleased to announce that the Waterside Cancer Support Centre in Hythe, Hampshire, has come under the Trust’s umbrella enabling us to offer our services closer to people from the Waterside, New Forest and surrounding area. The centre has operated successfully for over a year independently but the decision was made for the two organisations to join forces together to help strengthen the support services given to the Hythe and Waterside area. Waterside is modelled on Jane Scarth House in Romsey and is a free dropin centre in a warm, welcoming and non-clinical environment. Trained and trusted volunteers welcome clients with a friendly listening ear and are on hand to help find information. The Centre also offers professional one-to-one counselling and a range of relaxing complementary therapies. June Richens, Chairman of the Waterside’s trustees, said ‘From the beginning Wessex Cancer Trust has given the trustees an enormous amount of help and support in establishing the Centre in Hythe. The past year has clearly demonstrated the need for our services and we are delighted to join Wessex Cancer Trust to help enable us to continue this.’
The Centre is located in a self-contained suite at The Grove, St Johns Street, Hythe and is open Monday to Friday from 10am until 4pm. For more information on the Waterside’s services please contact them on 023 8178 0409 or email info@watersidecancersupport.co.uk
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Meet Our Area Managers Karen Rhys – Dorset I have been the Area Manager for Dorset for 2 ½ years and I live near Blandford with daughter Megan, aged 13, and Buster, a cocker spaniel, aged 7. My role as I see it, has 2 main objectives – to raise money for the Trust and to ‘spread the word’ of the Trust’s work. Quite simply if people do not know who we are and what we do, they will not help us by raising money or come to us for help when needed. I have been fortunate to have very supportive Dorset Businesses pledge to help us again this year – particular thanks to House of Fraser Bournemouth, Alan & Thomas Insurance Group , AP Chant, Christchurch Women in Business and Poole Town Football Club to name a few. The busy summer event season is now under way with numerous events including Business Come Dancing 2012, Air Festival Hospitality on Bournemouth Pier and the Remedy Oak Golf Day.
Karen Rhys enjoying a John Denver Tribute Night
We are also cheering England on the in the Euro 2012 competition at hospitality in June. Please see our website or contact me for further details. How can you help? – Please support the Dorset events and if you know of any Groups, companies or schools that would welcome a visit to hear about the Trust’s work please do let us know. Finally thank you so much to my colleagues and all the volunteers and supporters for their help and support; it is very much appreciated.
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New Shop Opens in Weeke In January 2012 the Trust were excited to have the opening launch of a brand new Charity shop in Weeke, near Winchester in Hampshire. Guests included MP’s from Winchester and the surrounding areas with the Mayor of Winchester Barry Lipscomb, BBC South Today presenter Sally Taylor MBE and BBC South Today weathergirl Alexis Green cutting the ribbon to officially open the shop. Sally Taylor very kindly brought along some of her BBC jackets to sell in the shop and Alexis Green was the first to make a purchase. On the day, Sally Taylor said ‘I’m very proud to be involved with Wessex Cancer Trust. I feel particularly about charities being able to raise money and then put it back into the regional economy. What’s great about this shop here is that whatever they raise will be put back into complementing health and cancer research in this area.’ Since the official opening the shop has had a booming success so we’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped get the shop ready for the opening, especially Patricia & Hugh McCrossan and members of the Winchester volunteer group, who without their incredible hard-work and support we couldn’t have done it without them! Thank you also to everyone who has continued to support the shop be it with donations or volunteering. We have been overwhelmed with all your support you have given so a very big thank you to you all.
Wessex Cancer Trust, Weeke Unit 2, Weeke Gate, Stockbridge Road, Weeke, SO22 6EL Open Monday – Saturday, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Our Shops As well as opening a shop in Weeke, Wessex Cancer Trust also has two other very successful shops – one in Romsey in Hampshire, and the other in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. All the shops also have a Rag Bag service, meaning they can take all your old rags and recycle them.
Romsey, Hampshire At the time of going to print the shop in Romsey is gearing up to celebrate its 7th birthday. The shop is holding a special celebration day on Saturday 5th May with special offers and even the promise of birthday cake for its paying customers. It’s all go in Romsey! Wessex Cancer Trust Romsey, 56 – 58 The Hundred, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BX Monday – Saturday, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Freshwater, Isle of Wight The Wessex Cancer Trust shop in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight is a thriving hub in the heart of the community. Located in the village centre the shop offers something for everyone. Wessex Cancer Trust Freshwater, 4 Moa Place, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9DS Monday – Saturday, 9.30am – 4.30pm 15
Southampton Group Fundraising Events Wessex Cancer Trust’s Southampton Volunteer Group is always a busy bunch of people. From organising everything from wine tasting evenings and bridge nights to Royal cream teas and last night of the proms concert evenings – they are always on the go! A Right Royal Cream Tea will take place on Saturday 15th July at The Gregg School from 2.30pm. A Musical Concert is to be held with music from everything from classical to jazz at the Highfield Church on
Saturday 29th September. The Last Night of the Proms performed by Southampton Concert Wind Band is still be finalised but will take place at The Point in Eastleigh on Saturday 3rd November. For more information on the Group’s events and activities, or how you can get involved with the Group, please ring us on 023 8067 2200 or email Malcolm, Group Chairman, at malcolm.cah@btinternet.com
Volunteers Thank You! The Wessex Cancer Trust Volunteers are a very important arm to the Trust and without them we would barely cease to exist. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your hard work, kindness, support and generosity. We really couldn’t do it without you! If you’d like to learn more about volunteering for Wessex Cancer Trust then please contact us on 023 8067 2200 or email wct@wessexcancer.org
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Our 30 Birthday Celebrations th
As we’re sure many of you are aware 2011 saw Wessex Cancer Trust celebrate its 30th birthday. And what a year of celebrations it was! We had everything from car raffles, to glamorous balls and high-profile dinners. The year was kick started by a beautiful birthday cake kindly made by one of our lovely volunteers, Ann Bashford, which really got everyone into the party mood. We also raffled a 2011 VW Polo which was kindly donated by Peter Cooper Volkswagen Group. The grand draw took place outside the Bargate with Michael Kurn and Darren Cooper drawing the winning ticket. The car was won by a couple in the Channel Islands. A beautiful Diamond Ball followed with a great evening of fine dining, live music and plenty of dancing. We ended the year with a very special Dinner of Achievements with guest speakers from various professionals who have received our research grants over the years. We were also delighted to have some very special guests at the dinner –our President The Earl of Malmesbury DL and Vice-President Alan Titchmarsh MBE VMH DL. The whole year was a great success so thank you to everyone who got involved, supported the Trust and celebrated with us. Here’s to the next 30 years!
IMAGES (Top) Car raffle with Michael Kurn & Darren Cooper (Middle) Birthday Cake! (Bottom) Some of the members of the Basingstoke Group with Vice-President Alan Titchmarsh at the Dinner of Achievements
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Patient Grant Demand Increase A fundamental element to the Wessex Cancer Trust’s support services is the provision of Patient Family Grants to assist with the financial concerns that often occur following a diagnosis. However, over the past few months we have seen a dramatic rise in the demand for this service, showing that patients are increasingly dependent upon this scheme. The major factors in this rise appear to be that with the current economic climate and ever increasing utility bills people in the Wessex region are struggling to cope. Also, other major grant giving bodies have had to dramatically cut their patient grant budget which is having a profound effect as more and more patients are turning to Wessex Cancer Trust for financial help. This has led to a 25% increase in given grants across the Wessex region compared to the previous year.
Sally Hall, Chief Executive of the Trust, said ‘As a local charity, we can react quite quickly to the needs of cancer patients and their families. However, the dramatic increase in the number of requests for financial help has been overwhelming, and we are absolutely crying out for funding to help these local people, who find themselves in the most desperate situation of their lives.’ If you can help, in any way, or would like information on our Family Patient Grants please do get in contact with us.
Grants given in Wessex in 2011:
REGIONS
NO: OF PATIENTS
AVERAGE AMOUNT GIVEN
TOTAL
HAMPSHIRE
119
£121.66
£14,477.82
DORSET
77
£106.21
£8,178.89
WILTSHIRE
54
£122.41
£7,204.63
ISLE OF WIGHT
35
£134.85
£4,720.00
CHANNEL ISLANDS
2
£255.00
£510.00 £35,091.34
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Research Project Funded at Poole Hospital Wessex Cancer Trust has recently funded a pilot study at the Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust into the effects and outcomes of Nordic Walking with breast cancer patients. which uses approximately only 45% of muscles in the body. It is also good for people with joint problems as the poles will take the pressure off the joints. It is a great fun exercise and is suitable for all ages and fitness abilities.’ One of the ladies on the Nordic walking programme said how valuable she has found the study. ‘‘I have found the Nordic walking so beneficial. Not only is it good for one’s physical health, but it also has emotional benefits too. I have met and made friends with a great group of women.’ Karen Rhys, WCT (left) with Joanne Neate, (right) with some of the Nordic walkers and David Knox, instructor Joanne Neate, Specialist Nurse Practitioner at the Hospital, applied for a grant from the Trust in September 2011 to enable her and her team to determine the effect and feasibility of Nordic walking on joint pain (arthralgia) in postmenopausal women taking aromatase inhibitors as adjuvant therapy for early breast cancer. Joanne said ‘I am very grateful to have received this grant from Wessex Cancer Trust. This has enabled me to pursue this invaluable research which aims to determine the effect of Nordic walking on joint pain associated with breast cancer treatment.’
40 women are taking part in the study which runs over 12 weeks and begun in April this year. The grant has provided funding for Nordic walking poles, training instructor fees and administrative costs. David Knox, a personal trainer in Poole, who is the qualified Nordic walking instructor for the study told us of the great benefits Nordic walking has on the body compared to normal walking alone. ‘Nordic walking uses 90-95% of all muscle groups giving an all over body workout and is so much more efficient than ordinary walking
Another benefit of Nordic walking is that it takes the patients outside of the clinical world that they have become so accustomed to since being diagnosed. It empowers the patients to feel good about their body again and to be part of something that is not centred on cancer. Wessex Cancer Trust is proud to be able to help Joanne and her team on this special project.
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The Shared Care Scheme The Scheme, named in memory of Mrs Nichola Colvin, wife of the late Romsey M.P. Michael Colvin, is to recognise her long association as a trustee with the Wessex Cancer Trust. The Shared Care Nurse programme was set up in 1994 as a partnership between the Children’s Regional Oncology Centre, Piam Brown Unit, Southampton University Hospital Trust, the University of Southampton and the Wessex Cancer Trust. The Shared Care Course, funded by Wessex Cancer Trust, allows nurses from district general hospitals to work and study in the specialist cancer unit in Southampton for three months, gaining experience and knowledge in caring for children with cancer and their families. Within this time there is the opportunity to work in day ward, inpatient ward and with the outreach team. The aim of the Scheme is to facilitate continuity of care for children who commence their treatment on the Piam Brown Unit and who subsequently return to their local hospital for shared care.
Jo Lund I am a paediatric nurse in Jersey working on the general paediatric ward where we care for all sick children in Jersey including those diagnosed with cancer. Their care is shared with the specialist unit - Piam Brown ward in Southampton. I have the role of oncology link nurse and was keen to expand my knowledge and experience in this speciality. The course gave me the opportunity to follow some of the children and families from diagnosis through the first few months of their journey. Working on the specialist ward also gave me further knowledge and practical experience in looking after children with complications from treatment. I built a rapport with some families further along their journey and was able to gain a better insight into
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the impact a cancer diagnosis has on their lives and the impact of frequent travel between the regional and specialist centres. As a result of the course, I have made stronger links with the specialist centre and am much more aware of investigations, treatments and the process which our children and families go through. This has created a much improved understanding and consequently strengthens relationships between the children, families and health professionals, instilling trust and confidence. The Shared Care Course has been a huge benefit to me personally and professionally. It has been enjoyable, motivating and invaluable in developing my own skills as well as teaching and sharing knowledge and experience with other health professionals leading to development of our local service in the future. Thank you to everyone on Piam Brown ward and to Wessex Cancer Trust for making this experience possible.
Jersey Launches its Appeal to Raise £100,000 Working in partnership with Wessex Cancer Trust, the Jersey Cancer Trust provides vital funding and support services for those Jersey patient’s diagnosed with cancer. Being diagnosed with cancer can be a daunting experience that not only affects you, but also your loved ones. In partnership with the Wessex Cancer Trust the Jersey Cancer Trust funds a range of free services, support, help and advice for you, your family, friends and carers.
Helping out at the Jersey Boat Show
This year the Jersey Cancer Trust has the very rare opportunity to greatly improve the cancer services currently being offered at the General Hospital.
This year the Jersey Cancer Trust has the very rare opportunity to greatly improve the cancer services currently being offered at the General Hospital. Over the course of 2013, the existing cancer unit is being moved to a newly refurbished location within the Hospital which necessitates a considerable capital investment by Health and Social Services. Given this ideal opportunity to upgrade the services currently available, it has been agreed with Hospital management that the Jersey Cancer Trust will provide upgraded equipment and decoration for the new cancer unit, which in turn will make it much more bearable for those receiving treatment. This equipment will include upgrading the specialist Chemotherapy chairs to much more comfortable chairs as, depending on the treatment being administered, patients can be seated in these chairs for anywhere from 5 minutes up to 8 hours at a time. With this in mind the Jersey Cancer Trust would also like to provide flat screen televisions, DVD players and games consoles. Upgraded flooring and
curtains as well as murals and pictures to enhance the decoration and general feel of the unit will also be high on the list of priorities. The structural work is due to commence in early 2013 so the Jersey Cancer Trust has launched a high profile appeal to raise a minimum of £100,000 towards achieving this goal. It can’t be stressed enough how important this fundraising project is, as the upgraded equipment that will be provided by the appeal will directly benefit every single islander diagnosed with cancer, both now and long into the future. The Jersey Cancer Trust has had so much support from businesses and companies on the Island, including being the Jersey Boat Show’s official charity in 2011, St Martins Bonfire Night, but your help is continually needed.
If you’d like to find out more please contact the Jersey Cancer Trust Chairman Colin Burgess on 07797 844521 or visit www. jerseycancertrust.org
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FUNDRAISING A Fishy Tale to Fundraising Thank you to Dan Sherfield and Paul Hardy who organised a 48hr Carp Fishing Competition at Chichester Lakeside Holiday Park and raised £2000 for WCT. The coveted trophy was finally won by Adam Rawlings and Pete Pout whose overall catch weighed 265Ibs 11ozs. Picture - Adam Rawlings & Pete Pout – Angling Winners
Bowled Over for Charity Jason McLean and members of the Hampshire Short Mat Bowling Association raised £1300 for Wessex Cancer Trust in memory of Jason’s father, John McLean, who sadly passed away of cancer. Over 90 players took part in the inaugural Jason McLean Memorial Cup with one of the youngest winners being just 11 years old! Picture - Beryl McLean (wife of John) and son Jason present the cheque to Kim Lawford, WCT Deputy of the Chief Executive
Winsor Have Done
It Again!
Wessex Cancer Tr ust’s Winsor Volu nteer Group have over £2,000 from once again raised their annual Blac k & White Dinne New Forest, and r held in Totton, our sincere than ks goes to everyo organising and pl ne who took part in anning the event. It was another gr eat success!
Charity Football Match in Memory of Mark Bocock Mark Judd and Barry Toomer decided to hold a Charity Football Match in memory of former teammate Mark Bocock as he sadly lost his fight with cancer. The match had a fantastic turnout with over £200 raised for WCT; a great tribute to Mark.
Southsea to Ryde and Back Again Brother and sister duo Mike and Clare Stafford bravely took to the open waves to swim from Southsea in Portsmouth to Ryde on the Isle of Wight, and back again! The pair nominated Wessex Cancer Trust as Mike works for the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and we’re currently one of their selected Charity partners.
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NOTICEBOARD! Andover Group Celebrates Fundraising Success The Wessex Cancer Trust Andover Group is a close group of friends who meet for one BBQ a year in their small street where they all live. However, they may be small but they are certainly mighty! As well as the Trust celebrating its 30th Birthday last year, so did the Andover Group and we were staggered to learn that they have raised £87,000 since they began. Our thanks goes to all the members of the Group for their continued hard work and support that they give to the Trust.
Basingstoke Group Update Last year seems to have been quiet compared with 2010 when we had a lot going but we made a decision early on that we would not have a big event during the year and give ourselves a bit of a rest – however the year was not without activity, just not so spectacular! People will do some amazing things for charity… this was shown by a long-time supporter, Rosemary Shepperd, who did an assisted free fall parachute jump in April as one of the Charity’s 30 year anniversary fundraising efforts. She said she really enjoyed the experience and we have a DVD to prove it. She raised over £900 in memory of her father ‘Shep’ who died in 2010 – congratulations to Rosemary; we admire your courage.
Elvis Tribute Nights
Karen Shields an d her friends brou ght the King back for a couple of nights for an Elvis Tribute Evening, which w as kindly match fund ed by Barclays Ba nk in Blandford. Th e three events ha ve raised over £1,200 for the Trust and have certainly en tertained the crow ds!
As usual we would like to send a thank you to everyone who contributes in any way to our efforts financially or by their on-going support. This includes all the members of the Basingstoke Group who meet regularly to discuss ideas and plan future events and although we enjoy the social side of our get togethers there is a lot of hard work and commitment involved. Judith Blaza Chairman, WCT Basingstoke Group 23
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call us now on 023 8067 2200 or email wct@wessexcancer.org
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