BON ANNIVERSAIRE, LE CURE!

THIS YEAR MARKS the 10th year that Le Cure has supported The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Every August, an intrepid band of cyclists known as ‘Curistas’ take on Le Cure, a cycling challenge that involves tackling some of the Tour de France’s toughest Alpine climbs to raise money for breast cancer research at The Royal Marsden. The pioneering research aims to transform the lives of breast cancer patients by changing clinical practice and improving treatment options.

The incredible efforts of these cyclists have raised more than £2.4 million since their first ride took place in 2014, including £400,000 last year.

Among those who took part in the 2022 ride were The Royal Marsden’s Professor Nicholas Turner, Head of the Charity-

March with us again this May

THERE’S STILL TIME to sign up for the 2023 Banham Marsden

March and join the supporters walking five or 15 miles between our Chelsea and Sutton hospital sites on Sunday 14 May.

The Banham Marsden March at Home also returns, giving walkers the chance to take on the challenge in their local area. We are thrilled that our event sponsor, Banham, has extended

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funded Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research, and Professor Ian Smith, Consultant Medical Oncologist in the Breast Unit.

We are extremely grateful to all the Curistas for their support and we look forward to following their efforts once again in 2023.

Want to know more?

Go to lecure.org

Gifts in Wills make a huge difference to people affected by cancer, like Louise Broadbelt (above).

Louise was referred to The Royal Marsden in 2021 for cervical cancer treatment. She’s taking part in an immunotherapy trial in the West Wing Clinical Research Centre, which was originally funded through gifts in Wills to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. She said: “All the staff are amazing. I feel really lucky to have this opportunity. Taking part in this trial could help other patients like me in the future.”

Want to know more?

Visit royalmarsden.org/wills

Winter wonders

THIS FESTIVE SEASON, two of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s most popular fundraising events returned.

Celebrate a Life saw thousands of gold stars (above) displayed on the Christmas trees outside our hospitals, each one dedicated to someone special. The stars raised a fantastic total of more than £117,000.

Our special Celebrate a Life events, held at our Chelsea and Sutton hospital sites, were led by The Royal Marsden’s reverends and featured local choirs as well as live bands, who performed a selection of Christmas carols and songs. Meanwhile, visitors to the the Ever After Garden in Grosvenor Square were invited to dedicate an illuminated rose in memory of a loved one while making a donation to the Charity, which raised more than £200,000. These events make a vital difference to the lives of cancer patients.

Want to know more?

Visit royalmarsden.org/star or royalmarsden.org/ ever-after-garden

Spruce up

ALL SMILES

Walkers at the finish line of last year’s March our partnership to 2025, and will be the title sponsor for both the in-person and virtual events again this year. royalmarsden.org

Whether you plan to walk in celebration or in memory, together we’ll walk to transform the lives of cancer patients.

Want to know more?

Sign up at march.

OUR LONGSTANDING PARTNER Ralph Lauren unveiled The Ralph Lauren Giving Tree for Bond Street in aid of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity at its flagship store over the festive season (left).

Visitors to the store at 1 New Bond Street in London had the opportunity to donate to the Charity and dedicate a personalised star ornament to be featured on the tree in honour of someone special.

Ralph Lauren also supported the Charity with its Holiday Fundraiser, featuring music from the Kingdom Choir and a holiday raffle.

An online art auction featuring works by worldrenowned artists including David Hockney, Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry raised almost £70,000 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s Oak Cancer Centre Appeal. The auction – which included this print by Mali Morris (above) – was organised by the David Adams Leukaemia Appeal Fund, which was set up in memory of the late David Adams, who was treated at The Royal Marsden for two years after being diagnosed with leukaemia. During this time, he raised thousands of pounds towards the Charity’s work, and his efforts have since been continued by his loved ones.

Want to know more?

Visit davidadamsleukaemia appeal.org

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