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elcome to the latest edition of our FUNdraising magazine. I’m pleased to report that everything is going to plan.

The Lily Pad Appeal is gathering momentum and we have transferred the first £100,000 to the Croydon University Hospital Trust. With the current level of support, we will shortly be transferring the second £100,000. Details of our events and our amazing supporters are included in this edition and we are most grateful to you all. Thanks to your efforts, the children undergoing treatment in Croydon University Hospital will soon have a brand new ‘state of the art’ Ward to provide the environment they need and deserve.

Fundraising for the No Isolation Robots is progressing well. We now have 12 Robots and 12 very happy young patients. The Robots provide a life line for the children throughout their treatment, keeping them up to speed with their education and helping to maintain their friendships. The Robots are a life changer for these children and we are very fortunate to receive so much support from local businesses and associations who share our belief that every child should have the opportunity to have their own Robot while undergoing treatment. We have another 12 in our sights!

Research is a very important part of the fight to beat cancer and leukaemia.

Professor John Strouboulis has been appointed as Chair of Molecular Erythropoiesis of the School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Studies at King’s College Hospital. Professor Strouboulis, in brief terms, will be working with cultured cells from patients and manipulating them by gene editing. Unfortunately, research cannot begin without vital equipment such as microbiological safety cabinets and cell culture incubators, so, to enable the research to commence, we have made a donation of £20,000. Professor Strouboulis will be one of our guest speakers at our Christmas Dinner and if you would like to hear more about his research project, please call us for place availability.

Our Endoscopy Unit Project starts in earnest on Sunday 29th September with the Great Crystal Palace 5k Positive Path Sponsored Walk. Full details of the walk are contained in this issue, please join us if you can because the upgrade of this Unit is important for us all. Although some of the routine procedures are being transferred to Orpington Hospital, the procedures for cancer and leukaemia patients will still be carried out in the Princess Royal University Hospital.

Legacies are a big part of Charity Income and this has a little to do with the Inheritance Tax Relief currently available. If you leave a donation of 10% of your estate to a registered charity, then the rate of Inheritance Tax is reduced from 40% to 36%. For the very wealthy, a donation of £100,000 has a net cost to your estate of £15,000. Call us if you need further information.

Group Trustees Laurence Adams David Apps Stacey Brown Paula Cook Barbara Field-Holmes Graham Figg Scott Johnson Kevin Kingshott Dr Anil Lakhani Andrew Snelgrove

A very big thank you to each and every one of you who has walked, run, jumped out of a plane, climbed the 02, wing-walked , arranged a fundraising event for us, donated time or items for our Charity Shops, you are all beyond amazing and we are so fortunate to have your support. We share the same values and social conscience and together we will make a real difference to the NHS in our area.

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CONTENTS

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ews: Valued Support at Run or Dye, N Nightrider Tomek, A Close Shave for Oriana

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CCCT Ethan’s Jokes

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News: Free Makeovers to Cancer Patients

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News: Climbing over Cancer

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News: Wedding Favours, Thank You

Supporters’ Update: Donations, Legacies, Supporters of the Year and Ways to Donate

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Healthcare Advice: Hairy Cell Leukaemia

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ews: ‘Black Tie and Diamonds’ Gala N Evening

Voice in the Classroom

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Trade Section

News: Two Ball Rally in aid of The CCT

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CCT About Us and Donation Form

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ews: Intrepid ‘One Day a Year’ Cyclists N are doing their bit to remember Lily-Mae

Lauretta, Southborough Primary School Fair, Bingo!, Thank You Waitrose

12-18 News Feature: The Child’s Eyes, Ears and 18

19 News: The Sunrise Challenge 20-21

ews: The Great Croydon 5K Sponsored N Walk – a huge success!

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Legal Advice: Writing your Will

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News: NEW CCT Pin Badges on sale at The PRUH, Ready Steady Sunday……

Jokes: See pages 16, 34 & 71 Games Page: See page 74, plus solutions to Puzzles from issue 28.

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News: Sophie’s Wish

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News: Dinner at the House of Commons

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News: Skydive

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Croydon Update

40 CCT Article: How a Business Consultant is Working for Good!

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72-73 Calendar of Events

CCCT Update: News and Updates, including Group Meet-Ups, CCCT Donations and CCCT Donation Form and King’s Update

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CCT NEWS

Valued Support at

Theresa Hobbs, with friends and family aka ‘Fifty Shades of Awsome’

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alued supporter, Theresa Hobbs, in celebration for every year she is in remission, took part, once more, with friends and family aka ‘Fifty Shades of Awsome’ in the Run or Dye Penhurst Place 5k Challenge on Sunday 30th June. The youngest member, 21/2 year old Edward Hobbs, Theresa’s grandson, walked the whole 5k, and didn’t complain once (unlike the rest of the team)! Well done Edward.

The other team members were Diane Taylor, Angela Trevatt, Rebecca Hobbs, Carla and Alex Stevens.

Altogether they raised around £700, a big thank you to them for supporting Theresa and us every year.

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ell done and thank you to Tomek Kubiakowski for taking part in the two-day Nightrider London 2019 100k on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June. Prior to this Tomek took part in the Vitality 10k Run on Monday 27 May for The CCT. Tomek works for Signature Flight at London Biggin Hill Airport. Signature Flight are valued supporters of The CCT.

A Close Shave

for Oriana Oriana Chaplin shaved her hair off in support of her Dad who is undergoing treatment for cancer

O 2 1/2 year old Edward Hobbs, Theresa’s grandson, walked the whole 5k, and didn’t complain once

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n Tuesday 18 June, Oriana Chaplin shaved her hair off in support of her Dad who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Oriana said: “Dad has done so much for me, taught me some of the most important life lessons, and has always been by my side when I need him.

He would do absolutely anything for me, and for that reason, I want to return the favour by doing this for him. I want him to know also that he is not alone and that it doesn’t matter if you have hair or not.”

Oriana had the big chop at Glam & Go in Romford. Well done Oriana, we think you are amazing!

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CCT NEWS

Climbing over Cancer Brave supporters climb over London’s O2 dome to raise money to support cancer sufferers, their families and the hospitals that treat them.

Report by Barbara Field-Holmes

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ixty-one brave supporters, some who openly admitted that they were afraid of heights, took part in the Up at the O2 Charity Climb to raise funds for The Chartwell Cancer Trust, The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust, including the children’s oncology ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, and the oncology unit at King’s College Hospital and The CCT Lily Pad Appeal.

The climbers were divided into two teams and between them raised over an impressive £17,000.

The climb took place on Saturday 25th May. The day was warm and sunny and unlike last year when Nine-year old Millie-Grace Walker climbed it rained heavily all day, with her sister Chloe and dad Paul this year’s climb gave the climbers a fantastic view over London. Those taking up the challenge covered a wide range of ages – the youngest was just nine years old, while the oldest was 73!

The first team, headed by Michelle Simpson (CCT), set off at 4pm, with the second team headed by Michelle Calthorpe (CCT) at 4.30pm.

Each climber had their own reasons for taking part for all of our charities. Among the climbers on the first team was Team Theo (Katharine and Frank Fell, Simon, Lorraine and Gabriel Bashford, Shelley and Elijah Ingram) in memory of Theo who lost his fight against cancer at just 10 years old. Theo’s family explained: “In 2016, at just eight years old, Theo was diagnosed with a rare spinal tumour. After two and a half years of grueling treatment, endless hospital stays, good days, bad days, and a very brave fight on his part, the tumour

Members from The CCT Team, including Natalie Reilly and Michelle Calthorpe with their family

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could no longer be controlled and we lost him.” Team Theo were raising money for The CCT Lily Pad Appeal. Theo and his parents had many overnight stays on the oncology section of the Children’s Ward at Croydon University Hospital and are very keen to see other children and their families benefit from what will be vastly improved facilities.

Hazel Smith, Duncan Ancrum, Edward Smith and Alison Ancrum

Also walking in the first team was Edward and Duncan who twisted the arms of their mums, Hazel and Alison, to climb The O2 with them. They were keen to raise money for the Tiger Ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, where Duncan’s younger brother, Nathan, spent much of his three and a half years being treated for leukaemia from the age of two years, four months. The boys’ school, Southborough Primary School has also chosen us as their charity of the year in support of Nathan.

Others climbing for the children’s oncology ward at QE included Sarah and Kev who climbed to give something back to the ward that did so much for their son Jack. Jack was diagnosed with a Wilms Tumour (a type of kidney cancer) in October 2017; he finished his treatment in June 2018 and is thankfully, in remission. Jack had some of his treatment and was an in-patient on Tiger Ward, a shared care centre that works alongside The Royal Marsden (which Jack was under) as well as other big hospitals. Sarah and Kev were full of praise for the treatment, both medically and emotionally, that they received.

There were many climbing for The CCT and The CCCT, all of who had either direct or indirect contact with a loved one or friend who has been affected by cancer. These included Kevin Siddons and his son Christopher, who was fulfilling his promise to his late Nan to raise money for a cancer charity; Anne Green

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Oliver Osbond wanted to climb to raise money for the charity that helped him during his treatment. Oliver doesn’t like heights so this was a particularly good challenge for him – well done Oliver!

Michelle Calthorpe Natalie Reilly Margaret Day Ben Reilly Eleanor Reilly Ruben Bowyer Kerry Melbourne Charlotte Bennett Hannah Urbanczyk Lorraine Rumbold Frankie Rumbold Natalie Woodham Sounita Mohit Hilary Figg Graham Figg

Tabby Cooper Hannah Figg Chloe Starck Deborah Dorey Millie-Grace Walker Michael Dorey Paul Walker Many Nash Mariam Toufilas Elisa WH Yau Jane Simner Oliver Osbond Demi Stracey Claire Weston Liam Weston

and her friend Jan – Anne was treated for breast cancer at The Chartwell Cancer Unit (PRUH); Elizabeth O’Donoghue who lost her mother in 2017 “to honour her life and strength”, and to thank The CCT who helped her family during a ‘very trying time’; Hannah Figg, who just wanted to help raise money for this “amazing charity that has supported our family and lots of our friends”, including her own Dad, Graham, who after treatment became involved with The CCT to help with fundraising and events.

There are many more moving stories and we would like to say thank you to everyone that climbed. It was an amazing achievement and we Lorraine with Nephew Frankie are grateful for all in Team Two the funds that were raised.

CLIMBERS – TEAM ONE: Michelle Simpson Lindie van As Edward Smith Hazel Smith Duncan Ancrum Alison Ancrum Sarah Tylee Kevin Newstead Lorraine Atkins Harrison Atkins Danielle Strydom Daniel Strydom Anne Green Janet Dunham Elizabeth O’Donoghue Jenni Draper

Connor Fairbairn Rebecca van Niekerk Abigail van Niekerk Alex Gwinnell Frances Pickin Katharine Fell Frank Fell Simon Bashford Lorraine Bashford Gabriel Bashford Shelley Ingram Elijah Ingram Myvanwy Bottriell Kevin Siddons Christopher Siddons

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CCT Group Trustee Graham Figg giving the thumbs up on his descent in Team Two

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CCT NEWS

Wedding Favours THANK YOU LAURETTA C L ongratulations to Sarah and Wayne who got married on Friday 26th July in sunny Malta. They are CCT supporters and used our new pin badges as wedding favours. Thank you for your support and we hope you had a wonderful wedding day, sending love!

auretta Wright, editor of Life In Orpington, organised a street party for Wellbrook Road residents in Orpington, which helped raise £100 for The Chartwell Cancer Trust.

Residents pitched in to run stalls with face painting, cakes and refreshments, a raffle and a ‘best cake’ competition.

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nnual supporters Southborough Lane Primary School held their Summer Fair on Saturday 22 June. There were the traditional and popular games including Hook-Duck, Face Painting, Coconut Shy, a Giant Scalextric and Arena Displays. Thank you to some of the parents for organising a Chartwell stand to raise donations. Your continued support is so appreciated.

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hank you to the WG Grace citizens Tuesday Club for inviting CCCT’s Gillian Mariner to play Bingo and collect a generous donation of £100.

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CCT AV1 AWARENESS AND DEMO FEATURE

THE CHILD’S EYES, EARS AND VOICE IN THE CLASSROOM Continuing the coverage and promotion of the pioneering technology introduced by No Isolation with the AV1 Robot, The Chartwell Cancer Trust recently held a Awareness and Demonstration Evening at the Oakley House Banqueting Suite, Bromley Common.

Report by Barbara Field-Holmes

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ith an estimated 72,000 children and young people in the UK currently battling long-term illness, inevitable absences from school can be as devastating as the illness itself. When that long-term illness is due to cancer, which is estimated at around 35,000, the devastation can be even more isolating; treatment can leave patients with severely compromised immune systems and highly susceptible to infection.

When The Chartwell Cancer Trust first learnt about the inspirational technology that can restore learning and laughter into the lives of oncology children, they were very excited and keen to get involved.

The technology that is getting everyone so excited is the AV1 Robot, developed by Norwegian company No Isolation. We have already featured this pioneering technology in FUNdraising Magazine in issues 27 and 28, where we reported on some details about the robot. However, reading about this wonderful piece of technology is not quite the same as seeing it ‘in the flesh’, and seeing it in action. Therefore, in line with The CCT’s mission to bring ‘transformative technology to as many of our young oncology patients as we can, restoring learning and laughter into the lives of seriously ill children’, it was decided that to dramatically increase awareness they needed to demonstrate the robot in action.

On the 15th May, Trustee Michael Douglas, along with Group Trustees and staff members of The CCT, hosted an ‘Awareness and Demonstration Evening’ at Oakley House, Bromley, in collaboration with manufacturers No Isolation. The new Mayor of Bromley, Nicholas Bennett (previously Councillor of West Wickham ward) attended the event with his wife, Ruth, along with Councillor Kim Botting (Orpington ward).

Michael Douglas opened the evening by welcoming guests and giving a brief

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outline of the work of The CCT and some of the many fundraising projects that it has undertaken since it was founded in 2005, particularly those involving

The New Mayor Nicholas Bennett, his wife Ruth Bennett and Councillor Kim Botting

One of the worst things that usually happen to children undergoing cancer treatment is that they lose touch with friends and miss out on education.

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Other support included a magic floor for the children provided by the West Kent Freemasons, and the funding of new beds and monitoring equipment in the oncology ward.

Michael spoke passionately and said: “The worst thing about having a child with cancer is the way it smashes up your life. Bit by bit the family is drained of their money, as one or both parents has to take time away from work, so another thing we do is help them to pay their bills during this challenging time.

“The next thing is the feeling of isolation caused by not mixing with other children, so we set up groups for the children to meet, once a month to enjoy themselves in a safe environment and to help them feel ‘normal’ for a while,” he added.

Guests arriving at the Demonstration and Awareness evening

children. For example, he told how local mum, Melody Berthoud whose son Andrew ‘beat leukaemia’, approached The CCT to ask for help with getting a discount with the Churchill Theatre to take a group of children undergoing

cancer treatment to a show. That led to the Churchill Theatre choosing to support the Charity on an ongoing basis.

Another example was raising funds to provide a kitchen for parents and their children undergoing treatment in the Tiger Ward, the children’s oncology ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich where children in Hayes and Bromley go for cancer treatment: Before this, they had nowhere to make a hot drink or prepare food.

“As we are becoming more well known, we are being approached by more people and hospitals that need support.

We have recently taken on a project with Croydon University Hospital to raise £750,000 for the refurbishment of the new Children’s Oncology Department within the new Integrated Paediatric Unit at CUH. Last year we presented them with a cheque for £100,000, and continue with our fundraising efforts.”

INTRODUCING THE AV1 ROBOT One of the worst things that usually happens to children undergoing cancer treatment is that they lose touch with

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CCT AV1 AWARENESS AND DEMO FEATURE friends and miss out on education. The CCT were so impressed when they first saw the AV1 Robot that they ordered six, followed by six more.

“Three years from its inception, we are so thankful to all those who have championed its use and helped us finetune AV1 to what it is today.”

Michael then introduced Harriet Gridley and George Howe from No Isolation, who came to help demonstrate the AV1 Robot and talk a little about the thinking behind its development. Harriet began by saying: “It is an honour to know The Chartwell Cancer Trust and to be here and have the opportunity to demonstrate our magical tool that is transforming the lives of children. Our mission is to reduce loneliness through warm technology.”

George from No Isolation then spoke.

He explained how the UK government’s loneliness strategy and the Department for Education has invested over half a

Harriet gave examples of children who had suffered social isolation and loneliness due to illness and being unable to attend school and meet with friends. “You have hospital schools and travelling teachers, but there is nothing like having a relationship with your friends and teachers in the classroom,” said Harriet. “Children also worry about going back to school after having a long absence. We noticed there is a need for that communication, through a friendly interface like a robot.”

Before Harriet, George and Michelle Simpson from The CCT demonstrated three AV1 Robots Harriet Gridley and George Howe to small groups at a time, Mayor of No Isolation Nicholas Bennett addressed the audience. He said: “I can see this technology has far reaching potential in combatting loneliness.” He also thanked Michael for the work that The CCT is doing to raise awareness and find sponsors to buy more of the robots.

CCT Trustee Michael Douglas welcomed guests to the AV1 Robot Awareness and Demonstration Evening

Through a video, Harriet introduced the audience to Karen Dolva, CEO and founder of No Isolation. Karen explained: “Not only is loneliness uncomfortable, but it can have major consequences on our overall health and life outcomes.

It is proven to lead to low self-esteem, reduced confidence, and fear of returning to school. It is even argued that loneliness can make our immune system weaker and cancer more deadly.

“The concept of AV1 was developed after months of consulting teachers, parents, children and doctors,” continued Karen. “We learnt that the child needed to be physically represented in the classroom, and that the tool needed to be simple, in order to be a seamless part of the school day.

What started in the hearts of my cofounders and I, three young Norwegian entrepreneurs, gradually took the form of the avatar AV1, who is the eyes, ears and voice of a child who cannot be physically present at school.

The robot sits in the child’s place in school where he/she can interact with teachers and friends

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by Ecorys. A year into the project the data is showing that the AV1s are helping children to access mainstream education whilst unwell, to remain connected to their home school and friends and feel less isolated.

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million pounds of its Alternative Provision Innovation Fund in AV1. It has enabled a young Everton fan to fulfill his dream to be a football mascot, allowed a young girl to meet the Dalai Lama and, even more importantly, it has helped 900 children across Europe take part in everyday realities, such as socialising with friends in the school lunch hall.

The DfE funding will mean 90 AV1s are being deployed across the UK for a

HOW IT WORKS During the demonstrations guests were able to learn how the robot works. The robot sits in the child’s place in school, or the lunchroom or playground, where he/she can interact with teachers and friends. The child uses a tablet or smart phone that has the AV1 app installed. Through the app the user can connect to their AV1 Robot, which is at the school, whilst they remain remotely in bed with their tablet or smart phone. They can hear through the AV1’s microphone, see through the AV1’s camera, and speak through the AV1’s loudspeaker.

They can also control the robot’s movements by swiping on the screen.

In addition, there are four sound levels; mute, whisper, normal, loud (for outdoors or assembly).

Other clever features include the light at the top of the robot’s head that starts to blink if the child raises their hand for attention. The robot’s eyes can also be controlled to indicate the child’s mood – neutral, happy, confused or sad. And there is also an AV1 Assistant app for teachers, IT staff and others who administer one or several AV1 robots. Through the Assistant app, they can easily check the robot’s battery status, manage WiFi networks, troubleshoot, look up resources, and chat with customer support. The app is downloaded from the App Store and Google Play Store.

PRIVACY AND SAFEGUARDING Most importantly, everyone was reassured about the privacy and safeguarding aspect of using the robot. “No Isolation acknowledges Continued on Page 14

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CCT AV1 AWARENESS AND DEMO FEATURE that privacy, both for the teacher and the students, is incredibly important,” said George. “AV1 is an innovative product and as such the idea of bringing a device with a camera into the classroom can seem daunting. That is why we have designed the device with privacy and safeguarding at the front of our mind throughout, and built multiple layers of security.”

The AV1 cannot record, it only transmits a live stream from the avatar to the AV1 users’ tablet.

No data is recorded, and the live stream is end-to-end encrypted, meaning it is impossible for any external party, including No Isolation, to access the stream.

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n Thursday July 4th, Trustee Bobby Beech, hosted a demonstration and awareness evening to highlight the magic of AV1, the ‘No Isolation’ Robot at On the Beach Salon, Main Road, Biggin Hill.

CCT’s Michelle Simpson gave a most informative account and demonstration, and answered questions and queries that arose, particularly regarding the security of the children and possibility of their vulnerability.

The event was well attended by members of the community including Cllr. Melanie Stevens and local schools, all who were most impressed to see this pioneering technology in action.

Mayor of Bromley Nicholas Bennett and his wife Ruth, trying out the AV1 Robot

Guests and supporters watching Michelle Simpson demonstrate the AV1 Robot

Screenshots are also forbidden. In fact, if someone tried to screenshot or record, depending on the device type, the stream will automatically terminate or No Isolation will receive a notification, and reserve the right to deactivate the AV1.

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rustee Michael Douglas and Michelle Simpson were delighted to receive, on behalf of the charity, a wonderful donation of £500 from valued supporters Angela and Roy Sutherland, which was raised at the recent Borough of Woolwich Ladies Festival.

The AV1 is also clearly visible when active as its head will lift and the eyes will light up. However, whilst the robot becomes the sick child’s eyes and ears, and the child can see what the AV1 sees, the class cannot see the child. AV1 is a oneuser device so only one AV1 user will be able to connect to a single AV1. Their app is accessible via a secret 4-digit pin code and only one AV1 user can use the app.

The AV1 is GDPR compliant as No Isolation do not need, or ask for, any personal data about the AV1 user. The company only stores customer data such as name and contact information of school or local authority in order to process an order or payment.

The Awareness and Demonstration evening was very successful. If you are a local business interested in sponsoring the purchase of an AV1 Robot and would like a member of The CCT team to come and demonstrate this wonderful piece of technology, please contact the office on 01959 570322 or email info@ chartwellcancertrust.co.uk

Michael Douglas and Michelle Simpson receive a donation of £500 from Angela and Roy Sutherland raised at the recent Borough of Woolwich Ladies Festival

THANK YOU BIGGIN HILL SOCIAL & SPORTS CLUB

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CT’s Michelle Simpson presenting Grace Mansell with a No Isolation Robot, sponsored by Biggin Hill Social & Sports Club.

Grace will be using it during the summer months in preparation for when she returns to her primary school in September. Thank you to our supporters, we couldn’t have done this without you.

Grace and Michelle Simpson

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My wife said she’s le aving because of my Facebook addiction. I didn’t like her comment.

There’s a gang going through our town, systematica lly shoplif ting clothe s in size order. The police belie ve they’re still at large.

Ever ybody has an ego.

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I made my girlf riend’s wishe s come t rue when we got married in a castle. Although you wouldn’t have thought it f rom her face as we were bouncing around!

Someone has just dumped a big clock work toy at my f ront door. I think this must be a wind up!

My wife said she’s le aving me because I always relate e ver ything to Batman. What a joker.

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Whe n I was at scho ol I belo nged to a gang calle d the Secre t Se ven.

We were swo rn to secrecy. We were so good that I ne ver foun d out who the othe r six were .

Just found out how to grow four inche s in four weeks. It re ally doe s work! Regards, Pinocchio.

There are people who think you should drink more and there are people who say you should drink le ss. They both share a commo n opinio n: you should drink .

Today, my boss told me to ‘take a note’.

So I flicked throug h his walle t and grabbe d a fif t y.

One of the most difficu lt things in the world is to convin ce a woma n that e ven a barga in costs money.

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ST. JAMES’S PLACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

WELCOMES THE CCT

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n Wednesday 10th of April, St. James’s Place Wealth Management were delighted to welcome The Chartwell Cancer Trust’s, Michelle Simpson, to their area meeting at Lingfield Park Racecourse. Senior Partner and representative of the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation, Alison Wright, reported on the meeting event’s…

“I met Michelle Simpson about 12 months ago and we were delighted to award The Chartwell Cancer Trust with a grant of £2,500 to treat 160 families to a well-deserved trip to the pantomime at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre.

“Since then, Michelle and I have kept in touch to see if we can continue to collaborate in any way. I invited Michelle to attend our area meeting on Wednesday the 10th of April to talk about the work of The Chartwell Cancer Trust. Approximately 180 of my colleagues attended which included an update to St. James’s Place Wealth Management Partners and staff on the work of the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation. Currently, around 85% of my colleagues donate regularly to the Foundation by way of covenant gifting, so it was a great opportunity for them to learn how their generosity helps one of the numerous good causes that our Charitable Foundation supports.

“Michelle gave a detailed and engaging account of the role of the AV1 No Isolation Robot and how it assists

children battling with cancer to maintain contact with their friends in the classroom and allows them to continue their studies even if they are too physically ill to attend school.

She impressed on us all how valuable that was in terms of maintaining contact with their peers and keeping up with school work as far as possible. Michelle also chatted to my colleagues and demonstrated the Robot during the coffee break. Without exception, they were very impressed with this amazing technology.

“Attendees were invited to pledge some money that morning.

They were in no doubt how much of an impact this would make to the recipient and to the charity. Collectively, we raised the sum of £2,660 towards the cost of one Robot. Having speakers such as Michelle at our meetings really does help to gain the support of my colleagues and highlights the work of the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation, which supports a large number of charities both in the UK and overseas, including The Chartwell Cancer Trust.

“I look forward to many more successful collaborations with The Chartwell Cancer Trust in the future.”

Alison Wright is Senior Partner of St. James’s Place Wealth Management and representative of the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation. www.alisonwright.co.uk www.sjpfoundation.co.uk

TWO BALL RALLY

IN AID OF THE CCT

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ood luck to valued long term supporter Ned Ailyan and his friends, Dominic Potts, Jason Saunders and John Haylett, who are

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taking part in a road trip and banger rally this month in aid of The CCT. The Two Ball Banger Rally is the ONLY car rally in Europe where all vehicles are welcome. Ned and his team will be travelling across four European countries over four days covering 1300 miles, in a car that is costing no more than £500! Although not a race, there will be outrageous daily challenges to complete which will test their mind, teamwork, driving and navigational skills. Every

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night, the teams will meet up to swap stories, down a few beers and take part in more crazy challenges! Before they set off, their fundraising had already reached £7,000, so we expect there will be plenty more well deserved donations to come! Thank you for this incredible support and we hope you reach your final destination safely!

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CCT NEWS

The Sunrise

CHALLENGE

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n Saturday 22nd June, London Biggin Hill Airport hosted their 2nd Annual Sunrise Runway Challenge. The Saturday morning event – held in association with Biggin Runways Running Club – saw more than 200 participants gather at 5.30am to complete either a five-kilometre run, or a 15km cycle route on the airport’s runway and taxiway.

Colin Hitchins, Community Engagement Manager, London Biggin Hill Airport, said: “We are delighted to have brought the Sunrise Runway Challenge back to London Biggin Hill Airport for 2019 and see a large number of runners and cyclists taking part.

“After the success of our inaugural event last summer, we are also proud once again to support The Chartwell Cancer Trust who help patients across London and the South East.

“The local community are crucial to the success of our airport and it’s great to see them combine fitness and fundraising for this event. As London Biggin Hill Airport continues to thrive, it’s important that we give back, both through events like this and through the career opportunities that we are committed to developing for young people in aviation.”

Thank you to London Biggin Hill Airport for your continued support.

The Sunrise Runway Challenge raised more than £3,000.

The CCT’s Bobby Beech proudly shows off a cheque for £3,000 raised

by London Biggin Hill Airport and the Sunrise Runway Challenge

Some of the participants getting ready for the Sunrise Runway Challenge

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CCT NEWS

THE GREAT CROYDON 5K

- a huge success!

Over 600 Croydonians of all ages and abilities arrived at Croydon’s Lloyd Park on Sunday 5th May for ‘The Great Croydon 5K Walk’ to raise money to help children with cancer in the Croydon area. This was the first ever large-scale fundraiser to raise money towards The Chartwell Cancer Trust’s Lily Pad Appeal, which was set up to raise £750,000 to build a new and modernised Oncology Unit at Croydon University Hospital. The new Oncology Unit will be part of the hospital’s new Integrated Paediatric Village.

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he day was a resounding success, it was bright and sunny and the turnout was brilliant! It was fantastic to see so many young walkers crossing the finishing line alongside parents, colleagues, friends and dogs! A group of youngsters led by Charmaine Green had great fun.

Charmaine told FUNdraising Magazine: “My little group and I had a fabulous day, so thank you for organising the walk.

Having had a child go through treatment for cancer and receiving her shared care at Croydon University Hospital, we understand how essential it is for us to raise this money.

It was also lovely to see my daughter’s consultant also supporting the cause and taking part. Well done Dr Patel.”

The whole event was extremely well organised, thanks to the Lily Pad Project team, volunteers and marshals, who were on hand to supply bottles of water and snacks to help walkers on their way. Around £35,000 has been raised.

It was a real pleasure to meet so many of you, put faces to names, make new friends and connections and experience first hand how much warmth and support there is for the project. We are incredibly grateful to the Croydon community for taking this appeal into their hearts. We couldn’t do this without you!

Special thanks go to the Croydon Conservative Group of Councillors. They pooled together money from their

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community ward budgets in order to donate £30,000 to The CCT Lily Pad Appeal. Their donation will help fund a brand new play area to provide moments of respite for young patients.

Councillor Yvette Hopley, Shadow Cabinet member for Health and Adult Social Care, said: “The tragic reality is that child cancer has affected so many across Croydon, from the youngsters themselves to relatives, classmates and neighbours. Our borough is united in doing everything we can to make a tangible difference. It has been a privilege to have the chance to make this donation and we will do all we can to help the Trust raise the necessary funds to make their vision a lasting reality.”

The Croydon Conservatives also put a team together to take part in the 5K walk and encouraged others in the community to do the same. In the months that follow, Councillors will reach out to residential associations and other local community groups to develop new fundraising initiatives.

Thanks also to members of the Rotary Club of Croydon Jubilee, for their support, they did a brilliant job as marshals for the day. We would also like to thank the ‘warm up team’ from The Gym Group as well as the then outgoing Croydon Madame Mayor, Councillor Bernadette Khan, and her husband Mr Qaiyum Khan.

Members of the Rotary Club of Croydon Jubilee volunteered to marshal

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Staff from The CCT and CCT Lily Pad Appeal welcome walkers at the registration desk

Rachel Rogan and Lucy Bramley from the CCT Lily Pad Appeal with Croydon Madame Mayor and her husband

Big thanks to members of the Rotary Club of Croydon Jubilee volunteered to be marshals for the day

Getting into the spirit of the day!

Walkers queuing to register for the walk

Danielle Brewster and her team of walkers

And off they go…

Participants getting under way

Walkers proudly showing their medals

Sara Borg, one of the CCT Lily Pad Appeal team, handing out ‘Well Done’ medals to the walkers as they finish the course

Young walkers proudly showing off their medals

Pupils from Charmaine Green’s daughter’s school with their medals

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Make a Difference to Cancer Care

The Chartwell Cancer Trust

We have been providing a range of support services in our local areas for over 13 years.

We directly support the Chartwell Cancer & Leukaemia Unit and other cancer services in The Princess Royal University Hospital. The unit serves the London Borough of Bromley and surrounding areas.

What we do...

We fundraise for additional medical staff, capital projects, equipment and training. We support cancer patients – young and old. Our support for children’s services continues to expand, through our children’s charity ‘The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust’.

Why...

How...

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We rely solely on donations from supporters, patrons, sponsors and fundraisers.

Make a one-off or regular donations • Take part in a fundraising challenge • Attend or sponsor one of our events Organise your own fundraiser Nominate us as your charity of the year

Partner with us Host an event

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS We are urgently seeking volunteers to spare some time to help us in Bromley, Brixton and Croydon.

Contact: 01959 570322 Email info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk Visit: www.chartwellchildrenscancer.co.uk

WE EXIST TO SUPPORT LOCAL CANCER AND LEUKAEMIA SERVICES BY PROVIDING FUNDS TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE PATIENT CARE.

We are a local charity supporting all cancer patients, both adults and children, undergoing treatment in The Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough, Kent, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich and Croydon University Hospital.

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LEGAL ADVICE

WRITING YOUR WILL L

ike many busy families, you find yourself struggling to squeeze in a full-time career between family meals, supermarket trips, after-school clubs and hospital trips.

Writing a will is probably the last thing on your mind. There is always going to be something more pleasant to think about.

If you still have not quite got round to it, don’t worry – you’re certainly not alone. It’s estimated that nearly two-thirds of UK adults don’t have any form of will at all, including 42% of the over 55s. It is also estimated that about 1.5 million people who have gone to the trouble of writing one, may be completely unaware that it’s now invalid because they recently got married, for example.

What people don’t realise, is that having a will in place could actually be one of the quickest and easiest ways to protect your family, secure your assets and ensure peace of mind for everyone.

And the sooner you get your wishes in writing the better. After all, we never know what tomorrow will bring. That’s why the experts will always advise you to secure what you have today – and review it as things change further down the road.

The good news is, writing your will doesn’t have to be complicated or take lots of time. With the right advice, it can be quick, simple and very cost-effective.

There are plenty of reasons to get started as soon as you can. Here are our top five: 1. I F YOU DON’T DECIDE WHO GETS WHAT, THE GOVERNMENT WILL Unless you clearly state how you want your assets to be distributed among your partner, children and family members, there are no guarantees. The generic government rules stating which family members inherit the assets will be followed. The only way to make sure you have your say is to put it in writing.

2. YOU CAN MINIMISE STRESS, COSTS AND LEGAL CHALLENGES The last thing your loved ones need at such a difficult time is extra complications. Providing a written will not only simplify the whole legal process, but it is also often a good way to save inheritance tax. Remember, to make sure it’s valid, you will need to date and sign and countersign the document in the presence of two witnesses.

guardianship of your children in the event of your death.

4. GETTING MARRIED, DIVORCED, SEPARATED OR COHABITING CHANGES EVERYTHING

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any people do not M realise that a change in marital status can affect any previous will and testament. Your current partner may not have automatic rights over your assets in the event of your death, and your ex may not be as far out of the picture as you think. The laws surrounding marital rights and inheritance are complex so, if you are in any doubt, it is best to get legal advice.

5. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S AROUND THE CORNER As long as you are over 18, writing your will might be the best thing you do today to protect your loved ones from the unknown. You can secure your house, car, investments, family jewellery and even digital assets such as Facebook, PayPal and so on. And you can update or change your will as many times as you like. Always seek professional advice.

So before you set off for the beach or go on your next holiday, protect your family. For many people, writing a will can be simple and straightforward – so there is no reason to put it off.

We will be delighted to help you find your way if your situation is a bit of a minefield, or just want reassurance that what you have drafted is fair and not open to misinterpretation, we are here to help. Just get in touch.

Call us at 020 84681032 or email info@pishongold.co.uk.

Pishon Gold are proud supporters of The Chartwell Cancer Trust. If you are thinking of leaving a gift to support the work of this charity, we are pleased to offer a 10% on our standard will writing service.

For more information contact Pishon Gold Solicitors LB of Bromley on 0208 468 1032 or email info@pishongold.co.uk

3. CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS NEED TO BE TAKEN CARE OF Anyone who has children under 18 definitely needs to make sure there’s a will in place – just in case. As a minimum, you may want to state who should have legal

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CCT NEWS

NEW CCT Pin Badges on sale at The PRUH

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hank you to The PRUH for agreeing to sell CCT pin badges for a small donation in their main reception and in the Chartwell Unit.

They will also be available at our forthcoming fundraising events.

Contact the office on 01959 570322 or email info@ chartwellcancertrust. co.uk Give us a call if you would like some too!

READY STEADY SUNDAY……

The Great Crystal Palace 5k Positive Path Sponsored Walk on Sunday 29th September

The Positive Path Sponsored 5k Walk is back! We are reaching out to local residents, businesses and community groups of all ages and inviting them to step out with us to show their support to cancer patients – adults and children – from across the borough!

If you would like to join us for an extra special Sunday morning in the park – an opportunity to come together to walk 5K to help make our vision a reality! You can register as an individual or team. Registration is £5 per person to enter and children under 12 are free.

Visit www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk for more information or call 01959 570322 today!

BOOK A PROSECCO PARTY OR COFFEE MORNING NOW! We provide you with all the tools you need to host a successful party with minimum effort! Just let us know when you would like to have your party, invite all your family and friends and let us do the rest! It’s a simple, easy and cost-effective way to fundraise.

WE WILL SEND YOU A HOST PACK WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO HOST A FANTASTIC PARTY FOR YOU AND YOUR GUESTS YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE: • FREE COFFEE • FREE PROSECCO, Enough for all your guests!!

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All the money raised is donated direct to The Chartwell Cancer Trust or to The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust.

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CCT NEWS

SOPHIE’S WISH The Tylee family have recently returned from a five-day stay at ‘Sophie’s Wish’. Six-year old Jack, had been treated on the children’s Tiger Ward at the QE last year. He was extremely excited to be going on an adventure with mum and dad, his twin brother, Louis and big sister Erin.

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ack’s mum Sarah said: “Our holiday began as soon as we stepped on to the ferry. The children were so excited!

When we arrived at the holiday park, we all thought the ‘Sophie’ Wish’ Lodge was absolutely stunning, set in such beautiful surroundings on the holiday park. It was a real home from home.

“We definitely made use of all of the facilities at the holiday park during our stay. We visited the swimming pool every day. The children were constantly on the water flume. You could hear their screams of delight as they came down!

Every night we headed down to the entertainment complex to the children’s mini-disco. The children were always up dancing and even dragged us parents up too! (We pretended we had to be dragged but it was fun to join in the old classics like ‘Superman’ again!) We went to the beach, a short walk away from the Lodge. It was really picturesque and the children loved trying to skim stones in the sea!

It was very quiet down there and we felt like we had the whole beach to ourselves! We also had dinner in the lovely Nab Bar a couple of times. It was really tasty with a good family atmosphere.

“Although there is plenty to do at the park, we decided to head out and explore some of the Island. We drove to the Shanklin seafront where the children went on the rides, which was great fun. We also went to Shanklin itself and walked around the quaint shops and, of course, stopped for ice cream.

“One of the days was rainy, but that did not stop us. We decided to take a trip to the ‘Dinosaur Isle’ Museum in Sandown. The children are really into dinosaurs so this proved to be great day out for them. And we all know how much children love a gift shop!

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“On our last day, we took a trip to the ‘Blackgang Chine’ theme park, a fantasy land with different themes running throughout. The kids especially loved the Wild West Land.

“To finish off our stay, we returned to the holiday park to the disco and amusements!

“Sophie’s Wish Lodge is so so lovely. Sophie Powell, through her family, has left an amazing legacy, bringing families together for good times and making wonderful memories. Thank you so much for letting us have the opportunity to stay there. The children did not want to come home! We had a lovely time together as a family.”

To date Sophie’s legacy has raised £135,000 and thank you for your kind donations including: Co-op Falconwood Link Financial 1st Mayland Brownies Colchester

SOPHIE’S WISH A beautiful luxury lodge on the Isle of Wight where children affected by cancer can enjoy a complimentary holiday to have fun with their families and make memories.

Situated at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Bembridge, guests can enjoy a beautiful private sandy beach, indoor and outdoor pool, multi-sport court, adventure playground, crazy golf, indoor soft play, daytime activities, a bar, diner and evening entertainment.

3 bedrooms – spacious lounge dining area – fully fitted kitchen – central heating - family bathroom – decked patio area – DVDs and games To enquire for a complimentary stay at ‘Sophie’s Wish’, please contact your Lead Oncology Nurse or The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust on 01959 570322 Further information also available at: www.chartwellcancertrust/children’scancertrust/appeals/sophie’swish The Island is equipped to cater for neutropenic children

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A great day out for the whole family!

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Enjoy a relaxing drink and bite to eat in Blueberry Café. Try our delicious range of home-made cakes!

“Experience a wealth of wildlife on our six acre Nature trail”

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Our Environmental Centre has:

➢ A Rainwater Harvesting System ➢ A Biomass Boiler ➢ Straw Bale Walls ➢ A Kitchen Garden

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CCT NEWS

DINNER AT THE

The Palace of Westminster is one of the world’s most iconic buildings and the home of democracy. Wherever you are in the world, every time you switch on the television, you see the Palace of Westminster from the South Bank. Even from a distance you can see the magnificent terrace overlooking the river. If you happened to look at the terrace on Friday 26th April, you would have seen our guests enjoying pre-dinner drinks and the wonderful view of the river and London skyline, before moving into Dining Room A for a splendid evening of music and speeches from our very special guests.

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enior Trustee, Michael Douglas, welcomed everyone and introduced Lead Consultant Paediatric Oncologist Dr Soonie Patel and the Member of Parliament for Central Croydon, Sarah Jones. Michael then introduced Trustee Rachel Rogan who said Grace.

After dinner, Michael gave a brief history of the charity, and thanked so many of our guests for their support, mentioning those who always go the extra mile for us. He then introduced Rachel Rogan who gave us a progress report on the Lily Pad Campaign and a general invitation to the many events and functions we have in the months ahead.

After a lovely round of applause for Rachel, Michael introduced Dr Soonie Patel. Soonie explained her role in Croydon University Hospital and gave us details of the problems that her young patients are presented with, and the treatment plans they face on their journey to recovery.

Soonie spoke softly when describing some of the treatment that her young patients face, but not for long, because Soonie’s Mum, Mukta, who had accompanied her, promptly told her to speak up! We all found this amusing, as did Soonie, who reminded us that whoever you are, and wherever you go, Mum is still in charge! Soonie also told us that she was both surprised and delighted to be presented with a cheque for £100,000 before dinner by the Lily Pad Team: Rachel Rogan, Sara Borg, Jo Bennett and Lucy Bramley, the first instalment of our contribution to the New Integrated Paediatric Ward. Soonie received a warm round of applause and Michael thanked her for the amazing work that she does for our children.

Michael then introduced Lucy Bramley. Lucy introduced our guests to the charity’s No Isolation project and explained in detail the difference that these Robots are making to children undergoing treatment. Essentially the Robot takes the place of the child in the classroom. The child can access lessons from anywhere via a mobile phone or tablet meaning that they can keep up with their schoolwork and school friends throughout their treatment. Lucy was applauded and thanked for introducing us to No Isolation Robots. Michael informed us that we currently had 12 in use with another 12 required.

Michael then introduced Soprano Courtney Noakes.

Courtney entertained us with four songs from popular musicals and, as always, amazed us with her beautiful voice.

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Courtney was loudly applauded and Michael thanked her for donating her time, once again, to support our charity.

Michael introduced our final guest, The Right Honourable Sarah Jones MP. Sarah is the MP for Central Croydon and was also appointed Shadow Housing Minister, two days after being elected as Croydon’s first ever female MP. Sarah gave us a very interesting and humorous report on how the Government and opposition works, and how challenging everyday problems in Croydon are. She referred to the Brexit issue as ‘a bit of trouble upstairs’, which we all found amusing. She also mentioned that she was educated in Croydon, as was Soonie Patel, and how encouraging it was to know that both of them still worked there.

Sarah received a very warm round of applause. Michael thanked her for the effort she made to attend this evening, explaining that Sarah had been working in Birmingham until 5pm and still managed to get here on time!

Michael thanked Rachel, Lucy, Soonie, Courtney, and Sarah again and all of our guests for joining us and for their continued support. He told us that the Charity is still, and always will be, run on a shoestring and that every penny raised will be used with care. He then wished us all a safe journey home adding that he hoped to see us all again soon.

Dr Soonie Patal is presented with a cheque for £100,000 by the Lily Pad Team’s Rachel Rogan, Sara Borg, Jo Bennett and Lucy Bramley, for the New Integrated Paediatric Ward

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ince the last issue we are pleased to report that Gillian Loughlin, Nidina Sewduth, Suzanne Murphy, Gillian Archdeacon, Priyanka Sharma, Odette Gordon, Alis Ahmedona and Aimee Thacker have all now successfully jumped – only after about three or four rescheduled attempts for some! Sunny and blue skies all the way! We have just one left to go. Our youngest (16), Jayden Jarvis, is jumping this August! Good luck Jayden!

Fundraising has now collectively reached almost £19,000, an amazing achievement, well done to you all!

The next team skydive is taking place on Saturday 21st September, if you think you are brave enough.

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CROYDON UPDATE Falconwood Golf Day

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hank you to Lady Captain Kathryn Whitbread for nominating the Lily Pad Appeal as her charity for their Falconwood Charity Golf Day 2019. During the day’s fundraising efforts, a donation of £2,000 was received from a local independent charity. This donation was included in the Charity Day fundraising total announced on the day totalling £4,000.

Croydon Food Festival

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he Lily Pad team were kindly invited by the Co-op to take part in their stall outside their branch in South End, along with their other chosen charities, to raise awareness and funds for the Lily Pad Appeal at the Croydon Food and Music Festival on Tuesday 23rd June. Thank you to Gemma Lineker and her staff and helpers for arranging the stall, and for helping out all day. If you have a Co-op Membership card, you can log onto their website and choose The Chartwell Cancer Trust Lily Pad Appeal. Link https://coop.uk/312ZOnB

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e were delighted when Barclays Bank nominated The CCT’s Lily Pad Appeal as their chosen charity for their Barclays London 20km Walk on Wednesday 3rd July, with 130 employees taking part. The walkers set off from St Paul’s Cathedral, stopping for lunch at Dulwich Park, and continued on to finish at BoxPark in Croydon to celebrate.

The whole event was organised by valued supporter, Chris Head, Coverage Director, London SME Team, Barclays Bank. The week before, Chris ran 7 half marathon in 7 days! He was joined by friends, families and colleagues, with at least one person running with him each day to keep him going. Well done to Chris for such an amazing achievement, and to the Barclays walking team.

Together they raised over a gigantic £27,000 for the appeal.

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hank you to Oshwal Association of the UK for organising a South Indian Dinner Night on Saturday 18th May. The event raised an amazing £1500, the proceeds for the Lily Pad Appeal.

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o and Rachel from the Lily Pad team attended Coversure Croydon’s 12th Annual Golf Day at Addington Palace GC on Friday 31st May. They held a raffle and £5 from each golfer’s ticket was donated. All in all, over £1,000 was raised. Thank you so much to Coversure who continue to support the Lily Pad appeal.

LILY PAD APPEAL

Donations Thank you to:

Staff at Regus, Croydon Council and Interchange for arranging bucket collections at their offices.

‘Aston Villa Boys’ who kindly agreed to donate the contents of their ‘fines box’.

Oakwood School in Purley, Surrey for sponsoring the appeal during Lent, the appeal is close to their hearts as one of their pupils has been fighting cancer for four years.

Ibiyinka Macaulay Foundation Rotary Club of Croydon Jubilee Whitgift Care Residental Home - Coffee Morning Liberata – dress down day Baskar Sundarm Trekking Mt. Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal in April Croydon University Hospital - Foreign Coin Collection Day in July We are delighted that support from the Co-op’s members has been amazing to date! If you are a member and shop in the Co-op, 1% of what is spent on selected own-brand products is donated to us.

Over £2,600 has been raised! Thank you so much to everyone who has been shopping in the Co-op and supporting us since November last year! The Co-op Local Community Fund is due to end at the end of October so calling all Co-op shoppers and members, please visit https://membership.coop.co.uk/ causes/20705 The Chartwell Cancer Trust Lily Pad Chartwell Cancer Trust

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hank you so much to NatWest Croydon Commercial for completing a Marathon of Customers on Friday 14th June! Their commercial team in Croydon visited 26 customers from around the South East via walking, running, trains, trams and automobiles, celebrating their diverse customer base.

Due to the generosity of their customers, they raised almost a staggering £9,000 for the Lily Pad Appeal.

Senior Relationship Manager, Croydon Commercial, Debbie O’Connell, said: “It was a pleasure to support this fantastic charity which we will continue to do going forward, so that they can reach their fundraising target and complete the very worthwhile project.”

La Valigetta Group

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embers of the La Valigetta Group were delighted to support The CCT Lily Pad Appeal at the Old Coulsdon Village Fair on the 6th July. Ladies from the Group meet on a regular basis to make things to sell for charity.

They had a craft group stall at the event which raised £333 for the appeal. Thank you so much for your amazing efforts which is greatly appreciated.

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Paris Tandem

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hank you to Amanda and Alex Kalogroulis for taking part in a Tandem Bike Ride from London to Paris on 25th June. Rachel Rogan from The CCT Lily Pad team met Amanda at a CRX networking event and decided to raise money for the appeal.

Amanda said: “We arrived in Paris on 1st July, after 4 days and 192 miles. There were some very challenging moments but, overall, we did enjoy it and are so glad we did. We raised over £1,200 which worked out about £6 for each mile we cycled. There were times that this made a massive difference to us - most notably when we had a three mile nonstop uphill climb which took us an hour because it was so steep, so hot and so relentless, as well as being at the end of our third day. We were rewarded by a long downhill stretch afterwards and got up to 39 miles an hour!

“We have spent the last couple of days cycling round Paris and visiting the tourist attractions - much easier to do on a bike, we have found. When we were at the Eiffel Tower we asked someone to take a picture of us and we got chatting about what we were doing, and she very kindly donated £30!”

Their final stage is to drive back to Dieppe to catch the ferry across the Channel followed by a 50 cycle ride home which will bring them up to 300 miles in total. Well done Amanda and Alex, an incredible achievement.

‘Not Just Any Old Quiz Night’

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n a very sunny Thursday evening in May, 104 participants, making up 13 teams took part in The CCT Lily Pad’s ‘Not Just Any Old Quiz Night’ which was held at the Beefeater, Coombe Lodge in South Croydon.

There were thirteen teams of CCT Lily Pad Appeal supporters, local business owners and Croydon based businesses and community members including Utility Warehouse, Ladies Who Latte Networking Group, Sussex Innovation and 4N Networking Group.

The event was brilliantly compered by local entertainer Wayne Trice from ‘Magic in a Trice’, who kept the event lively and on track. There was live music provided by the wonderfully talented Audley Anderson and good food provided by Coombe Lodge as well as Prosecco for each team.

There was a lot of laughter, singing, frustration and a good dose of competitive spirit! For a long time, it looked as though the ‘Not Just Any Old Winning Team’ were going to run away with the title but after an amazing 10/10 flags round (the most difficult flags round ever so we were told), ‘Taking Care of Quiziness’ stole the winners title.

Everyone had a great time as well as raising almost £1700 for the Lily Pad Appeal. A special shout out to Armando and his team at Beefeater Coombe Lodge for working so hard to make sure the event was a great success.

Thank you to all our Lily Pad Supporters and team members involved in making it such a special and successful evening.

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hank you to Natterbox for choosing to support the Lily Pad Appeal at their 2019 Summer Experience in July. We joined them on Thursday 4th July, which was a very super sunny day indeed!

Natterbox staff, customers and the Lily Pad team were invited to try a range of exhilarating activities: microlites, aeroplanes, paragliding, water zorbing, helicopters, hang gliding, quad bikes, and ‘banging choons’ (loud music to most of our readers!). There was also an auction in the afternoon, and together with donations, the event raised a brilliant £8,500.

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How a business consultant is WORKING FOR GOOD! FUNdraising magazine talks to Lee Lam of Lee Lam Consultancy Ltd about how and why she donates to charity through her business. Report by Barbara Field-Holmes

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ee Lam’s beaming, warm smile puts you at ease as soon as she meets you and is soon chatting about her work and telling me all about giving to charity. She says: “When I tell people that I give to charity through my business, I am confirming to them that my business is here to benefit all of society, which is really the purpose of every business – if you think about it! I am able to improve my own reputation and people want to work with me because they know in a way they are giving back as well.”

Lee describes herself as a ‘disruptor consultant’, so I asked what exactly that meant?

“I work with individuals and companies to drastically rethink their ‘status quo’ and to get their actions more in line with their desired outcomes,” she explains.

A key question asked on the Lee Lam website is, “Are your blind spots disrupting your potential?” Lee explains further: “There are always blind spots – characteristics of you and your organisation that you don’t have visibility of but you know could cause you problems. Some of them are harmless and low risk; others can cause significant damage if left unchecked.”

Lee Lam Consultancy offers a range of services and packages tailored for businesses (including start ups) or for individuals.

She adds: “I believe that the status quo should be constantly challenged and validated, because I believe you can always be better. I want you to understand the power of confusion, of taking what you know and turning it on its head. Not by thinking out of the box, but ignoring the box completely!”

Lee’s career began and developed in technology within financial services, where after 23 years she reached COO and Chief of Staff level positions. During that time, she also ran a coaching consultancy for 14 years, doing both business consultancy and personal coaching. She says: “I enjoy the mix of corporate acumen and emotional intelligence to carry on both the career and business and I believe it is the combination of both that makes me a formidable asset!

“I have something of a complicated career path, with one constant,” continues Lee. “I always strove to get to positions where I could challenge current ways of thinking and create something better. This didn’t always make me popular, but my tenacity meant I implemented multiple ideas that I was told wouldn’t or couldn’t work. I found that the main reason for the lack of optimism was because it involved getting the people in the organisation enthusiastic and that felt too complex – whereas for me, that was the exciting part.

“I am different because of how I do my work, not what I do,” she emphasises. It’s certainly worth looking at the Lee Lam website to find out more about how Lee works and how she could benefit your company or you as an individual.

So what inspired Lee to join Work for Good and start donating to charities?

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“I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2016 and had to have surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy as part of my treatment plan. Staff in the Chartwell Cancer Unit, Princess Royal University Hospital, Kent, looked after me for the following nine months. During that time, the team there was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable and patient (I like asking lots of questions and thankfully, they never minded answering them!), and I saw a perfect example of people doing work that had real meaning for them, and had a real purpose.

“This had a huge impact on the way I viewed my work and made me want to do business my way, because when you work with passion and purpose, you achieve so much more.

I was also aware that many of the little details that made my treatment time so bearable – extra breast cancer nurses, new furniture, chairs and equipment for the chemotherapy ward – were paid for by The Chartwell Cancer Trust. When I joined Work for Good, I knew that I wanted to keep supporting the unit by supporting this charity, and in my own little way, give back to the men and women who looked after me through a very stressful time.”

In 2018 Lee pledged to give 10% of every invoice she raised between March and December to The Chartwell Cancer Trust – “the charity that supported me during my cancer treatment”.

Lee raised over £1,000 for The CCT. She also organised an event where the ticket price was offered back to the charity of their choice, allowing her to not only give back but also to let more people know of the Work for Good organisation.

Lee Lam is continuing to give throughout 2019. She says: “I really want to continue with the percentage donation pledge from last year, but I also feel that there is an opportunity to attach it to events and launches I do as part of my business, where it can gain more exposure and highlight this important work even more.”

Work for Good is the brainchild of Rupert Pick, who was inspired to give back to the amazing hospital staff who cared for his daughter Ottie.

Ottie was born 10 weeks premature, weighing less than 3lbs and with two rare genetic conditions that affect both her bones and her heart. When Rupert decided to donate the fees from his next workshop to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, it made him wonder about all the wonderful things that could happen if only more businesses chose to give through their work.

Work for Good’s member charities range from small local charities, such as The Chartwell Cancer Trust, to national and international organisations. All UK registered charities are welcome. For more information visit https://workforgood. co.uk/faqs/ For more details about Lee Lam Consultancy Ltd, please visit https:// www.leelam.co.uk/

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n Sunday 28th April, the Childhood Cancer Support Group held their first swimming pool party at Darrick Wood Swimming Pool.

It was the first time the Group had attended this type of party. It is so important for our oncology children to be in a safe, neutropenic environment, in particular, those having to use portocaths.

But, with the amazing support of the Mytime team, in particular, Simon, George, Charles and Joe, we are delighted to report that it was a fantastic success. Everyone had a brilliant time splashing around and playing on the inflatables in the pool to very loud music! Even the adults enjoyed themselves after being dragged into the pool by the children. It was also great to be able to relax together afterwards in the party room and enjoy some snacks and party games. All of the children were given an Easter Egg to take home, kindly donated by the Direct Line Group, Bromley. Thank you to Mytime who really went above and beyond to make it such a special and memorable day for everyone.

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A very big thank-you to the amazing Mytime team at The Walnuts, especially, Shannon and Ellie who were great hosts and joined in with the games, including a massive game of hide and seek using the whole apparatus, which everyone loved, including some of the parents. Happy 4th Birthday to Kanza, who spent her special day with us and also shared her beautiful birthday cake with the Group

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The London Welsh Male Voice Choir In Concert

Musical Director: Dr. Edward-Rhys Harry Accompanist: Annabel Thwaite With Guest “Local Artists”

7.00 p.m. Saturday 21st September 2019 Bromley Parish Church, St. Peter and St. Paul Church Road, Bromley BR2 0EG

Tickets £20 including interval refreshment & programme.

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n Saturday 1st June, our Childhood Cancer Support Group were excited to welcome back party entertainer, Karen aka Krazy K, a firm favourite among the children to Crofton Halls in Orpington. The Group had so much fun playing cool party games, dancing and singing, racing around and generally just letting off steam. The children also enjoyed dressing up in the fancy dress costumes Karen provided and the fabulous face painting! Thank you to hosts Mytime for a wonderful afternoon and for all the delicious party food that was especially delivered for the Group from another site.

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he Tiger Easter Party was another successful event, very kindly supported by the Holiday Inn in Bexley.

The staff at the Holiday Inn had very beautifully decorated the hall with balloons, flowers, chicks and rabbits. Captain Fantastic were our entertainers for the afternoon, with games, dancing, singing contests and a talent show. The children were all stars with their own debuts of a magic show, singing, dancing performances and karate chops!

Parents and staff also gave their rendition of ‘We Will Rock You!’ The Holiday Inn put on a fantastic feast of food in the interval for the children to refuel before another session of dancing and singing. The party ended with some balloon modelling and all the children went home with an Easter Egg in hand!

The children all love these parties so much that we are all now on countdown to Halloween!

There are currently four Chartwell Cancer Trust Childhood Cancer Support Groups.

The Tiger Ward Childhood Cancer Support Group for oncology children being treated in the Tiger Ward, Queen Elizabeth Hospital up until six months’ post treatment.

The Bromley Childhood Cancer Support Group – for children receiving oncology treatment and post treatment who reside in Bromley and the local surrounding areas.

The Frog Childhood Cancer Support Group – for children receiving oncology treatment for up to six months’ post treatment, Croydon University Hospital.

The King’s Childhood Cancer Support Group – for children receiving oncology treatment at King’s College Hospital and post treatment.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN ONE OF OUR GROUPS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE CHARTWELL CHILDREN’S CANCER TRUST ON

01959 570322 *The groups have their own Facebook pages where members can find further information on group activities and future meet-ups.

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AMAZING SUPPORT FROM CO-OP MEMBERS

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e are delighted that support from Co-op members has been amazing to date! If you are a member and shop in the Coop, 1% of what is spent on selected own-brand products is donated to us. So far, over £2,600 has been raised! Thank you so much to everyone who has been shopping in the Co-op and supporting us since November last year! The Co-op Local Community Fund is due to end at the end of October so calling all Co-op shoppers and members, please visit www. membership.coop. co.uk/causes/2241

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Call Michelle Simpson 07785 281119 General enquiries to 01959 570322

THE REWARD BOX BY HEALTH PLAY SPECIALIST, CAROL SULLIVANWALLACE, SAFARI/TIGER WARD, QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL

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ll of our patients, big and small, go through many challenges during their treatment and one of the most noticeable for us on the ward is how they learn to cope with having their ports accessed. This can sometimes be painful and often, for the first few months, can cause anxiety and sadness. We try and gain our children and young people’s trust by explaining why they are having a procedure and how we can make it as pain free as possible. We then recognise their compliance with a bravery gift. Our days can vary hugely and we might have as many as five patients in one day, so you can imagine that the bravery box can soon become either depleted, The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust is raising or have many funds through the AmazonSmile fundraising scheme. gifts for five year The scheme, operated by Amazon, allows you to olds but nothing purchase the same selection of products. Through for a teenager.

AmazonSmile, 0.5% of the purchases are donated We rely mostly to charity. on donations and look for mainly small but fun gifts. Last Simply log into www.smileamazon.co.uk with your year fidget spinners were really in demand. This year we existing Amazon account to sign up and select have been lucky enough to have some lego sets but we The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust as your are always looking for new ideas as well as donations. supported charity. You can do all your shopping If you would like to donate some new through AmazonSmile. All donations will be sent to us fabulous reward gifts, contact the ward automatically. At the moment there is no AmazonSmile to discuss the best gifts or contact App but you can still shop by phone by creating a The CCCT office on 01959 570322. short cut to the website.

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CCCT UPDATE

THE CHARTWELL CHILDREN’S CANCER TRUST

T FUN RAISING FOR CHILDREN

hank you to Bromley shoppers and The Glades for supporting The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust at the ‘One Great Day’ in The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley. Over 200 shopping centres took part in this UK-wide event on Saturday 15th June.

There was plenty of family fun to be had at the ‘Festival of Colour’ themed event which included a giant colouring wall, ‘spin & win’ wheel, face painting and arts and crafts where shoppers kindly made donations split

between The CCCT and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

Mark Haynes, Director of The Glades said: “One Day Great has been another excellent fundraiser and we are so pleased with the brilliant turnout and money collected. The boundless generosity the people of Bromley have is something that never fails to move us, and we are incredibly proud to be part of a town that does all it can to bring some joy to those experiencing challenging situations.”

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he food programme, organised by supporters VINCI FM and The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust on Wednesday mornings at the QE is buzzing with customers!

You can pick up fresh food, tinned items, toiletries and much more, in exchange for donations to the charity. Not only raising funds to support cancer patients but helping the local community!

n Friday 17th May, QEH VINCI FM & VINCI BSS collaborated with The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust (The CCT) and participated in a joint charity 5K walk. Although the day was a bit cold and breezy, you can see from the pictures that everyone had a great time with music playing and smiles all round. Another walk is planned in the future. If you would like to join them, please contact Paulette.West@vincifacilities.com

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CHARITY PLACES AVAILABLE FOR 2019 Looking for a thrill-seeking experience? Sign up to one of our sponsored events today!

A fun and exciting way to raise money for a good cause!

Support local cancer and leukaemia services and make a difference to cancer care

DRAGON BOAT RACE

SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER JOIN OUR CREW IN EUROPE’S LARGEST DRAGON BOAT RACE. A FAST AND FURIOUS 250 METRE COURSE OVER BEWL WATER. PADDLE POWER AND A GOOD SENSE OF FUN REQUIRED PLUS A FEW SPLASHES! INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM PLACES AVAILABLE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST. DATES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Call: 01959 570322

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CCCT UPDATE

The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust Supporting oncology children and families in your area Toni & Guy Ward – King’s College Hospital – We are working with the medical team to help enhance and upgrade the Ward including the refurbishment of the cubicles. We have put in a coffee machine for the medical staff, and we replenish the neutropenic cupboard with books, games and toys when it is needed.

Frog/Lily Pad Appeal – Croydon University Hospital – We support the oncology medical team by providing medical equipment, nurse training, taxis for patients and top up the treasure chest with toys on a regular basis. We are raising £750,000 to create a stateof-the-art Children’s Oncology Unit, Part of the New Integrated Village at Croydon University Hospital.

And there is more…

• We are also improving the education of our children by equipping schools with ‘No Isolation’ Robots, giving seriously ill children,

live, interactive connections to their classroom, teachers and peers.

• We have a lovely holiday home for oncology families on the Isle of Wight equipped to cater for neutropenic children. On the island, there is a Paediatric Oncology Unit so that oncology families can spend family time away safe in the knowledge that it is close by.

We rely on our supporters to help make all of this happen through donations and fundraising events.

How you can help: Be a patron / Make a Donation / Join one of our events / Nominate us as your chosen charity / Host an Early Warning Coffee Morning or Prosecco Soirée / Attend one of our charity gala evenings / dinners / theatre nights.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO CANCER CARE DONATE TODAY www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk

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or over 13 years, The Chartwell Cancer Trust has been supporting local cancer and leukaemia services to improve cancer care for children and adults. Through our fundraising, we provide a range of support services for capital projects, equipment, training and additional medical staff. Our support enables ongoing enhancements to facilities and equipment and the life-line of Patient and Family Support Groups and financial assistance packages.

We are committed to raising funds for our local Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Units (POSCU).

We also fund four childhood cancer support groups offering valuable support to oncology children and their families.

Tiger Ward – Queen Elizabeth Hospital – We have helped to fund a new kitchen, sensory equipment and a magic floor, a Health Care Assistant and specialist medical equipment including custom built blood pressure machines. We have put in a coffee machine on the Ward and we top up the children’s treasure chest on a regular basis.

I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE CHARTWELL CHILDREN’S CANCER TRUST Your details:

Name: ..................................................................................................................

Address: .............................................................................................................. ............................................................................. Post code: .............................

Tel: ................................... Email: ........................................................................

Your bank details:

I would like to make a single/regular* donation of £ .............. (please circle*), commencing immediately to The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust.

My bank details are: Bank Name: ............................................................................................................

Account No: .............................................. Sort Code:

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I enclose a cheque for £ ............... payable to The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust.

I would like my money to go to: (please state which children’s ward or support group):

OR

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Gift Aid Declaration: I am a UK Taxpayer and am happy for you to claim Gift Aid on my donation ☐ (this adds an additional 25% to my donation at NO extra cost to you)

I am happy to receive emails from the Charity ☐ I am happy for you to add my details to the Charity database ☐ (for administrative purposes)

I would like to receive a copy of your FREE quarterly C & K Magazine ☐

The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust, Barclays Bank, Bromley Branch (You can cancel your standing order at any time you wish – there are no fixed tie-ins.)

Sort Code: 20-12-26, Account No.: 13631710 Signature: .......................................................................... Date: ..................................................

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO CANCER CARE

Our support for Children’s services continues to expand. To reflect this expansion of our activities the children’s arm of The CCT will now be known as The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust.

What we do...

Through our fundraising, we provide a range of support services for children and their families, raising funds for capital projects, equipment, training and additional medical staff in our local areas, and funding local childhood cancer support groups in Bromley, Croydon and South London.

Every donation we receive gets seriously ill children being treated in all of our hospitals closer to the facilities they deserve.

Why...

How...

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Our ambition is to provide the same level of support for our children that is found in the large London hospitals.

We rely solely on donations from supporters, patrons, sponsors and fundraisers.

Make a one-off or regular donations • Take part in a fundraising challenge • Attend or sponsor one of our events Organise your own fundraiser Nominate us as your charity of the year

Partner with us Host an event

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS We are urgently seeking volunteers to spare some time to help us in all areas. If you would like to be a volunteer, please contact us for more details.

Contact: 01959 570322 Email info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk Visit: www.chartwellchildrenscancer.co.uk

The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust, Room 3, Aileen McHugo Building Westmore Green, Tatsfield, Kent TN16 2AG

“Supporting oncology wards in hospitals throughout our area.”

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Another outstanding fundraising effort FOR POSH BINGO Thank you to the amazing Posh Bingo team for another outstanding fundraising effort.

Inspired by a group of local mums, Posh Bingo is now in its 3rd year and has become an annual fundraising tradition, raising thousands for The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust.

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osh Bingo once again jumped and jived (35-ed) its way into the Highfield Infants’ School hall to raise thousands of pounds for The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust. Everything about the fun-filled evening, held on Friday May 17 (dancing queen), was tickety boo (62).

Amongst the laughter, lines of bingo games, bottles of bubbly, live auction and raffle, nearly £9,000 was raised.

And thanks to additional donations to the Posh Bingo team following May’s event, a total of more than £12,000 has been raised for the charity.

This year’s Posh Bingo was Lucky Number 3 – the third, consecutive, Posh Bingo night to have been held at Highfield. Prior to bingo balls bouncing into this Shortlandsbased school, two swishing evenings – stylish, sustainable clothes swaps – were also held here. This means that, over the past five years, the Highfield community has raised more than £40,000 for Chartwell.

This means a great deal to the school because, over the past few years, it has provided invaluable support to two Highfield families. Five years ago, Beau Apsley was diagnosed with leukaemia. Her mother, Larissa, and a group of local mums, were inspired to raise funds for Chartwell and began what has now become an annual fundraising tradition.

Previous years have seen the Highfield community raise funds to support essential nurse staffing, observation and breathing machines, and a new kitchen for Tiger Ward.

This year, the monies raised will go towards the purchase of a No Isolation Robot.

Larissa said: “The Posh Bingo team would like to thank all those who helped make our event such an enormous success. This includes everyone who attended our funfilled evening and/or bought raffle tickets and auction prizes. It also incorporates the many businesses who kindly helped fund the event’s refreshments and donated

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to our raffle and auction. Our fundraising efforts would not be possible without your kindness and generosity.

“We think you will all agree that £12,000+ is a staggering sum that will be greatly appreciated – not less because some of it will be invested in an No Isolation robot enabling children who are too sick to attend school to continue their education.

“Thank you for your kindness - it’s these moments which bring us together as a community and show how much we care about our local children who are fighting cancer.”

This year’s Posh Bingo event was made possible thanks to donations from many local and UK-wide businesses including: Keith Catchpole, Argos, Bunka, BlackRock, Breeze Yoga, Bromley Football Club, Chapter One, Cleverbox, Carluccio’s, Giraffe, InterTalent, Mytime Active, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Nuffield Health Fitness Wellbeing & Gym, Primo Caffé, Percy & Reed, Sainsbury’s, South of the River, Tesco, The Manor at Bickley, Tibbs Military Fit, Toni & Guy, Whistles, Vue (Bromley), Cook, Coughlans’s Bakery, Harper’s, Hobbs, My Place, Muscari White’s Floris, Paperchase and Waitrose.

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CCCT ETHAN’S JOKES

Welcome to Ethan’s jokes page...

Send Ethan your favourite joke and we will put it in our next issue.

You may also include a photo of yourself if you want to.

Ethan Douglas-Johnson, Children’s Joke Editor.

You won’t hear from me for a while, I’m being invest igated for steali ng swimm ing pool inflata bles...

I gotta lilo.

I’ve jus t bee n pre scr ibe d ant i-gl oat ing cre am .

I can’t wa it to rub it in.

The last thing I remem ber, I was hangi ng a black out curta in.

I have a mat hem atic ian frie nd with a fear of nega tive num bers . She’ll stop at noth ing to avoid them .

There’s a nudist convention in our village hall tomorrow night.... I might go if I’ve got nothing on.

It’s strange that every psychic I visit is either angry or sad. I’d just like to find a happy medium .

I’ve been colle cting Oste opat hy Mon thly mag azine for 20 years.

I have a lot of back issue s.

I’ve had to quit my job at the cat she lter. I had no cho ice, the y reduce d meo wers!

I got an ema il on how to read map s back wards, it was just spam .

Electric cars.... have their positives and negatives

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What’s most dangerous about swimming pools?

Depends...

Last nigh t I dreamt I wro te Lord of the Ring s. I thin k I was Tolk ien in my slee p.

My frie nd’s been caught with stolen good s from IKEA .

He migh t be ok thou gh, the polic e are hav ing trou ble asse mbli ng the evidence .

If you don’t know what a hum an clon ing machine does, it mak es t wo of us.

Double negati ves: Are they really a comple te no-no?

Hand s up if you are scared of armed robb ers.

It’s funny how life turns out. I wanted to be a Gregorian monk.

But I never got the chants.

Today at the bank a lady asked me to check her balance so I pushed her over.

An Austra lian Adviso ry was quickly releas ed to say no one is to play drums in the outbac k. Best not to beat about the bush.

I couldn’t afford a hot air balloo n due to inflatio n. So I tried to invent a cold air balloo n. But it didn’t really take off.

I bur nt my Hawaiia n piz za tod ay.

I sho uld have coo ked it on aloh a tem peratu re!

My wife cried at the petrol stat ion today....

Don’t know why, she just started filling up.

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I could tell it was a Mon opol y board from the word Go.

A sweater I bought was picking up static electr icity so I took it back to the store.

They gave me anoth er one free of charge .

Wen t to the builders merc han ts and orde red 15 thou sand brick s. The guy said : “Wh at you build ing mat e?”

I said : “A Barb eque .”

He said : “Wh y so man y brick s?” I said : “I live on the 15th floor of a bloc k of flats .”

The shovel ... That was a ground breaki ng invent ion!

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CCCT UPDATE

KING’S UPDATE O

n Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June, The Chartwell Cancer Trust in collaboration with the House of Hygge Café, and Quirky Pop up in Acre Lane, Brixton held a Summer Street Fair to celebrate Windrush Day. It was a fantastic weekend full of bric-a-brac and handicraft stalls outside for the local community to browse and purchase from.

There was plenty of entertainment for our young visitors including a children’s entertainer, face painting and games.

There was also a raffle. Thank you to everyone who dropped by to show their support.

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lay Specialist, Simii Dhupar, is delighted with the new Hurricane tube especially for the Toni & Guy Ward. The tube creates a sensory zone and a calming atmosphere for patients of any age and can be moved easily between the playroom and cubicles whenever it is needed. Simii said: “Thank you so much for providing us with a Hurricane tube.

It is so very beneficial and helps to calm the children down, when they are having to go through sometimes incredibly traumatic admissions and procedures.”

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CCCT UPDATE

TONI & GUY WARD CUBICLES REFURB

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e are very pleased to report, that after a year of planning, the refurbishment of the Toni & Guy Ward cubicles and playroom has commenced.

This has been inspired by Charley Scott, who spent many days and nights on the ward, when her daughter was receiving treatment. At that time, Charley thought that all of the 11 existing rooms were bland, featureless, cold and unwelcoming. She decided that they needed brightening up to create a colourful, spacious and much warmer atmosphere.

After careful, planning and design, each room will be brightly painted in especially colour matched paint, donated by Dulux.

One wall in each room will be decorated in mural wall paper, the fantastic designs chosen by the children and teenagers from the ward, donated by Mural Wallpapers. There is a dedicated team of decorators ‘800 Group’, who are coming in across several weekends to carry out the work to ensure there is as minimum disruption as possible. So far, five cubicles and the playroom has been completed. New TV’s, white boards, picture frames and sensory ceiling panels are next on the agenda for each cubicle and an interactive magic gaming floor for the playroom.

Thank you so much to Charley, Herne Hill School and Kingfishers Charity, for raising the funds to make this happen and 800 group for their excellent decorating skills to bring the dream to a reality. The children’s visits to the ward are so much brighter.

Newly painted playroom in lovely bright Dulux colours

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The amazing ‘800 Group’ decorators with the Scott family

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Mistletoe Ball Friday 29 th November Hilton Hotel, Waddon Way, Croydon, CR9 4HH

From 7.30pm until 1am

Tickets £65

Includes a three course festive meal and a half bottle of wine

Raffle & Silent Auction Dress Code: Black Tie CARRIAGES AT 1AM

In aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust Lily Pad Appeal Fundraising for the refurbishment of the New Children’s Oncology Dept, Croydon University Hospital For more information contact Rachel Rogan E: rachel@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk M: 07714 507605 www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk

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CCCT UPDATE

‘JUMPING UP AND DOWN IN On Sunday 9th June, a team of 40 took part in the 5k Mud Monsters Obstacle Course. Four-year old, Jess Scott, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma two and a half years ago and is currently being treated on Toni & Guy Ward, King’s College Hospital. Jess’s mum, Charley Scott, organised the event to help raise money in aid of The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust reports….

“YEP! IT’S TRUE! Two weeks ago, forty of us ran 5k through deep puddles of mud, horse manure and much much more at the Mud Monsters Obstacle Course to raise money for The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust.

“Our four-year old daughter, Jess, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma two and a half years ago. Last summer, we had the most incredible day arranged by The CCCT with fly2help. It was the first time we felt like we were doing something fun and interesting as a family, rather than the everyday avoidance of public places in case Jess picked up some bug or other and needed to go into hospital. We had such a magical time. There and then we decided we wanted to support families like us.

“And so we chose a sponsored Mud Monsters day. It began with 20 eager children taking part in the 2/3km obstacle course. They absolutely loved climbing the nets, jumping in the muddy ditches and clambering down the muddy banks into extremely muddy streams. They finished the course very pleased with themselves and very deserving of their medals.

“Then it was the turn of us adults! 20 of us, including, The Chartwell Cancer Trust’s, Michelle Simpson, began a

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huge endurance test. There were 10ft sheer walls to clamber up, tyre walls, mud pools up to our chests to walk through, flooded muddy concrete pipes to scramble though, and, let your imagination go wild, many more muddy moments! Safe to say, our white ‘Team Scott’ T-shirts were not so white by the end. And the mud absolutely stank! When flies are chasing you, it can’t be a good sign! We were advised to keep our mouths shut!

“It was a huge challenge.

It took us two and a half hours to complete the 5k course, with approx.

40+ obstacles along the route. It was tough, but nothing compared to the journey children living with cancer go through.

Watching Jess go through so much on her journey, kept us all going till the bitter end. We laughed the whole way and the team work was phenomenal - and that is what it’s all about when your child or someone you know has cancer

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MUDDY… MANURE!’ - teamwork. We could not have got through these last few years without the support of our family, friends and charities like The CCCT along the way.

Thank you to The CCCT for being so

truly brilliant. We are extremely proud to have raised over £5k. We know it will go towards putting smiles on the faces of these incredible brave and courageous children.”

10K RUN

NEW FOOD AT CHARITY SHOP

On Sunday 21st July, our team of 10k runners took to the streets of London! Congratulations to all of them for all making it past the finish line. It was a wonderful sunny morning and we were proud to have been there to see them fly past Trafalgar Square!

Sponsor money is still rolling in and we will report on how the day and fundraising went in the next issue.

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he CCT’s charity shop on Acre Lane has introduced a new food scheme where you can pick up fresh food, tinned items, toiletries and much more, in exchange for donations to the charity. Not only raising funds to support cancer patients but helping the local community! Pop down anytime Monday to Saturday - new delivery every Thursday.

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CCT SUPPORTERS’ UPDATE HALSTEAD OPEN GARDENS 2019

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gardens, the Church, the school, various refreshment locations, an art and crafts sale and exhibition, classic car display and sale of plants were available to visitors on Sunday 9th June at Halstead Open Gardens.

Some gardeners recorded over 350 visitors and a lot of tea, coffee and cake was consumed throughout the day. The sporty scarecrows were amazing! There was a gymnast, swimmer, shot putter, horse rider, croquet players, cyclists, footballers and rugby players dotted around the village for people to spot. It’s incredible what can be created with some straw, broom handles and a little imagination!

Thank you to sponsors The Rose & Crown, Cock Inn and Chamber Furniture, and to everyone who donated raffle prizes, sold tickets, delivered flyers and advertised the event. Thank you also to Halstead Village for sharing their gardens with visitors, and to the many volunteers who gave up their time to make sure everyone could park, eat and explore the village for a day!

An Afternoon Tea was held on 15th June to thank everyone involved and to share the good news that £1400 was raised for The Chartwell Cancer Trust, one of the three chosen charities. Thank you so much to the Halstead Open Committee for nominating The CCT, such an amazing effort from you all.

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CHARITY POP-UP SHOP ACRE LANE, BRIXTON Raising funds for The Chartwell Cancer Trust and King’s College Hospital Selling a range of high quality furniture items; pictures & paintings; books & toys; crockery & objets d’art; clothes, shoes & accessories.

Wanted... high quality furniture, goods and items.

Try our fantastic coffee next door at the House of Hygge Coffee Shop or visit our Yoga Studio.

WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP OUT IN THE CHARITY SHOP AND THE HOUSE OF HYGGE. Call 01959 570322 or pop in for details.

Open: Mon - Sat: 11am - 7pm 41-43 Acre Lane, London SW2 5TN Tel: 0203 302 3070

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO CANCER CARE The Chartwell Cancer Trust Email: info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk

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aura, is a full time mum of two boys and is a fully qualified professional makeup artist. She volunteers her time to help women fighting cancer to advise on products, textures and application techniques that works best for them. She works and live locally and is able to come to your home.

Laura said: “I don’t want any payment, only a cup of tea (or I can bring my own!)”.

If you would like to contact Laura to arrange an appointment or talk about what she does in more detail email: lauragreenwoodmakeup@outlook.com

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CCT SUPPORTERS’ UPDATE LAPTOP AND LIPSTICKS

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e are delighted to announce that CCT supporters Laptops and Lipstick have nominated The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Charity as their chosen charity of the coming year, having supported The Chartwell Cancer Trust over the past two years, raising £4,500. Charlie Chartwell even paid them a surprise visit to thank them in person at a recent Laptops meeting. CCT’s Michelle Simpson secretly changed into the Charlie Chartwell mascot to carry out her 60 second pitch. This went down a real storm and Michelle very deservedly won the award for the best 60 seconds speech, and for the most laughs! At the meeting, Michelle also thanked Alex and Lindie for taking part in The CCT’s charity O2 climb in May and to everyone who sponsored and came along to support them on the day. The Group are also returning to the CCT’s Dragon Boat Event in September to kick-start their new year of fundraising, and to challenge their best race heat time!

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he Laptops and Lipstick Summer Drinks took place on the 3rd July at Langley Park Golf Club. It was a beautiful evening, perfect for Pimms on the terrace and for taking in the stunning scenery. CCT’s Michelle Simpson also demonstrated the AV1 No Isolation Robot to guests as they are fundraising for a robot next year.

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hank you to Tina and the O’Neill’s Bromley team for their continued support over the past year. They held a variety of fundraisers including a very brave Caitlin Burns wing-walking, bucket collections during the world cup games and a really fun ‘Tiki Night’ last Summer. They also very kindly hosted a Christmas party for CCT staff and volunteers in December.

CCT’s Michelle Simpson was delighted to be presented with a cheque for £1600.

More recently O’Neill’s donated the Prosecco for the CCT’s VIP event at Biggin Hill Festival of Flight this August.

We look forward to seeing what else they have up their sleeve over the coming months!

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JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS’ CLUB

BROMLEY LITTLE THEATRE

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hankfully, the sun shone brightly on the Kent Region Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club’s annual Summer Garden Party, hosted by JEC members Geoff and Lesley Waterman in their infamous party barn. But with live music and an outdoor BBQ for over 200 people, it was lucky we had pre-ordered the weather.

The excellent catering was supplied by Fayre Do’s and the music by 2 bands and a duo. Funny how many people did not realise they like Reggae and Ska! ‘FUNdraising’ was exactly the theme of the day as the JEC club members were joined by several others, young and old, who came to support this event - thank you to all for raising £5,500. Thank you to everyone who attended and to the JEC for their continued support

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hank you to the Bromley Little Theatre for allowing us to attend the charity preview production of ‘Loot’ in May. Our guests and the Chartwell Team had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and found the play extremely entertaining, whilst raising funds at the same time!

THE CHARTWELL CANCER TRUST

Fundraising £350k for the refurbishment and upgrade of the New Endoscopy Cancer Unit at The Princess Royal University Hospital There are around 10,000 endoscopic procedures a year, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. With the increase in demand for these services, the Unit is required to meet national standards but is unable to do so. The new upgrade will ensure and maintain the Unit‛s vital role in providing diagnostic tests to diagnose Gastrointestinal, Bowel, Lung and Pancreatic cancers.

WAYS TO HELP Make a single or regular donation to The Chartwell Cancer Trust 

Enter one or more of our fundraising events

Skydives / Wing-walking / 10k run / 5k Sponsored Walk / Dragon Boat Race

Sponsor / Organise an event(s) Nominate The Chartwell Cancer Trust as your chosen charity Host an Early Warning Coffee Morning or Prosecco Soiree FREE Coffee or Prosecco supplied and FREE Early Warning Books for guests

Attend one of our charity gala evenings / dinners / theatre nights

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO CANCER CARE

CONTACT 01959 570322 EMAIL info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk The Chartwell Cancer Trust, Room 1, Aileen McHugo Building, Westmore Green, Tatsfield, Kent TN16 2AG Registered Charity No: 1109784

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CCT SUPPORTERS’ UPDATE VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

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ongratulations to supporters Valley Primary School for their amazing efforts in reaching the target for their Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt, by making in excess of 36,000 Pom Poms! The official count, by Guinness World Record officials and Adjudicator, along with a film crew, took place on Friday 5th July. When we went to press we were still waiting to hear if the record had officially been broken.

Due to the sheer volume of Pom Poms, a bigger space was needed for the official count. This took place in the Sports Hall of Langley Boys School. This was a very long and painstaking process as the Pom Poms had to be laid out in one long continuous line, each touching each other with no gaps. The Pom Poms were counted twice under the supervision of the Adjudicator with several cameras filming the evidence. Some of the children were filmed, sharing their experiences and even got a sneaky peek of the new GWR 2020 book! CCT’s Michelle Simpson was also interviewed, which was a fantastic opportunity to explain how the charity got involved with this exciting project and

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the chance to demonstrate the AV1 ‘No Isolation robot’ that the school is raising funds for.

Charlotte English from Valley Primary School said: “Everyone did an awesome job and we certainly worked hard enough to smash the record, so fingers crossed.

Thanks a million to everyone who helped out. It was a very long day but hopefully our efforts will be rewarded, it was a fantastic community event and hopefully achievement!”

Valley Primary School are now patiently waiting to hear from GWR for official confirmation that they have indeed broken the Pom Pom record!

Well done for getting this far and we have everything crossed that the record is awarded to you. Thank you to everyone who made the Pom Poms over the past year, especially CCT supporter, Barbara Cole, who made over a staggering 3,000 Pom Poms!

Statistics from the 2019 Book of Guinness World Records 38,205 applications were made for record attempts last year. This is more than 100 a day. Only 3,178 (8%) of these were approved. Only 0.0054% of the World’s population have the right to display a Guinness World Record Certificate on their wall and a very small number of these are recorded in the Guinness World Records Book.

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HEALTHCARE ADVICE

Hairy cell leukaemia

Hairy cell leukaemia is one of the most rare types of leukaemia, which is cancer of the white blood cells.

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airy cell leukaemia gets its name from the fine, hair-like strands around the outside of the cancerous cells, which are visible under a microscope. It’s not known what causes hairy cell leukaemia. The condition most commonly affects people aged 40-60 and is more common in men than women.

If you have hairy cell leukaemia, it’s likely your red blood cell and platelet counts will be low. A bone marrow sample may also be taken, which gives the haematologist more detailed information about your condition. You may also need an ultrasound scan or a computerised tomography (CT) scan to examine your spleen.

Signs and symptoms

Treatment

The symptoms of hairy cell leukaemia develop slowly and are similar to those of other types of leukaemia.

As hairy cell leukaemia develops slowly, immediate treatment may not be needed. You’ll have regular blood tests to monitor your condition. Treatment may be recommended if the number of abnormal white blood cells increases or if you develop symptoms.

Chemotherapy is the main treatment for hairy cell leukaemia and is usually effective at destroying the cancerous cells. The two main chemotherapy medications used are: • cladribine – given as either an injection just under the skin, or through a drip directly into a vein (infusion) • pentostatin – given as an injection directly into a vein (intravenously) every two weeks Rituximab, a type of medication known as a monoclonal antibody, may sometimes be used in combination with chemotherapy. It works by attaching to a protein found on leukaemia cells and the immune system then targets and kills the cells.

Surgery to remove the spleen is rarely used as a treatment for hairy cell leukaemia. However, removal of your spleen may be recommended if: • it’s enlarged and is causing pain or discomfort • it’s destroying large numbers of red blood cells or platelets • it hasn’t reduced in size after chemotherapy As with most types of cancer, the outlook for hairy cell leukaemia will depend on how far the condition has advanced at the time of diagnosis and how well it responds to treatment.

As hairy cell leukaemia is a rare type of cancer, it’s difficult to accurately predict how it will affect individuals in the long term.

The Cancer Research UK website has more information about: • Types of treatment for hairy cell leukaemia • Staging hairy cell leukaemia • Living with hairy cell leukaemia

They include: • unintentional weight loss • pale skin • weakness, tiredness and breathlessness (due to the lack of red blood cells) • frequent infections • bleeding or bruising easily • pain or swelling in your abdomen (tummy) (see below) As with other types of leukaemia, hairy cell leukaemia is a cancer of the white blood cells. Over time, the build-up of cancerous white blood cells disrupts the normal balance of cells in the blood. This means your body doesn’t have enough red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body, or platelets, which help stop bleeding. This can lead to all of the symptoms listed above. Also, as the white blood cells are not properly developed, they are less effective at fighting bacteria and viruses, making you more vulnerable to infection.

The abnormal white blood cells can accumulate in your spleen, causing it to increase in size. The spleen is an organ in the upper left side of your abdomen, behind your stomach and ribs.

If your spleen is enlarged, it’s likely you’ll have a painful lump on the left side of your abdomen. If this is the case, you should visit your GP so the lump can be examined.

An enlarged spleen may remove normal blood cells from your bloodstream. This can lead to a further reduction in the number of normal red and white blood cells and platelets in your blood.

Diagnosis If your GP suspects leukaemia, they may refer you to a haematologist (a specialist in blood disorders). The haematologist will carry out blood tests to determine how many different types of blood cells there are in your blood sample. This is known as a full blood count (FBC).

For more information on Chronic myeloid leukaemia, visit the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hairy-cell-leukaemia/

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CCT NEWS

‘Black Tie and Diamonds’ Gala evening CCT Trustee, Bobby Beech, reports on another successful Gala evening on Friday 3rd May at Oakley House in aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust.

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obby said: “Another fantastic night was enjoyed by over 200 guests at our ‘Black Tie and Diamonds’ Gala evening in May. Everyone stepped out in great style and bling in abundance!

“After the welcome reception drinks, we were served a most appetising and beautifully presented meal, followed by a surprise performance from three amazing dancers from ‘The Studio’ in Chislehurst!

“Once again, the enchanting, charismatic and incredibly talented Nick Stein entertained his audience with his magical trickery and hustling whilst raising great additional funds for The CCT. “Our wonderful DJ kept the party swinging throughout the night and the dance floor was still full until gone midnight.

“We are overjoyed to have raised over £9,000! So would say, all in all, the night was a huge success.

“Thank you to Nick Stein for entertaining our guests so enthusiastically, Lisa Gordon from Biggin Hill Florists for the stunning table decorations and to Trevor McDonald aka DJ Miles for keeping the dance floor busy!. Also, to the Chartwell Team for their hard work and dedication as always.

“Here’s to the next one, ‘The Great Gatsby Gala’ on Saturday 30th November.”

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CCT Supporters’ UPDATE

Donations - CCT Thank you all for the wonderful donations we continue to receive since the last Issue.

Congratulations to Bob and Val Gillingham on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. At their party with family and friends, they asked for donations instead of presents Happy 60th Birthday to Karl and thank you for raising over £1,000 at your party instead of receiving presents in support of the treatment his wife received.

Happy 80th to Eric Marsh and thank you for supporting The CCT by receiving donations in lieu of gifts at your birthday celebrations.

Congratulations to Charlie and Nina Clift on getting married in May and for collecting donations instead of wedding gifts.

Bromley Labour Club Jackie Stratton Memorial Golf Day Tumble Tots Beckenham Bromley Parish Church HSBC Bowling Club Presidents Day Ellendel School – End of Year Party Liberty Specialty Markets Borough of Woolwich Ladies Festival Wellbrook Road Residents HR Department - a member of Laptops & Lipstick Laptops and Lipstick - Raffle Raw Hair Salon Thank you to Asda Belevdere Store for raising £200 as part of their Community Matters Appeal WHSmith Group Charitable Trust Community Grant Supporters IT Solutions for donating an IPAD to help us with our No Isolation Robot Demos

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hank you to Mr Michael J King for transferring author and publisher copyright of his book ‘The Pharaoh Cinciris’ to The Chartwell Cancer Trust. Michael is a regular recipient of our magazine and enjoys reading every issue, and is always interested to see how the Chartwell is moving forward. Michael’s late mother was first diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in December 2012 at the Chartwell Unit. The Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist who was with the surgeon and him at the time told him to get his book published once learning that he had researched and written one but had not progressed any further. His mother also persisted so he got the book published and HM the Queen received the first copy! The book is dedicated to his mother, and he has pledged future royalties to The Chartwell Cancer Trust.

Follow the link: https://bit.ly/2YnlFnZ

Legacies: In memory of Ian Fordyce Michael Slaughter Keith Tinker

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Doreen Ann Stradling Barbara Kathleen Bennett Janet Graveney

CURRENT SUPPORTERS OF THE YEAR AK Theatre Group Biggin Hill Social and Sports Club

Laptops and Lipstick CCCT Masonic Lodges

Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Pettswood Lynwood TG – Tiger Ward

Direct Line Group

Southborough Primary School – Tiger Ward

Foresters Friendly Society, Court Nelsons Pride 2338 JEC Kent Region

Valley Primary School West Kent Golf Club

Ways to donate There are a number of ways to make a one-off donation.

By post: Either send your donation to us at the address below (cheques made payable to The Chartwell Cancer Trust) using the donation form on page 70, or go online to www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk To ensure we can claim the Gift Aid on all our donations, please complete the downloadable form on our website and send to: The Chartwell Cancer Trust, Room 1, Aileen McHugo Building, Westmore Green, Tatsfield TN16 2AG. By text: You can send your donation by texting the amount you wish to donate to 70070, for example, key in CHRT01£5 in your message box, and then send to 70070. It’s as simple as that!

Be a patron: Please contact The CCT office for further information, on 01959 570322 or email: info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust: If you would like to make a donation to CCCT, please go to page 51.

The Chartwell Cancer Trust has subscribed to the AmazonSmile fundraising scheme. The scheme, operated by Amazon, allows you to purchase the same selection of products. Through AmazonSmile, 0.5% of the purchases are donated to charity.

Simply log into www.smileamazon.co.uk with your existing Amazon account to sign up and select The Chartwell Cancer Trust as your supported charity.

You can do all your shopping through AmazonSmile.

All donations will be sent to us automatically. At the moment there is no AmazonSmile App but you can still shop by phone by creating a short cut to the website.

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T: 01959 509067 Need experience and help with your heating, plumbing, hot water and gas M: 07985 639646 maintenance?

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CCT ABOUT US

The Chartwell Cancer Trust Supporting The Princess Royal University Hospital

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he Chartwell Cancer Trust supports the Chartwell Unit at The Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough that serves patients from the Bromley Borough, Lambeth, Southwark and beyond in South East London and Kent.

Our first fundraising in 2005 was to cover the cost of an extra Health Care Assistant in the Unit. We have since grown into a charity providing a range of support for NHS Services not only in The PRUH, but the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, Croydon University Hospital, King’s College Hospital, Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital.

Support at The PRUH includes funding for additional medical staff, capital projects, equipment and training specifically for the Chartwell Unit.

We have raised money for:

• T he total refurbishment of the Treatment Suite and air-conditioning.

•A “virtual Conferencing” facility for a cancer Multi-Disciplinary Meeting Room to host meetings where important decisions are made about the care and treatment of patients

diagnosed with cancer. The upgrade has greatly benefitted all patients diagnosed with cancer within the community that we serve.

•C omputers and laptops for The PRUH’s Virtual Cancer Clinics and the Chartwell Unit.

• Specialist wheelchairs, medical pumps and nursing equipment for the community nursing teams.

• T he continuation of brain research on Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma research led by Consultant Haematologist, Dr Shireen Kassam.

• In 2016, we were also instrumental in succeeding to overturn the management decision to close the inpatient Unit, an achievement which we are extremely proud of.

•A new high performance scanner for the Breast Cancer Team. This state of the art ultrasound machine will allow enhanced precision imaging, more effective diagnosis and monitoring, and increased capacity and efficiency providing a definite improvement to patient care.

NEW AND ONGOING PROJECTS We are raising funds for a new Endoscopy Unit

in The PRUH and an additional Acute Nurse Specialist.

Our support for Children’s services continues to expand, enabling ongoing enhancements to facilities and equipment in the Paediatric Oncology Units that we support along with the life-line of Patient and Family Support Groups and financial assistance packages. To reflect the expansion of our activities the children’s arm of our charity is now known as The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust.

The money that you help us raise will be allocated to the hospitals and appeals we are supporting according to preference.

How you can help:

Be a patron / Make a Donation / Join one of our events / Sponsor or organise your own event / Nominate us as your chosen charity / Host an Early Warning Coffee Morning or Prosecco Soirée / Attend one of our charity gala evenings / dinners / theatre nights

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO CANCER CARE DONATE TODAY www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk

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JOKES

Jokes I’ve re ached that point where I fe ar anyth ing preyin g on my mind would star ve to de ath!

The neighbou rs just aske d if I was stea ling thei r Wi-Fi. It felt like such an inva sion of my priv acy.

Only a lack of imagination keeps me f rom immobilising myself with imaginar y fe ars.

Isn’t it a bit unner ving that doctors call what they do ‘practice’?

An onio n told me a joke .

I don’t know whe ther to laug h or cr y.

My wife says I’m too lazy to even think for myself. I just can’t imagine what she means?

My first se ssion with the Impatience Support Group is tonight. I can’t wait.

Wha t do you call a girl with one leg?

Eilee n.

Time is a gre at he aler, but a terrible be autician.

Polic e have just apprehen ded a clou d t r ying to ste al away the suns hine .

A polic e spok e sma n said it was dayl ight robb er y!

INTREPID ‘ONE DAY A YEAR’ CYCLISTS ARE DOING THEIR BIT

TO REMEMBER LILY-MAE

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n Sunday 19th May, Kevin Kingshott and 10 of his friends cycled 22 miles, much of it uphill, across the Southdowns in memory of his niece, Lily-Mae. All tradesmen by day but remembering little Lily-Mae and paying their respects. This yearly event was started by Lily-Mae’s Uncle Kevin and Grandparents as a way to say thank you to The Chartwell Cancer Trust for supporting the Cruttenden family at a time when it was greatly need.

Kevin said: “Another year comes around and the intrepid ‘one day a year’ cyclists are doing their bit to remember Lily-Mae Cruttenden.

Some of them picking up their bikes where they ‘dumped’ them in the back of the shed from last year.”

Kevin set the route which starts from his home in Seaford, heading inland to the top ridge of the Southdowns then back to the coast, taking in some of the views on the way, (not that they had time to look).

Grandad, Nanny Jemma and Kevin’s two boys showed their support by going for a full English breakfast and arrived back to Kevin’s home just in time to hand out some welldeserved Beer!

Kevin Kingshott, Lily-Mae’s Uncle, and 10 of his friends Congratulations and thank you to you all! cycled 22 miles across the Southdowns in her memory Don’t forget to oil those chains for next year.

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CCT EVENTS

Calendar of Events Dear Supporter, Please see our varied range of fundraising events for 2019. There is something for everyone to enjoy, attend, or take part. Our exhilarating challenges range from climbing, skydiving, wingwalking, running, or boat-racing!

VIP

ticke availa ts ble now

CCT Exclusive VIP Day at Biggin Hill’s Festival of Flight – Saturday 17th August.

Enjoy the VIP treatment at this year’s Festival of Flight in The CCT’s luxury private enclosure and garden offering unrivalled views of some top-class flying displays.

The CCT’s VIP package includes private parking and entrance, lined marquee with own garden, seating inside and outside, executive toilets, and first class catering throughout the day by Fayre Do’s. A private pay bar is also available.

Tickets are: Patron £80, Non-Patron £90. Tables of 10 may be reserved for an additional charge. Contact mcalthorpe@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk or call 01959 570322.

Dragon Boat Festival – Fun with a few splashes – For tickets in our VIP Marquee Saturday 7th Sept. on 17th August please call

570322 oryour emailteam in Europe’s largest Dragon Boat Race and Join01959 our crew or enter info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk compete for the trophy in a series of three time trials over the 250-metre course to reach the finals in this spectacular and fun event. You do not need to be super fit or FAY R E D O ’S skilled, all that is required is teamwork, paddle power and a good sense of fun! You do not need to be able to swim, but be prepared for a few splashes! We will cover the upfront entry cost of your place, so you can concentrate on your fundraising target. The minimum age is 14.

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Location and Event Catering

House of Commons Charity Black Tie Dinner – Friday 20th September.

Enjoy the splendour of the House of Commons at a fantastic charity dinner with us here at The Chartwell Cancer Trust. Dining at the House of Commons is extra special with fine dining in a truly magical place, with pre-dinner drinks on the famous Terrace balcony, overlooking the Thames.

Team Tandem Skydive Experience – Headcorn Skydive Centre

– Saturday 21st September.

Experience the thrill of skydiving from 12,000ft and a freefall of 30-40 seconds before your instructor opens your parachute and the opportunity to steer! No experience is necessary and it takes just one day to be trained and make the jump! We will cover the upfront cost of your skydive, so you can concentrate on your fundraising target.

Minimum age required is 16+

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CCT EVENTS

Calendar of Events THE GREAT POSITIVE PATH 5K SPONSORED WALK – Crystal Palace Park – Sunday 29th September.

Much more than a 5k walk in the park! Every step you take will help us to improve and enhance cancer and leukaemia services for adults and children. To join our family fun sponsored walk email info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk.

Entry is £5 per entry, children under 12 are FREE. Walk commences from 11am.

Mistletoe Ball – Hilton Hotel, Waddon Way, Croydon – Friday 29th November.

Start the festive period with a fantastic night in aid of the Lily Pad Appeal. There will be entertainment, a raffle and a silent auction.

Tickets are £65 and includes a festive 3 course meal with half a bottle of wine. Call us on 01959 570322 or email rachel@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk

The Great Gatsby Gala – Oakley House, Bromley Common, Bromley – Saturday 30th November.

Trustee Bobby Beech is organising another charity gala in aid of The CCT. An evening of fantastic entertainment including Nick Stein, The Crooked Croupier and a surprise! There will also be a silent auction.

Tickets are £45 and includes a 2 course meal with a welcome drink. Call us on 01959 570322 or email mcalthorpe@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk for more information.

House of Commons Charity Christmas Dinner – Friday 13th December Tickets are available for our House of Commons Charity Dinner. Enjoy the splendour or the House of Commons and dine with us during the festive season. Enjoy predrinks on the famous Terrace balcony overlooking the Thames before fine dining in one of the most historic dining rooms you will ever experience.

Call us on 01959 570322 or email mcalthorpe@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk for more information.

More information can also be found at www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk or call 01959 570322 or email: info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk

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GAMES PAGE, NUMBER 29 Solution to puzzles, No. 28

CROSSWORD NO 29

Crossword Solution, No. 28

Easy Solution

Tricky Solution

This puzzle uses a Radio Times style grid, in that no number is shared by an across and a down clue. Hence, a single list of clues is sufficient – a cryptic puzzle with a very clever gimmick. All will be revealed along with the solution in issue 30.

Puzzle set by Marvin from www.alberichcrosswords.com CLUES 1 Midday food including a bit of wadding from which Apollo was shot, amongst many (6,3) 2 Typographic layout involving caryatids, possibly (8) 3 Cry out our quahog should go first (7) 4 Ask: was it turning too far right, symbolically? (8) 5 Much ballyhoo found at a fairground (4-2) 6 Slowly start to kill animals, causing row (5) 7 Jocular chap aboard cart (5) 8 Hard knock to light way of burning off paint, say (9) 9 Hold up! Don’t go! (4) 10 Conscript’s in conduit (6) 11 Wrongly put as “pimply”, possibly? (8) 12 Whip hanky out – ta! (5,3) 13 Irish intimidators start to quail in this hot country (4) 14 “You twit,” says Stan to comic pal? That’s rash (9) 15 Shout out from a military building (7)

16 It’s going round sun on tracks with a sort of thrombosis (8) 17 Dub carton “thing to ring from” (4,3) 18 Initially lacking in puns or good rational anagrams – must show what this crossword is (8) 19 Look into top of cranium for a mollusk (7) 20 Old autocrat not finishing crazy mix-up (4) 21 Tacky path? (6) 22 It throws Kitty a poor, untidy London taxi, initially (8) 23 Canapy’s put aslant (4) 24 A position by a batsman is absurd (5) 25 Virtuous as a harpsichord (8) 26 Catalog fruity mix as “a standstill” (3,3) 27 Put shroud round capacity for a lavatory (9) 28 Vulgar jollity at Oxford? (5)

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