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Breast Clinical Trials M A GA Z I N E

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Welcome Thank you for supporting the Breast Unit Charity at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Epping and Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow. With your support and generosity, we have raised over £2.2 million. In 12 years of fund raising and over 30 years of working as a breast surgeon, I have never been more excited about what we are achieving for our patients. It’s great to have you all onboard as part of this experience.

The money raised has helped us purchase specialist equipment, introduce new initiatives and fund further research into the breast cancer. We continue to raise money so that we can improve our understanding and help find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat different kinds of this disease.

We have been involved in over 30 breast cancer clinical trials. Some of the drugs that were trialled in our unit include Herceptin, Lapatinib, Pertuzumab, Everolimus and Exemestane, long before they were approved by the regulatory bodies for use nationally.

We continue to bid nationally to be one of the main centres for conducting breast cancer trials. For the patients in the local area, this means that they have access to investigational medicines that previously were only available when participating in clinical trials in hospitals based in central London. All our clinical trials are approved by the Research and Development Committee of Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.

Thanks to all my team members both clinical and charity who work tirelessly for the benefit of our patients.

Once again please accept my thanks for your support of our charity and best wishes for the New Year.

S Mr Ashraf Patel Associate Specialist Breast Surgeon

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Diam nds & Denim Entertaimment by: FIL STRAUGHAN DIVA SOUL BAND Drink on arrival three-course dinner ½ bottle of wine per person

suggested donation

£65

The Manor of Groves Hotel & Golf Club

Dress code: Denim&Diamonds

Saturday 13th February 2016 7pm to 1am

For tickets call 01279 827857

High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 0JU

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Alexis Lewis Challenge

Together in West Essex named 2015 fundraising champions Two friends who have raised more than £342,000 for the Breast Unit Charity over 13 years have been awarded the Alexis Lewis Challenge Shield.

treatment and quickly volunteered to help with fundraising, cementing their friendship.

“I feel very proud of what Karen and I have achieved.

We get a real buzz out of it. I got the all-clear in 2005 and I’m lucky to be alive and I want to give something back to the unit and Ashraf, the man that helped to save my life.”

Symone said:

Symone White and Karen Thompson were awarded the accolade, which is given to the fundraisers who raise the most money between October and October for the unit, at the Snowball.

They were named fundraising champions because they raised an incredible £30,000 between October 2014 and October 2015.

The pair, who run charity Together in West Essex (TIWE), organised the GR8 10K charity run, ladies’ pampering evening and fundraiser, a summer fete and were also named Thorley Sainsbury’s Charity of the Year to hit the significant total within the past year.

Karen said: “We are grateful for the support we have received from others. QBE Insurance has match-funded the total raised from the ladies’ evening three years in a row as Lee Russell and Karen Cook who work there have helped to organise it.”

Mum-of-two Karen said: “We are very happy to receive the Alexis Lewis Challenge Shield. We have a real passion for raising money for such a good cause and we will continue to do so. “

The GR8 10K in Bishop’s Stortford is set to take place again on the last bank holiday weekend in August 2016. TIWE is also organising a summer fete on 4th May 2016 at the Three Horseshoes, Duton Hill.

The fundraising duo were formed when mum-oftwo Symone, who lives in Takeley, was diagnosed in 2000. Her son Aaron attended Takeley Primary School where Karen was his teacher. She stepped in to help with childcare during Symone’s chemotherapy

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#BreastiesForBesties

Social media campaign to boost battle against breast cancer The first-ever social media campaign to boost funds for the Breast Unit Charity has been hailed a success.

“By texting they can donate £5 straight away and by posting a photo they spread the word further and help the unit raise more.

The #BreastiesForBesties campaign was launched to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

“Just because breast cancer awareness month is over there is no reason to stop the campaign though. The text line remains open and it is still a great way to raise money and awareness.”

People were challenged to post a photo of themselves with their best friend on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag the hashtag #BestiesForBreasties.

She said some participants posted pictures with their pets.

When they posted, people were also asked to text PAHT99 £5 to 70070 thereby donating £5 to the charity.

“It doesn’t have to be too serious, it can be humorous. It could be a crowd or it could be with your dog or cat”, Helena added.

Helena Williams from Sawbridgeworth, a long-term supporter of the charity, came up with the idea and was the first to post her photo posed with her 12-yearold daughter Claudia.

Ashraf Patel, associate specialist at the breast unit, said: “We enjoyed looking at the photos that people posted and it was great to see how well the hashtag campaign worked for the charity.

She saw it as a great opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the breast unit’s work.

Helena said: “October was breast cancer awareness month and many great supporters raised funds by holding coffee mornings and doing other activities, but not everyone has time for that.

“£5 is a manageable amount for people to donate and we hope that supporters can keep going with the #BreastiesForBesties campaign.”

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Helen’s Heroes

Helen’s Heroes raise £4,500 with party fundraiser A breast cancer survivor and her friend raised £4,500 to help other patients by hosting a party to remember.

They had two live bands at the event and held a massive raffle. Impressive prizes such as an apartment in Spain for the week, a YourSpace luxury apartment in Cambridge for two nights, BMW experience, Land Rover drive and dine, vouchers from Tesco Express and other gifts helped them raise the high total.

Helen Glen, 40, from Bishop’s Stortford and her friend Carla Soper, 34, from Elsenham, felt they wanted to raise money for the unit which has helped Helen battle her cancer.

The company Helen works for, wireless audio company Sonos, also donated one of its wireless music systems.

So the pair organised a party at Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club on 22nd August for 150 guests.

Mum-of-one Helen was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in November 2014 after finding a lump while showering. She went through six rounds of chemotherapy over four months and three weeks of radiotherapy.

Helen said: “None of this would have been possible without the generosity of friends. We are so grateful to everyone.”

The pair, and other fundraising friends, call themselves Helen’s Heroes and have done a Dryathon, where they gave up alcohol for a month, and ran Race for Life for Cancer Research UK.

Carla and Helen decided that once she was feeling better the pair would celebrate with a party.

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Fundraiser Spotlight

Well done to Kim Robinson and Ann Willsmore who have once again had a very successful coffee morning on Saturday 15th August raising a scrummy £1171.

Supporters served up £500 for the breast unit A total of 20 supporters took part in a tennis tournament and raised £500 for the breast unit.

Jo Bischoff, supporter of the unit, said: “It was a wonderful day. We had beautiful weather and everybody had fun enjoying the tennis, tea and beautiful cakes that were donated.

Hutton and Shenfield Union Church Lawn Tennis Club hosted the friendly tournament on Saturday 8th August of mixed doubles with participants giving a donation to take part.

“We are very grateful to everyone who attended and donated to the event. It made it a great success.”

Raffle prizes were donated for the event including champagne, tennis rackets, tennis lessons, candles and other gift sets.

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Hamble-on-the-Solent

Fundraiser is sailaway success The breast unit’s first fundraising sailing experience has been declared a success.

Well-known charity supporters Vivienne Edwards, Lisa Pearce and Tim and Amanda Barr were among the sailors, as were Ian and Maggie Wignall, with Ian making the experience one to remember by also marking his 50th birthday.

A total of 40 supporters, mostly novices, took the opportunity to try a sailing experience on the Solent while raising £4,000.

“It gave everyone a taste for sailing and was the first off-land event the charity has ever hosted.”

Yvonne added:

Meeting at Hamble Marina, the sailors, boarded the five 40ft yachts and were given a safety talk before being set to work with individual jobs on their boats.

The teams then negotiated a course in their Beneteau First 40 boats before enjoying lunch and being challenged to three races to see who had learned most from the experience.

Ashraf Patel, associate specialist at the unit, joined breast unit supporters on one of the yachts.

Yvonne Martin, who helped organise the event, said: “The captains of the boats were auction winners for the sailing experience and were first-timers. It was a brilliant laugh and everyone had a great time.”

He said: “I am sure there will be keen interest in another sailing event in the future. We would like to thank everyone who made this event a great success.”

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Orsett Charity Golf Day

Players putting for PAH in charity golf day raise £2,250

“We are very grateful to everyone who helped make the day such a success.”

Players swung into action for a brand new golf day event hosted by Orsett Golf Club.

It was the first time the club has held an event for the Breast Unit and it was hailed a huge success.

As well as lunch, players were brought special homemade goodies by Jan Lovett and Gillian Vitori who was a volunteer marshall.

A total of 28 players from throughout Essex, Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Kent took part in the fundraiser on Monday 21st September, which included a silent auction and raffle. The day started with bacon rolls, before teams teed off for 18 holes.

Challenges awaiting players included a nearest to the pin and nearest to the wiggly line, with prizes for winners. Player Steve Braithwaite said: “It was a brilliant day and I was so impressed with the course. It’s not too hilly. It was an open and great course.”

Journalist James Weatherup from Brentwood was the winner of the nearest to the pin on hole 12 and was also a member of the overall winning team.

Tony Abbott won the prize for getting nearest to the wiggly line on hole 12.

A challenge for a hole-in-one at hole 15 failed to pick up any lucky winners.

The overall winner of the event was Kent-based player Dean Cutbill. Kim Abbott won second prize.

Jo Bischoff, who helped organise the event, said “We were delighted at the amount of money raised and everyone who played were extremely impressed at the standard of the course. We plan to return next year with a much bigger event, based on this year’s success.”

Jo added: “Judging by people’s praise of the event and players’ reaction to the brilliant course, we can see it would be even more of a success with more players all teeing off at the same time.

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House of Lords

Flagship event at House of Lords raises £27,000 An exclusive event at the House of Lords raised an impressive £27,000.

and Churchill on its front page.

The unique piece of history raised £1,000 in the silent auction.

Model David Gandy, The Saturdays singer Mollie King, 80s pop star and songwriter Nik Kershaw and Baroness Benjamin – children’s TV presenter Floella Benjamin – were among the 120 guests.

Prime Minister David Cameron donated a signed bottle of whisky and raised £200.

Victoria Gerlis, corporate relations lead, said: “It was a night to remember! It was such a unique venue and a fantastic opportunity to fundraise.”

The fundraising dinner on Saturday 26th September was the first of its kind for the unit and saw guests given a private tour around the House of Lords historic corridors before enjoying a prestigious four-course meal.

The after-party at Hixter of Southbank was also well attended, where the breast unit guests had exclusive use of the main bar until 4am.

Attendees pledged funds for vital equipment and towards the breast unit’s reflexology service, MBV pathway course and the Fabulous and Beautiful Programme (FAB) for women living with cancer.

Victoria said: “Phil Morgan of Harlow-based Hardsoft Computers and his wife Jane were the last ones standing. It was a great opportunity to catch up with brilliant supporters like them.”

Author Linda Stoker, the great-niece of Walter Thompson, the bodyguard to former prime minister Winston Churchill for two decades, was guest speaker.

Ashraf Patel, associate specialist at the breast unit, said: “It was such a wonderful event hosted at the House of Lords and I thank everyone who supported us, pledging vital funds towards staff costs, equipment and those special extra services the charity provides for women going through cancer treatment.

As well as pledging all the royalties from her latest book (see right) for the first quarter to the breast unit she also donated a unique newspaper for auction.

The Egyptian Mail was bought by Walter Thompson on a trip to Egypt for the Great Power Conference and features leaders Joseph Stalin, Franklin D Roosevelt

“The figure raised exceeded our expectations and this is down to so many people’s incredible generosity.”

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Guest speaker for the night, author Linda Stoker, made a generous pledge at the House of Lords – and one we would love our supporters to take her up on.

Linda, who is the great-niece of bodyguard to Winston Churchill, Walter Thompson, has written a book based on the secret memoirs of her great-uncle.

She said that all royalties from her book titled Churchill’s Shadow: Based on the Secret Memoirs of Walter Thompson – Murder, Madness and Repressed Sexual Attractions will go to the charity until March.

The Second World War drama, based on truth, already has great reviews and is available on Amazon.

Ashraf Patel said: “We are extremely grateful for this act of kindness and hope that as many people as possible will buy the book soon as it could be a brilliant source of income for the charity. We would love you to buy it.”

If you buy the book by 31st March 2016, all royalties will come to the Breast Unit Charity.

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RPFHM 2015

Record-breaking number of runners fundraise for Breast Unit at Royal Parks Half Marathon More runners than ever before donned their trainers for the Breast Unit Charity and ran the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon.

In all, 73 runners put their best foot forward for the 13.1 mile course through four of London’s Royal Parks – Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James’ Park and Green Park on Saturday 11th October.

Their joint sponsorship totals were more than £32,000 which will help towards lifesaving research for breast cancer patients throughout East Herts and West Essex.

Ashraf Patel, associate specialist at the breast unit, said: “We are always so impressed at the amount of training, fundraising and effort our runners put into running this half marathon for breast cancer patients.

“The record-breaking total of runners is brilliant to see and created a great atmosphere on the day.”

The fastest man on the day for the breast unit was Rory Munday, who completed the run in 1 hour 40 minutes. The fastest woman was Danielle Kisberg, who ran the course in 1 hour 41 minutes.

A number of companies helped make the event a success. PROPERCORN, Cawston Press, Vita Coco Coconut Water, Bounce Balls UK all donated snacks and goodies for our runners after the event.

Runners are already signing up for next year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon. To get your name on the list or find out about other fundraising events, call 01279 827857 or email pahbreasttrials@outlook.com

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Runner’s spotlight

Former patients and runners whose lives have be runners to participate. Ashraf Patel, associate spec had a special reason for choosing us as their cha grateful for all of the individual efforts.”

Fastest time for Teresa

Former patient Teresa Warren, 54, beat her last Royal Parks Ha 11 minutes this year.

Mums on the Run

The mum from Old Harlow was diagnosed with breast cancer through a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Friends of a mum who has been battling breast cancer since 2011 ran their first half marathon for the breast unit and raised more than £2,500.

She said: “I had such good treatment and Ashraf was just marvel ing the care I received I feel I want to keep fundraising for the bre

Nazeing mums Carla Ellice, Jools Healy, Gemma Jones and Danielle Jopling ran to represent their fundraising group Mums on the Run to raise money on behalf of breast cancer patient Jackie Crawley, also from Nazeing.

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Carla, 36, said: “Jackie is always so brave. She is going through constant treatments and surgery. We felt if she goes through all that and never complains, then we can run a half marathon.

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“Jackie has made us all stronger. She shows us that we can do anything if we put our minds to it. She has come to all of our fundraising events, no matter what treatment she is going through.”

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They said her support has given them great inspiration.

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Top individual fundraiser

have been touched by breast cancer inspired the ate specialist at the breast unit, said: “Every runner heir charity and running for us and we are hugely

Mum-of-two Emma Bartley, 39, was the highest individual fundraiser raising an amazing £4,059.

The personal trainer from Loughton was inspired to raise money for the unit after the recent diagnosis of her cousin Paula.

“My cousin is 35 and has young children, including a baby, and it was such a shock when she was diagnosed. There couldn’t be a reason closer to my heart.”

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enson was only 14 when his mum died of breast cancer. He thinks nd nine when she discovered the lump.

Open up – be honest why you are doing it. If people can relate to what has inspired you to run they will be more likely to donate. Use pictures if you can.

old from Nottingham said: “I still remember the day my mum found was getting myself and my sisters ready for school. I instantly knew mething wrong.”

Use social media – update your Facebook status to remind people what you are doing and why.

y four days to prepare for the race, after finding out there was and jumped at the opportunity.

Thank people individually – use social media to thank anyone who sponsors you to show how much you appreciate their generosity.

: “I only had a few days to get ready and fundraise but people o generous. I had no idea how much I could raise on just a few a target of £100 but it hit £430. It’s overwhelming.”

Spread the word – encourage friends to tell friends.

Every little helps – people are often embarrassed to just give £5. Make sure people are not put off to give smaller amounts.

was spurred on in the race by having his name printed on his shirt was doing it for his mum and people’s recognition of this.

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Reids Ladies’ Lunch

Linden House

Ladies’ lunch serves up £2,300 for charity

Ladies who lunch for lifesaving research

The women of Billericay came out in force to a ladies’ fundraising lunch and raised £2,300 for the Breast Unit Charity.

A total of 55 women attended the lunch at Linden House in Silver Street, Stansted, on Friday 30th October.

It was the first time Reids, formerly The Ivory Rooms, hosted an event for the breast unit and they added an extra touch of class by offering the 85 guests a glass of pink champagne on arrival.

With a glass of prosecco on arrival, they enjoyed a mouth-watering menu for £35 per person.

Bishop’s Stortford magician Alex Clarke amazed guests with tricks.

Selina York, event manager at the restaurant, made the lunch one to remember with an attention to detail which included dressing the chairs for free to add to the prestige of the lunch.

Emma Roberts, who helped organise the event, said: “We were so impressed with the food – it really was spectacular. Everyone had a great time and it also raised crucial funds for the Breast Unit Charity.

Jo Bischoff, who organised the event, said: “It was a wonderful lunch. The food was incredible and everyone was commenting on how good it was. We are very grateful to Reids for the great effort they put into making it outstanding.

“We are extremely grateful to Linden House for hosting such a prestigious lunch. The menu and surroundings made it an outstanding occasion.”

The raffle included beauty treatments and a bar tab at a top London nightspot.

“Everyone had a great time and we were overwhelmed with people’s generosity with raffle prizes.

We had an amazing 16 raffle prizes.”

There were also stalls selling jewellery and fashion items as well as handcrafted candle makers Grace and Butler.

Diners enjoyed a main, a dessert and tea or coffee.

Fashion and bespoke items were sold at the event to help raise more money including Grace and Butler candles, Brentwood’s Louise Jennings selling clothes and Donna Callen from bespoke mail order company MyShowcase.

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Family, friends and supporters stepped out in style to celebrate the life of a woman who lost her battle to breast cancer.

The party at Chigwell Golf Club was to mark the 10 year anniversary since Maria Falco passed away.

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Her family wanted to commemorate the landmark because, even while battling the cancer that would sadly take her life, Maria was raising money for breast cancer trials.

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The Maria Falco Memorial Trust, which continues to raise money in her name for the Breast Unit Charity, is still raising funds today.

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A total of 160 people attended the party night and supported an auction.

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“It was a fabulous night and everyone seemed to have a great time.

The whole night seemed a fitting tribute and it was great that we were raising money at the same time.”

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Staff Spotlight: Yvonne Martin

“I want to make a difference, to put something back” YVONNE Martin, administrative assistant in the charity office, was already a keen fundraiser when she started volunteering at the breast unit at the start of 2012.

Grandmother-of-four Yvonne, who lives in North Chingford, started working at the charity office organising smaller events, like golf days, the 5K or 10K fun runs, but she’s also joined a few treks over the years, including Peru and Cuba and next year’s Borneo trip.

She’d raised money for the British Heart Foundation and a local hospice after the death of her husband but met high profile trials unit fundraiser Maria Falco and Ashraf Patel at around the same time as her older sister Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer and her closest friend with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

“It’s not fun not washing for a week, but the treks are amazing. It’s the team you go with, the stories you share, the lovely people you meet. It’s not a holiday, it’s utopia at the end, and it’s wonderful.”

She says her family and friends get involved regularly: “It’s a big part of my life and I’m so lucky they support me.

“I remember meeting Maria at a mutual friend’s 40th birthday party and spending the whole evening talking to her about how she was hoping to help other people get the drugs and treatment they needed.

I was so interested in what she was doing.

“In addition, we have a great team in the office and everyone pulls together, that’s the lovely thing.”

“I just want to make a difference, to put something back, and that’s how I got into it.”

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Epping Fun Run

Fun Run raises funds for breast cancer patients An overwhelming number of young runners took part in this year’s Epping Forest Fun Run for the Breast Unit Charity and raised £3,000.

Breast cancer survivor Janet Burton walked the 5k route after finishing treatment only five months before.

The large number of children were among the 150 participants who put on their running shoes for either a 5K or 10K run or walk on Sunday 27th September.

The 69-year-old raised an amazing £525 through sponsorship from family and friends and ran with two other survivors she met through wellbeing Pathway Programme in association with MBV365.

Each child that took part was presented with a certificate for their efforts – including a baby in a buggy that got pushed around the 5K course.

Janet from Harlow said: “I have always donated to charities but I found that I really wanted to give something back and try and raise money myself.

I was overwhelmed by the support and response I received from family and friends.”

Emma Roberts, who helped organised the event with Yvonne Martin and Helena Williams, said: “There was a brilliant family atmosphere on the day with an incredible amount of children showing their running skills.”

Matt Blewitt, personal trainer from Loughton Boot Camp, did a warm-up for participants by helping them with some aerobics before they started.

Liam Mistery, a masseuse from Surrey, offered free massages to anyone who needed one to help them complete the run in best shape.

To register your interest in taking part in the Epping Fun Run next year call

Emma said: “We’re hugely grateful to the Epping Forest Corporation of London for letting us take over lots of space to host this event as well as Matt, Liam and Costco, which gave us loads of pastries for our runners.”

the Breast Unit Charity office on 01279 827857.

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Cafe Spice Namaste

Celebrity chef cooks up a feast for Breast Unit Charity Celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala spiced up a gourmet fundraiser for the breast unit when he hosted an event at his London restaurant.

Automobile Club and Sarah Hartnett, former head pastry chef at Park Lane Hotel.

Wyn Ma, from nearby eatery Green Papaya, who created the second course, donated dinner and drinks at his restaurant to the raffle prizes.

The BBC Saturday Kitchen regular and his wife Pervin were joined by about 90 regular restaurant and charity supporters at his Café Spice Namasté restaurant in aid of the unit.

Victoria Gerlis, corporate relations lead, said: “It was organised by a great team at Café Spice Namasté.

The food was outstanding and the whole evening had a great atmosphere.”

The 58-year-old BBC Food Personality of the Year 2014 was delighted the sell-out dinner on Saturday, 10th October raised £10,000.

Ashraf Patel, associate specialist for the unit, said: “I was overwhelmed with the kind effort Cyrus and his team put into hosting such a great event. The money raised will make a big difference to the unit including helping us to fund crucial clinical trials for breast cancer sufferers.”

Cyrus said: “Pervin and I are delighted at the turnout and success of this year’s charity dinner for the breast unit. The support was amazing.

“Not one of us at Cafe Spice Namaste is untouched for having seen what this disease can do to our loved ones and relatives. I’m pleased we raised £10,000.”

Other impressive raffle prizes also helped the fundraising total including a Villeroy and Boch china set.

Wine was kindly donated by premium wine distributors Gonzales Byass.

Cyrus was auctioneer for the evening and also donated prizes including a private culinary masterclass for six people conducted by himself at his restaurant, followed by a three-course-meal and wine. This prize alone went for £2,000.

Winners of Zest Quest Asia also helped cook on the night. The contest, devised by Cyrus, is designed to help boost the Asian food sector which is struggling with an ongoing recruitment problem.

A line-up of prestigious chefs helped at the £95-ahead event. Philip Corrick, executive chef at the Royal

Food and drink went pink for the evening as the chefs highlighted Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the breast unit’s work Dessert was created by former Claridges’ and Sheraton Park Lane Hotel’s highly-acclaimed chef Sarah Hartnett. She made a raspberry, rose water and almond mousse with whipped white chocolate. Cyrus’ son Jamsheed Todiwala created special pink cocktails. The Lady Penelope was a prosecco-infused drink while he also produced a non-alcoholic cocktail called the Pink Elephant, which was cox apple juice-infused.

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2 0 1 5 Breast Cancer Charity

Snowball at Stockbrook Manor

We’re having a Ball Christmas came early for the charity when it raised a staggering £35,000 from its Snowball event.

Soul and R’n’B band Soul Traders played for the evening and diners took part in a reindeers and Santas game where contestants played to raise more money.

A total of 190 guests attended the black tie fundraiser at Stockbrook Manor on Saturday 28th November.

A silent auction on iPads raised a substantial amount for the event. A Tower of London poppy, artwork, gym membership and celebrity memorabilia were among the 22 prizes.

Jo Bischoff, who helped organise the event, said: “We promised it would be bigger and better than last year’s fantastic event and it really was. We raised £16,000 last year so to raise £35,000 was such an achievement. We are so grateful to everyone who supported this event.

“Stockbrook Manor had done an amazing job at decorating the ballroom for our guests. It really had the wow-factor. ”

Jonny Gould was master of ceremonies and auctioneer with prizes including a yacht experience with Sunseeker, a trip to Goodwood Festival of Speed with hospitality, a holiday in a Spanish villa and works of art from famous artists. Another top lot was a meal cooked by celebrity chef Anton Edelmann, assisted by chef Mark Emberton, for 12 people.

Guests arrived to a Snowball cocktail and canapés and the traditional white Christmas theme décor both downstairs and upstairs in the ballroom, including a massive glitter ball on the dance floor.

Associate specialist Ashraf Patel said: “We are so grateful to Stockbrook Manor and to all who attended and donated auction prizes and helped organise the event.”

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2 0 1 5 Breast Cancer Charity

Ladies Christmas Lunch

Revolutionary fundraiser has spanish twist Critically-acclaimed Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy auctioned himself to the highest bidder when he cooked up a fundraising feast for 80 charity supporters.

Auctioneer Viv Edwards helped drum up bidders in the rest of the impressive line-up of auction lots which included limited edition prints by artist Pure Evil, JJ Adams, a weekend course with Nigel Wilson Photography, a Jenny Packman dress, a day with fashion stylist Helen Cowley and Six Nations rugby tickets with full hospitality.

His restaurant, Tapas Revolution on Bethnal Green Road was the venue for the mouth-watering lunch on Friday 4th December.

Diners were treated to a glass of cava on arrival before sampling a wide range of tapas including padron peppers, calamari, tortillas, serano ham and tomato bread.

Helena Williams, who helped organise the event, said: “Omar was a great host and a brilliant sport.

Our charity events are usually formal dining so it was lovely to have change with a casual dining experience with delicious tapas.”

Omar, who previously worked on the team at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant Maze under head chef Jason Atherton, cooked a massive paella on the street outside to the delight of passersby, for the main course.

A flamenco dancer and guitarist kept supporters entertained with Spanish entertainment.

Tapas Revolution in Shoreditch is one of four UK restaurants of the same name that Omar has opened and the first standalone site.

In the auction, he was the headline lot as he offered to host a dinner party for eight in the auction winner’s home. The lucky winner bid £1,400 to have Omar, who trained under three Michelin starred chef Ferran Adria, cook authentic Spanish cuisine in their kitchen.

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Peters & May

Boating transporters Peters & May take fundraising global Global boat transporters Peters & May presented a massive £25,000 cheque to two breast cancer survivors at the Southampton Boat Show.

David said: “My mother passed away with breast cancer so this is a cause close to my heart.

“It’s not just raising money. We get a lot of people asking why pink lashings instead of traditional yellow, so we’re raising awareness and hopefully more people will check themselves to ensure that any symptoms are detected as early as possible.”

Amanda Barr, from Sawbridgeworth, and Gill Gammage, from Elsenham, were both treated by the breast unit at Princess Alexandra Hospitals NHS Trust. They travelled down to collect the cheque on the charity’s behalf.

Peters & May raised the money with a shooting day in June and through its Pink Lashings initiative. The innovative idea saw boat owners donate money for pink straps to secure their boats during delivery and the company matched their donations. The scheme not only raised money but raised awareness of the Breast Unit on a global scale.

Ashraf Patel, associate specialist for the breast unit, said: “Thank you to Peters & May for raising this significant amount, enabling us to appoint an additional research nurse to our existing team, so that we can take part in more breast cancer clinical trials.”

Both Amanda and Gill are former patients and keen fundraisers for the charity and sit on the advisory board with Peters & May chief executive David Holley.

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AUTUMN / W I N T E R

Future Events Burgundy Wine

VIETNAM & CAMBODIA Ho Chi Minh to Angkor Wat Cycle

Experience

30th September – 11th October 2016 Cycle through beautiful rural landscapes dotted with ruins of ancient civilisations and small towns where Buddhist temples nestle amongst graceful French colonial buildings and ramshackle houses.

Our challenge takes us from Vietnamese Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City, through the rice-paddies and waterways of the beautiful Mekong Delta into Cambodia.

We pedal on through this friendly country towards one of the most impressive sights in southeast Asia, the Royal Temples of Angkor Wat. We encounter a few rolling hills, but the main challenge lies in the long, hot humid days in the saddle with the occasional tropical downpour. The fascinating insight into the region’s cultures, ancient and modern, are a real highlight of the trip.

30th September – 2nd October 2016 If you are passionate about wine, join us for our charity wine tasting in France for a lavish experience.

The vineyards of Burgundy sit on beautiful sloping hills.

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Included: • Return BA flights from London City airport • Private luxury transfers throughout your stay, so you can relax and unwind • Two nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Feast on four meals* • Three tastings • After dinner DJ Saturday night at Boulevard 21 *Drinks not included *All details correct at time of print and may be subject to change

Book now! Contact: Victoria 01279 827859

Suggested donation

victoria.gerlis@pah.nhs.uk

£4500

Suggested donation £1,000 per person

‘The lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer is 1 in 8 for women in the UK.’

Great Wall of China Trek

Statistics from cancerresearchuk.org

One of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Great Wall of China has to be one of the greatest building projects the world has ever known. Constructed by human hands over 2000 years ago, it stretches across this hilly region with long spurs and watchtowers, often disappearing into the mists.

Our trek will take you through woodland, terraced farmland, contours of beautiful hills and mountains in remote areas north of Beijing. We trek old sections of the Great Wall, as well as restored sections with smooth flagstones and lots of steps!

This challenge is physically demanding with fabulous scenery and a fascinating insight into a rich culture and history.

Shoot ut Breast Cancer

China Trek – 22nd to 30th April 2017 Slideshow and Presentation – 14th October 2015 Day 1: Depart London to Beijing (flying with British Airways)

The Sunseeker London & Mayer Brown Shooting Challenge The Royal Berkshire Shooting School

Day 2: Arrive Beijing Day 3: Beijing – Huangyaguan Day 4: Huangyaguan – Mountain Village

Friday 13th May 2016 9am - 4.45pm.

Breakfast Shooting with professional instructors Champagne reception 4-course lunch Auction ...& more!

Day 5: Mountain Village – Jinshanling Day 6: Gubeiko – Jinshanling Day 7: Jinshanling – Watchtower Panorama – Beijing Day 8: Free Day (Beijing) Day 9: Depart Beijing to London (flying with British Airways)

Teams of 4 guns: Suggested donation £1200

Sponsorship £4000

Contact: Victoria Gerlis 01279 827 857 victoria.gerlis@pah.nhs.uk

Registered charity no.1054745.

Contact 01279 827857 pahbreasttrials@outlook.

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Diamonds & Denim Valentines Ball 13th February 2016 Manor of Groves Hotel Contact: Helena, Natalie and Johanne 01279 827857

Golf Day 20th May 2016 Hertfordshire Golf Club Contact: Yvonne 01279 827857

Reids Ladies Valentine Breast Cancer Lunch 3rd March 2016 Reids Restaurant Contact: Johanne 01279 827857/07525 332718

Peters and May Shoot 10th June 2016 Pennsport Contact: Victoria 01279 827857 Midsummer Ball 2016 Saturday 11th June 2016 Woolston Manor Golf Club & Country Club Contact: Jessica on 07932 695892

Breast Cancer Charity Ladies Lunch 18th March 2016 Rare Cow Restaurant Contact: Yvonne and Helena 01279 827857

A day at Royal Ascot Ascot 15th June 2016 Contact: Johanne 01279 827857

Charity Ball 14th May 2016 Manor of Groves Hotel Contact: Charity Office 01279 827857

Elvis at Zaikaa 30th June 2016 Zaikaa Restaurant Contact: Zaikaa 01992 575122

La Manga Tennis Weekend 12th to 15th May 2016 La Manga Resort Contact: Johanne 01279 827857

ook.com for above events.

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