Former breast cancer patients at London Bridge Hospital, known as the “Pink Buddies” are organising a charity ball to raise vital funds for younger women diagnosed with the disease. Breast cancer is the number one cancer amongst young women in the UK. It will affect over 2000 women aged 40 or under. For young women, because of their low numbers the experience can be isolating & devastating. They have specific needs such as information about fertility, dealing with a young family whilst undergoing treatment, dealing with the devastating loss of femininity on such a young body. For all women, but for young women in particular, body image & lifestyle can be a key issue. Pink Buddies count a number of young women amongst their volunteers and the group decided that the Lavender Trust should be a key focus for fundraising for the next 3 years.
Lorna Jones, one of the Pink Buddies, says: "Our chosen charity for the next three years is The Lavender Trust which does a fantastic job in providing support to younger women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. I was diagnosed at 29, at a time when there was very little support available and I had to seek out my own support network. I went throughsurgery, chemotherapy & radiotherapy and have SURVIVED. I’ve since had 2 children, post treatment. I was lucky, I was strong. Many young women are unable to find that strength by themselves and it is key that we raise funds to support the work of this important charity."
Pink Buddies are made up of volunteers of mixed ages who, like Lorna, were treated for breast cancer at London Bridge Hospital. They are hosting the Pink Buddies Ball on Friday 15th October, 2010 at the newly refurbished Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London. Pink Buddies is looking for corporate sponsors and high value auction prizes to be donated by businesses.
"There are heaps of opportunities for businesses to get involved – and obviously we want people to
support the event by simply coming along."
The Pink Buddies Ball will include live entertainment, a disco and a three course dinner. The MC for the evening will be Mr Paul Farris of Paul Farris Entertainment (www.paulfarris.tv & 020 8622 4481) For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lorna Jones, Event Director on 07525 430 124 or lorna.jones@pinkbuddies.co.uk.
For further information with regard to the Pink Buddies please visit http://www.pinkbuddies.co.uk
Raised so far: £5,290.00
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Don't hit me Julia! ;-) Donation by Lorna Jones on 25/11/10 |
£360.00 + £101.54 Gift Aid |
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So excited about the villa in Turkey ..but also proud to have taken part in an event so close to my heart .. Donation by Jill King on 23/10/10 |
£1,150.00 |
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Charleen and the rest of my family are proud of Barbara's work in this field. The ice skating dance around a pole should prove interesting. Donation by leslie binder on 20/10/10 |
£280.00 + £78.97 Gift Aid |
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I had such a wonderful eveing and am so looking forward to opening Tower Bridge and stopping the traffic!! Donation by Jo Juson on 20/10/10 |
£350.00 + £98.72 Gift Aid |
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Winner of the 2 night weekend break at the St pauls grange Donation by Peter Sadowski on 15/10/10 |
£330.00 |
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Winner of the land rover experience! Donation by Stewart Bowles on 15/10/10 |
£320.00 |
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Winner - Private Box for 2 - Man Utd Gam Donation by Sean Beanland on 15/10/10 |
£450.00 |
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Winner of the tickets for Wimbledon 2011 Donation by Ian Benson on 15/10/10 |
£400.00 |
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Winner of the Aviva Premiership Final Tickets!!! Donation by Adam Hughes on 15/10/10 |
£350.00 |
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Winning Bid for Private Box for Madam Butterfly Donation by Susan Wilkins on 15/10/10 |
£550.00 |
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Good work Pink Buddies Donation by Rhea Sheedy on 15/10/10 |
£600.00 |
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Have a great time , Elaine.x Donation by jackie andrews on 30/09/10 |
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Dear Elaine, I hope you have a brilliant evening! Enjoy the pink ... Hugs, Di x Donation by Di Donner on 29/09/10 |
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have a great time & sorry we can't be there to support you - next year for sure! Donation by Hayley Goldsmith on 27/09/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Have an amazing night. I wish I was there to enjoy it all with you. Drinks lots of pink champagne! Donation by Denise Parkinson on 16/09/10 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Lots of love and all things pink (and leopard-printed!) from Oskar, Karlotta, Julian & Kristina Donation by Kristina Menzefricke-Woolnough on 12/07/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £5,290.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £5,290.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £321.54 |
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