Sarah Wilkinson is fundraising for Breast Cancer Haven

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on 10/09/2009

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Sarah Wilkinson

Raising money for

Breast Cancer Haven

Charity Registration No. 1061726

More than 45,500 - that’s around 1 in 9 women - are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK. Diagnosis and treatment can have a huge emotional and physical impact on a woman and her family. As well as physical symptoms such as pain, nausea and hair loss, people often experience feelings of shock, fear and anxiety. Breast Cancer Haven is a registered charity providing support services to help them cope. Tailored to an individual’s needs and medical treatment, the charity’s programme of care focuses on the whole person – to help them feel better physically and emotionally and live a healthier life. There are 3 Havens - in London, Hereford and Leeds where Visitors can come and benefit from the expertise of our specialist nurses, therapists and counsellors and also from meeting others going through a similar experience. People who can’t get to a Haven can call our clinical specialists and counsellors or get information from our website. In addition, our DVD/CD and online support package called Breast Cancer Haven at Home is available from January 2009. Breast Cancer Haven’s services are free of charge and available to anyone who has been affected by breast cancer and those close to them. In the absence of any government funding, the charity is dependent on charitable donations and fundraising events to continue delivering this vital service.

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Sarah Wilkinson

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Raised: 127%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,904.50

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My story

I will be attempting six yoga sessions in one day on 10th September 2009 for Breast Cancer Haven.

Breast Cancer Haven was founded by Sara Davenport in 1997. The idea for the charity came following the experience of her children's nanny who was diagnosed with the illness. Sara was concerned by the lack of emotional support and information available to people with breast cancer. Believing that "no-one should have to face breast cancer alone", Sara sold her art business and put all of her energy into creating Breast Cancer Haven.

Breast Cancer Haven in Fulham is housed in an old Welsh Presbyterian church which has also been used as a dance and drama school. It was virtually derelict when Sara bought in 1998, but with the support of many generous individuals and companies, and the expertise of architect Martin Hay, the building was transformed into the wonderful peaceful and healing environment which is now Breast Cancer Haven which was opened in February 2000

The Haven has been an amazing support for one of my friends, which is why I wanted to raise money for them, to continue their work in this field.

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	Donation by Gemma Hegarty 01/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Sarah, rather you than me. Don't know how you do it :0) x Donation by Jo Samson 17/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done, great to have been in the last class with you when you finished this super human achievement! Donation by clare magness 16/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Belated congratulations. Well done. Donation by robin tutty 16/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done, Sarah Donation by Jane 15/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done - sorry for being so late to donate! Donation by Bridget Bolton 14/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hope all went well. Donation by Janet Warwick 14/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Diane Berry 14/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope it went well! Donation by Stephen Gibbs 12/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Looking forward to joining you on your last session... Well done Sarah - a super amount raised for a great cause. Namaste ;) Donation by Jane van Marken 10/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Andrew Blankfield 10/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Sarah! Donation by Andrew Evans 10/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!! Donation by Seb, Karen, Fred and Edith 10/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck - hoping you are not just a small puddle on floor by end of day:-) namaste xx Donation by Cheryl Kirk 09/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Sarah Donation by Jonathan Fife 09/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best! Donation by Alan Hodgson 08/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by matthew stemp 08/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Looking forward to seeing you levitate your way through partners' conference! Donation by David Gollancz 08/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by James Talbot 07/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Great cause - good luck with the challange! Donation by Len Richardson 04/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Richard Temple 04/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Donation by Robert Shooter 03/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best! Donation by Andrew Lucas 03/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A good cause - well done Sarah. Donation by Roger Sargologo 03/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by PAUL mCNEIL 03/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good for you Sarah. Best wishes from all at Salt & Light Donation by Salt & Light Charitable Settlement 02/09/09	£25.00
	Donation by Neil Gilroy 18/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Sarah! Love Lisa & Phil xx Donation by LISA NORTON 13/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck from everyone at James Baxter Capital Management Ltd Donation by James Baxter Capital Management Ltd 12/08/09	£50.00
	Donation by John Tunnicliffe 10/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,225.00
Offline donations:	£679.50
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£324.36

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