Raised: 67%
Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,332.50
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My story

 

Have you ever been sunburnt? Or know anyone who has?

Thought so...well, did you know that just one case of sunburn can double your risk of skin cancer?

And did you know that the South-west has the highest level of skin cancer in England with 211 deaths between 2003-2006? (And it's on the increase....)

Do you want to do something about this killer which is now the second most common cancer in the 15 - 35 age group?

Welcome to the SunSafe fundraising page!! Sunsafe has had a huge impact across Cornwall this summer, taking the van from one end of the county to the other to promote safety in the sun. We've been reminding people of why it's important to avoid excessive UV exposure and sunburn: it increases your risk of skin cancer! We've also been equpping people with the knowledge they need to spot the signs of skin cancer early. With more than 50 events attended, 6 drop in mole clinics to increase early diagnosis and primary schools visits to educate the youngest, most vunerable skins, we hope we've done a lot to change attitudes and save lives in Cornwall.

Now it's time to look to the future! We've got so much more work to do. Skin cancer is on the increase, with Melanoma, the deadliest form, claiming 211 lives in the South-west alone between 2003 and 2006. We want to turn this around, but we have to buy ourselves more time to continue this work and reach more people. So Jo Pope, Jess Tyrell, Janine Beaton, Clare Hughes, Sam Williams and myself, Cecilia Shakerley  are running 13.1 miles to raise money to give something back to Harry Townsend, who provided the majority of the funding for the first phase of 'SunSafe in Cornwall'. Are we mad?! Maybe -the training is tough and we're not even halfway there yet - but we feel this is important for Cornwall - for the future of our children, people who work outside everyday, and everyone who enjoys the great outdoors we have here. Our team is made up of Treliske skin cancer nurses, SunSafe campaigners, and those who have experienced bereavment due to Melanoma: We know saving skin from sun damage saves lives! Please give generously so we can continue this important work. Anything from a penny to a hundred pounds will make a difference. A big thank you from the SunSafe team xxx

 

Donation by Sam's sponsors 07/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Catherine's sponsors 07/11/09  

£400.00 + £112.82 Gift Aid

Well done Samuel! Lots of love from the Nonsenses xxx Donation by Ang 27/10/09  

Well done, Sam! We kenw you could do it! Really looking forward to seeing you all next week. X x Donation by Aras, Craig and Edward xxx 23/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Cissy Donation by Janet Downes 15/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Cis! Donation by Suzanne Finnegan 11/10/09  

£5.00

To Sam and friends. With our love from Hong Kong Donation by Jackie and CM 08/10/09  

£50.00

Good luck and hope it doesn't rain! Lots of love The Bromilows Donation by Melanie Bromilow 07/10/09  

Donation by Sarita McKinlay 06/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK FROM ALL OF US! Donation by andrea gane 06/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Sam. See if you can beat Ian's best time - should be a piece of cake. Donation by Chris Mitchell 05/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Sam and everyone. xxx Donation by Sally Goddard 29/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

good luck bird Donation by rosa levin 29/09/09  

£10.00

Darling Cissy, wishing you the very best of luck. Hope to see you soon! Lots of love Luce xxx Donation by Lucy Phillips 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Daniel Hands 27/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

13 miles in cornwall - can't be more gruelling than Twister in Hyde Park - bon courage! Donation by Tricia Burbridge 25/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go Sam, run like the wind. Lots of love Katie, Mark and Sam XXX Donation by Mark, Katie & Sam 25/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Only a half marathon ? Slacking. Good luck Neil x. Donation by Neil Hunt 25/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it Sam. we'll be thinking of you loads of love xxx Donation by Jane Johnson 24/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Gambatte Cecilia! Donation by Annie Gayner 23/09/09  

£10.00

Cecilia: orandum est ut sit mens sana corpore sano Donation by John Mullan 23/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I am also donating the mystical running powers of the antelope! Donation by Colin Gauntlett 21/09/09  

£7.50

Thought I would get you to a round £400 :) good luck with the run!!!!! Donation by Felicity Burbridge 21/09/09  

£45.00

Good Luck to all. Donation by Susan Shakerley 21/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck Sam! Donation by Louise Husband 12/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

To Sam and the team! With my love. Donation by Jenny (Green) from the North! 08/09/09  

£50.00

Good luck with the run! Donation by Sue and Chris Lewis 06/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

So lovely to see you all at the weekend. Sam, good luck - you CAN DO IT!!!! love Claire, Laurie and Fraser xxx Donation by claire Mowbray 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

For my friend Becca with love and happy memories and with hope of this fantastic work preventing anyone else suffering in the same way xx Donation by Rachel Woodcock 30/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Libby 29/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,332.50
  Offline donations: £0.00
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