Alan Moss

Action Against Heartburn

Fundraising for OPA Cancer Charity
£520
raised of £5,000 target
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Action Against Heartburn, 13 April 2012
Participants: Action Against Heartburn
OPA Cancer Charity

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We Raise awareness of these cancers to support patients, carers & families

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Action Against Heartburn is a campaign by a group of charities who are promoting earlier diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer.   Persistent heartburn (acid reflux) - especially at night - is a sign of stomach acid splashing up into the oesophagus.   Over time this damages the cells lining the oesophagus and can lead to Barrett's Oesophagus, a condition that carries a risk of adenocarcinoma (70% of the UK's oesophageal cancer cases).  Read more about it by visiting www.actionagainstheartburn.org.uk

The OPA keep the money raised through this page specially reserved for our campaign.   The target of £35,000 will enable BMJ Learning to create a learning module for GPs and other health professionals to help them in their task of diagnosing cancer earlier.

 

 

 

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About the charity

OPA Cancer Charity

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For more than three decades, OPA Cancer Charity has fought against oesophageal and gastric cancers, raising awareness about the dangers of persistent heartburn, Barrett’s oesophagus and acid reflux (GORD). We support patients, caregivers and their families.

Donation summary

Total raised
£520.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£20.00
Offline donations
£500.00

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