Karen Hill

Karen's "now to be" a head shave

Fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer Action
£2,041
raised of £1,000 target
by 45 supporters
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In memory of Jo Hammond
Pancreatic Cancer Action

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RCN in England & Wales 1137689, Scotland SC049777
We focus on early diagnosis and awareness to improve survival of pancreatic cancer

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On 7 April 2016 my 'favourite' friend, Jo, sadly passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. Jo was 50 yrs young, married to the lovely Russ and a fabulous Mum to Kayla, Chelsea, Spike and Alfie and Mum in Law to Matt. She was also my best friend and scrabble buddy. We were all extremely fortunate in the care that Jo received, it gave us a very precious 26 more months with her in our lives. That meant a hell of a lot of scrabble games :-)

Throughout those months Jo was an inspiration and we were able to talk openly about our fears and we were extremely blessed to have shared so many more hugs, tears, laughter and love with her. Jo held our hands throughout and prepared us all for a life without her.

Pancreatic Cancer is in the top 9 of the "killer" cancers and once found, it is more often stage 4 and terminal. Life expectancy rates have not changed in the last 40 years and Cancer Research gives only 1% of its funds towards the research for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.  

In honour of Jo there will be numerous other things going on...including Bank Holiday weekend at my place of work - Tescos, Goring Road.

Date to be confirmed for head shave....watch this space

Thank you all for your support!


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About the charity

Pancreatic Cancer Action

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RCN in England & Wales 1137689, Scotland SC049777
Pancreatic Cancer Action is the only UK charity dedicated to saving lives through early diagnosis. Pancreatic cancer is the 5th biggest cancer killer and the 10th most common cancer in the UK. Your support means we can continue to raise awareness of the symptoms to ensure early diagnosis.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,040.04
+ £165.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£820.49
Offline donations
£1,219.55

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