2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 all went off with a bang, and our one-night-only event is returning once again!

Our Dad was diagnosed in early February 2017 with Mouth Cancer and underwent a 12 hour operation on the 28th February 2017 in which they removed the tumour from the floor of his mouth under his tongue, his teeth, over 100 lymph nodes and the front on his tongue. Additionally, several weeks later he underwent 6.5 weeks of radiotherapy. Our Dad was left with considerable difficulties after his treatment from difficulty in communicating, poor mental wellbeing and never gained the ability to eat anything more than a liquid diet.

Just over 14 months, on the 11th May the was dealt the devastating blow that he had metastases in his liver and more profoundly in his lungs, that was not curable. Despite starting life prolonging chemotherapy, our Dad sadly passed away on the 12th June, just 32 days after his terminal diagnosis. Understandably, this left the family shaken and shocked.

It was not until after our Dad died that we became aware of the Mouth Cancer foundation. It is a small charity however does some great work at trying to raise awareness, educating and promoting the early detection of mouth cancer as well as supporting those who have it. The one thing our Dad would often comment on was the lack of knowledge about Mouth Cancer and how he had no one to confide in that had or was experiencing similar issues. It is an illness that is very much displayed at all times, particularly in his case in which it changed his whole facial appearance.

Our next event will be a Christmas Party Night and will take place on 5th December 2026, and our next Charity Ball is scheduled for 17th June 2028.

Across our four events, we have raised so far an incredible £56,270.89 for the Mouth Cancer Foundation. This outstanding achievement has enabled the charity to continue supporting patients and their families while increasing awareness and education among medical professionals, dental teams and the wider public.

The funds raised have provided a huge boost to such a small yet incredibly important charity. They have helped to strengthen patient support services, improve awareness and education, from healthcare professionals to everyday members of the public and support the Foundation's mission to become the leading charity dedicated to protecting patients' voices.

One particularly remarkable initiative funded by the charity allows patients to have their voices digitally recorded and preserved. In the unfortunate circumstances where they lose the ability to speak, this technology enables them to continue communicating using their own voice.

This year, we would love to raise another significant amount to help continue funding the Mouth Cancer Foundation and the fantastic work carried out by its small but dedicated team.

Earlier this year, thanks to the money raised through our events, the charity launched the Mouth Cancer Foundation Gordon Hills Grant. This initiative allows patients and survivors to apply for funding towards a wide range of wellbeing and recovery services, including lymphatic drainage therapy, counselling sessions and much more.

This grant will go a long way in helping patients and survivors navigate treatment, recovery and life beyond cancer.