In January 2023, our colleague Molly Midgley-Hellend, was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, a rare and often incurable form of cancer affecting 200,000 people globally. Due to the rarity of this cancer, there is a real lack of funding and consequently, limited research. Long term outcomes for people living with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma tend to be poor.

Sadly, Molly died in February 2024, just one year after her initial diagnosis. Whilst undergoing harsh treatment she had the bravery and strength to use her story to raise awareness and over £53,000 for a small charity.

Molly was looked after by an amazing team at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield. As such, we are doing what we can to help raise vital funds to support them. Team Molly has raised over £80,000 so far and all donations on this page (which is linked to Team Molly's page) are directed to Molly's oncologist, who can use the money to help push for better treatments and increase the chances for ACC patients.

Last year SHMA & Lime helped Team Molly's effort by walking the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, Quiz Nights, running countless races and hosting and attending a variety of events.

In addition to the main Team Molly events, our plans for 2026 include:

- Running in the Sheffield Half Marathon (March)

- Running in the Paris Marathon (April)

- Hosting a Charity Golf Day at Hallowes (Dronfield) in June

- Skydive (yes... Anna is jumping out of a plane) (May / June TBC)

- Hosting a Charity Bake Sale (Cubo, Sheffield) (June TBC)

- Running in the Sheffield 10k (September)

- Running in the York Marathon (October)

- QuizMass (December TBC)

- Walking the National 3 Peaks (Summer 2027 TBC)

- BIG SECRET FUNDRAISER IN SUMMER 2027

and so on...

Please help us honour our colleague, Molly, by donating to raise funds to help improve outcomes for those living with ACC.

#InItTogether #TeamMolly