Finding the right wedding venue for a dream wedding can be difficult at the best of times, yet for one couple affected by sarcoma, getting married at a hospice in Sussex turned out to be ‘the best
Alex and his family have been tireless fundraisers over the last couple of years, raising over £10,000 through a race night, quizzes, raffles and the London-Brighton cycle by his aunt, Kaye Gawn, in September 2015. “We are now so determined to raise as much money as possible to try and help other people in similar situations to my dad.
Sarcoma UK launches clinical trials hub for people living with sarcoma, offering a range of information and advice on what trials are, if they are for you, how to take part and, crucially, a list of current clinical trials in the UK.
While no stranger to running, the Virgin Money London Marathon will be Piers Hollier’s first. He wants to use his run to get two messages out about sarcoma. “If something doesn’t feel right in your body, see a doctor. You could feel like you’re in perfectly good health, but, like Rachel, my wife, you could have sarcoma”.
A diagnosis of sarcoma is not what most newlyweds have to face, but as Sarah and James Read prepare for the first Black Tie & Sparkle Ball, it’s clear that they are not most newlyweds.
Between now and 22 April, we'll be introducing you to Bec and the other members of #TeamSarcoma running the Virgin Money London Marathon. Bec is one of 68 champions (so far) who, by pounding the streets, will help Sarcoma UK being aboutabout enormous change to the lives of sarcoma patients, their friends and families.
Zoe Conway and Baroness Liz Sugg organised a hugely memorable quiz night in memory of Chris, who was Principal Private Secretary to the then Prime Minister, David Cameron, with the proceeds going to Sarcoma UK. Family, friends and colleagues gathered to take part but also to remember Chris.
