Autumn 2011 - Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal

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Registered Charity Number: 1075308
FOCUS
ON FUNDRAISING
www.yorkshirecancercentre.org.uk
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YCC Appeal – the official fundraising arm of St. James’s Institute of Oncology
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
• 2011 – Year of Radiotherapy • Projects Funded • Community Fundraising • Spotlight on Staff
• India Trek Success • Leeds 10k 2011 • Gala Day • September Ball
YCC • FOCUS ON FUNDRAISING • AUTUMN 2011 • YCC • FOCUS ON FUNDRAISING • AUTUMN 2011 • YCC
Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal,
Fundraising Department, Level 7, Bexley Wing,
St. James’s Institute of Oncology,
Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
T: 0113 206 8444 or 0113 206 8620
E: [email protected]
PM PAYS FLYING VISIT
TO BEXLEY WING
Prime Minister David Cameron paid a surprise visit to
St James’s in August, taking time to include patients and
staff at St James’s Institute of Oncology in Bexley Wing.
Dear Friends & Supporters
As always, we’re extremely grateful to you all for continued support throughout a difficult
fundraising year.
You have helped us to fund all items on our Wish List and enabled us to extend even
greater support for our cancer patients throughout St James’s Institute of Oncology.
Patients continue to benefit from some wonderful new techniques that have been
introduced especially in radiotherapy physics where there has been an incredible increase
Sheila O’Shea
Appeal Director
Yorkshire Cancer Centre
in patient planning numbers this year. With a little help from the YCC Appeal Fund,
purchase of a powerful planning system workstation has enabled greater improvement in
patient radiotherapy treatment - making a vast difference to our cancer patients. You can
find out more on page 31.
The PM who was accompanied by the Secretary of State
for Health, Andrew Lansley, spent time with patients and
staff on Wards 95 and 96. Mr Cameron commented during
With Christmas just around the corner, our new selection of quality cards are already on
his tour that he was particularly impressed by positive
sale and we hope you will choose from our bespoke selection of cards where proceeds will
comments about the level of care as well as the food quality
be used to directly benefit patient ‘Home Comforts’ here at St James’s Institute of Oncology.
and service in the wing.
Our international treks and cycles are increasing in popularity with Inca Trail and Italian
Three Volcanoes planned for 2012 and of course we still encourage participation in our less
strenuous bespoke events: Gala Day, Atrium concerts and the September Ball.
We are keeping abreast with enhancements to existing YCC-funded projects; radiotherapy
equipment, clinical oncology and health research; expansion of current patient ‘home
comforts’ and the arts and gardens projects.
We hope you will continue to support us in whatever way you can as we look forward to
another challenging year in 2012.
Very best wishes
Yours sincerely
Appeal Director
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RECENTLY-FUNDED ‘HOME COMFORTS’
PROJECTS FOR BEXLEY WING PATIENTS
How your donations helped make all the difference this year
BLADDER SCANNER
FOR WARD 98
Rise recliners & TVs for
Nightingale
Senior Sister, Jenny Fielding
(R) and staff Nurse, Danielle
Harrison (L) are delighted
with the new bladder
scanner for Ward 98. Senior
Sister Eunice Redknapp
who made the funding
application said: “We are
so grateful to the Appeal
Fund and to the generous
donation from Leeds-based
international accountancy
firm, BDO Stoy Hayward. It’s
an invaluable machine that
we can share with other
wards in the Wing. Our
sincere thanks to BDO for
their generous donation.”
Patient Ivana Agaoglu is photographed using one
of the new rise-recliners while she receives her
chemotherapy treatment. Staff Nurse, Ian Marshall
ensures that Ivana is comfortable.
Senior Sister Ev Tatham says that, “Patients in the
Nightingale Unit are delighted with the new TV/
radios and rise-recliner chairs purchased through
the YCC Appeal Fund.”
ECG Machine For Westmoreland
Outpatients
First Patient To Use The New Specially
Designed Craniospinal Board
Young adult patient, Liam Cook, kindly agreed to be
photographed whilst preparing for his radiotherapy treatment.
Julie Povall, Medical Physicist approached Yorkshire Cancer
Centre Appeal with a simple request: “No bespoke couch has
yet been designed for paediatric and young adult patients,
but our technicians here (in consultation with our medical
physicists and radiographers) have decided to build their own!
Can you give us the money please?”
The new couch, which is now complete, ensures greater
comfort and accuracy in radiotherapy delivery - and it also
means that young patients will not need to be face down
throughout treatment - thereby alleviating anxiety and stress.
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APPROVED ‘HOME COMFORTS’ WISH LIST 2011/12
The Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal funds those ‘extras’ that do not fall within NHS budgets.
Thanks to your generosity, we have met all our ‘Wish List’ commitments during 2011.
WARD/DEPT
ITEM
COST
General SJUH
Intra-operative ultrasound machine to be used for laparoscopic liver cancer & for open
liver surgery (this machine has a probe for bubble contrast - an advance on what can be
seen with normal scans)
36,140.00
Oncology Day Unit
Nightingale
4 x Wall-mounted televisions for patients in waiting areas (incl brackets & fitting costs)
2,725.87
Ward 93
2 x Rise-recliner Chairs for use by patients receiving radioiodine ablation treatment in
isolation rooms (attending up to 5 days)
1,180.00
Ward 82
2 x Rise-Recliner Chairs for patient comfort during prolonged hospital stay
2 x Mattresses for patient visitor camp beds
2,370.00
240.00
Paediatric Radiotherapy
Scale Model Linear Accelerators to aid in the preparation for younger children who
require radiotherapy. Planning & ‘treating’ their Barbie dolls helps to reduce fear before
treatment is carried out on themselves
5,351.68
Paediatric Radiotherapy
‘Little Tykes Cozy Coupe’ - to help make visits to the machines more fun for children reduces stress & anxiety
44.99
Princess Royal Radiotherapy 10 X Valley Cushions for patients receiving radiotherapy to the pelvic area - to provide
Review Clinic
pressure-relief & additional comfort while in hospital & travelling to appointments
1,550.00
Radiotherapy
iBEAM Extension Couches for patient comfort & to aid accurate patient immobilisation
during delivery of high quality radiotherapy
Radiotherapy
7 X Support Mattresses - Radiotherapy treatment couches are rigid carbon fibre boards
which are inflexible (to ensure reproducible patient positioning for accurate treatment
delivery). Foam mattresses will provide cushioning & support and make treatment better
tolerated for patients who require additional padding (e.g. in lumbar spine region)
Radiotherapy Physics
2,566.68
5,526.34
Patient Hotel
Duvets, Quilts & Duvet covers to enhance the patient experience & to ensure availability
of freshly laundered linen - all items comply with health & safety, flame retardant,
reversible, anti-microbial protection
Senior Sister, Jo Jones (second from L) was especially
delighted to take delivery of the ECG* machine. “Both my
parents have been to St James’s Institute of Oncology,” Jo
says, “And our whole family was so impressed with the high
level of care, they wanted to give something back through
that donation.”
CNS Offices
Teaching Model & educational materials to enable teaching to be conducted without
the need to disturb patients who require trachesotomy
Medical Illustration
Patient Information Literature to enable the development & continuous production of
information for patients which will help to alleviate anxiety & answer questions about
specific treatments
Also pictured (L to R): Staff Nurse, Louise Mellen, Staff Nurse,
Laura Coates, and Clinical Support Worker, Bev Gerrity.
High Dependency Unit
Chemotherapy
delivery/Oncology
& Physics
Non-Surgical Oncology
713.40
Manufacture (in-house by RT Technical Services) of Carbon Fibre Arm support
extensions to provide additional support to patients & maintain comfort to ensure
consistency & reproducibility of setup whilst receiving radiotherapy
A substantial donation from the Oddy family to the YCC
Appeal Fund made it possible to purchase several items of
medical equipment for Westmoreland Unit.
*ECG (electrocardiogram) is a test that measures the
electrical activity of the heart.
7,117.00
820.00
15,000.00
Interstitial Ring Tube for patients undergoing image-guided brachytherapy treatment
for cervical cancer
Upgrade of Oncentra Prostate Treatment Planning System Hardware to allow utilisation of
software advances in imaging & dose-planning optimisation modules; this will minimise
the risk to patients under general anaesthetic & advanced imaging & optimisation will
allow doses to be boosted & analysed in specified sections of the prostate
4,412.00
Lift-Tilt Recliner Chairs, Mood Lamps, portable CD players/headphones, bright wall
clocks for each bed space, framed pictures to create a more homely, relaxing & less
clinical environment for patients on the Unit
4,442.00
Complete Nauticus Kit is a real-time tip placement for central venous catheters
designed for accurate guidance & tip placement - especially beneficial for patients who
will continue chemotherapy treatment at home. The device prevents previously spent
time waiting for x-ray confirmation readings; saves cost of x-ray; prevents patient
exposure to radiation
Suggestion Boxes for Wards for patients to leave comments and suggestions about
improvements to their care
5,000.00
8,700.00
581.75
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TEAM INDIA TREK 2011 RAISES AN
UNPRECEDENTED £72,645.00 FOR YCC!
Twenty-two trekkers from all over Yorkshire enjoyed
the trip of a lifetime when they ventured into the
Himalayas for ‘an unforgettable adventure’.
“The cheerfulness and enthusiasm of the YCC
team together with efficient and excellent
organisation made the whole experience very
rewarding on every level.” - Kay Nicholson
“Don’t think about it, just do it! You will not
regret one moment. Make the commitment,
enjoy the fundraising and enjoy the whole
experience. It will be one of the best things
you ever do.” - Kevin Pickering
“The great team at YCC were fully
supportive and pro-active. They
valued all our efforts at fundraising
for an extremely worthy cause and
organised the trip of a lifetime.
Thank you YCC.” - Dave Lyon
“A wonderful experience that totally
exceeded all our expectations. It was a
privilege to be part of a team dedicated to
raising money for such a worthy cause. A
life-changing journey!” - Catriona Lyon
“Take the plunge.
It’s a worthwhile
cause and a
mind- blowing
experience.”
- John Ackroyd
“The fundraising, training and
challenge take preparation
and determination but are
all well worth it so you
can get so much from the
experience.” - Kim Bowra
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“From start to finish the trek far exceeded anything
I was expecting. I gained so much physically and
mentally. Superbly organised throughout. Amazing
- savour every moment!” - Darren Tyas
“Train hard, go with the flow and keep
smiling and you will have the experience
of a lifetime.” - Sarah Routledge
Thank you YCC India Trek Team 2011 for all your fantastic efforts
over the past eighteen months. Congratulations to you all!
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F ocus on S taff
2011 - The Year of Radiotherapy
- Open Days at St James’s
Julie Owens - Radiotherapy Manager
‘Keeping Leeds at the forefront
in Radiotherapy delivery’
Leading our team of Radiographers at St James’s Institute
of Oncology, Julie Owens became head of department as
Radiotherapy Manager earlier this year. Her key role is
‘demanding, challenging, exciting but entirely rewarding.’
❝We must ensure that
we meet the demands for
radiotherapy treatment in a
safe and timely way. It is also
imperative that we facilitate
research and development in
radiotherapy in conjunction
with multi-disciplinary teams,
to keep Leeds at the forefront
on radiotherapy delivery.
❞
Responsibility for managing a large Radiotherapy Department
that delivers treatment to around 400 patients per day is an
enormous task. “Our team here in Bexley Wing is the best
that anyone could wish for,” Julie says of her team. “Yes the
demands are great, always challenging, but we strive to deliver
the best service available throughout the county. Our facilities
are among the best in Europe and we are very proud of that.”
Julie believes that we’ve got a huge amount of expertise
and enthusiasm amongst all staff in Leeds, underpinned by
excellent environment and the very latest equipment to ensure
delivery of high quality treatment. Julie says: “I am very proud
to be a part of a proactive and enthusiastic Radiotherapy team
who put patients first and foremost - that’s something we will
always work hard to achieve as a close-knit team - the very
best in patient care.”
Celebrating 100 years of progress in radiotherapy
One hundred years ago this year, Marie Curie won
her second Nobel Prize for her work on radium.
To celebrate this landmark, a multi-disciplinary
team of staff at St James’s Institute of Oncology
set about raising public awareness in radiotherapy
to help improve understanding of the value of
radiotherapy for cancer treatment and cure.
Open Days were organised jointly by Radiotherapy
radiographers, nurses and patient representatives and
invitations issued to patients, staff and local people to
come and learn about progress and radiotherapy services
available in Leeds.
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Reverend Alan Taylor
visited the centre as well as Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Charitable Foundation Chairman, Councillor Bernard Atha,
OBE and many visitors came to view the various displays
throughout the department.
Radiotherapy Manager, Julie Owens said: “We feel that
the Year of Radiotherapy has been incredibly successful we had a very encouraging number of visitors attending
our Open Days and we’re delighted with the amount of
enquiries we’ve received from people wanting to know
more about our treatments here at St James’s.”
Radiotherapy has a key part to play in treating and curing
around 40 per cent of all cancers so it’s vital there is good,
fast access to this service.
Lack of public awareness about radiotherapy’s importance
in treating cancer is having a serious impact on providing
world-class treatment for the UK.
As the population ages, cancer rates are expected to
increase. Planning for the future is vital if the health
service is going to meet the increased demand for
radiotherapy.
A recent survey showed that the general public rate
other cancer treatments – surgery, chemotherapy or
targeted drugs – higher than radiotherapy as cutting edge
treatments. However, radiotherapy is more targeted than
chemotherapy, less invasive than surgery, and is the most
cost effective method of treating cancer.
Both Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) and Intensity
Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) are increasingly used as a
routine treatment approach in St James’s, with both helping
to target and treat cancer more accurately than ever
before. This should help increase cure rates and minimise
side effects. Radiotherapy will continue to help improve
outcomes for cancer patients for the foreseeable future.
Julie qualified as a Therapy Radiographer in 1987, progressing
to a BSc in 1993 and her MA in Independent Practice in
Healthcare from the University of Leeds in 2004.
She first joined Leeds Teaching Hospitals in 1990 as a junior
radiographer and worked at Cookridge Hospital, which
was then the regional centre for radiotherapy treatment in
Yorkshire. She practiced in a variety of roles, including Clinical
Superintendent in Radiotherapy pre-treatment, taking over
the Macmillan Radiographer Specialist role between 2000 and
2004. Before taking on her present role she was appointed as
Department Superintendent in Radiotherapy in 2004.
During that time, Julie also managed to raise ‘three wonderful,
young adults’. She enjoys walking in the Dales, camping,
dinner with family and friends and more recently she has
taken up Zumba!
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The Arts Programme
at Bexley Wing
The Arts programme in Bexley Wing is funded by
Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal donations. This supports
a programme of arts to enhance the environment for
patients, visitors and staff.
The Atrium Gallery Programme
The Performance Programme
A Touch of Inspiration
The vibrant Inspiration Choir, who describe themselves
as having ‘a passion for celebrating the power of song’
have visited Bexley Wing on several occasions.
The choir, who are based in Leeds and Newcastle,
recently performed in the Atrium and definitely lived
up to their name, giving an inspiring performance for
patients and visitors. They have contributed £2,500 to
the funds required to purchase a fabulous grand piano
for the wing. The remaining funds were provided by an
external grant from The Fellowship House & Pontefract
Lane Friends’ Adult School Trust and Yorkshire Cancer
Centre Appeal Fund.
The Arts programme has three
main elements:
This programme provides four exhibitions per year in the
main entrance to Bexley Wing. Through this programme
the hospital has been able to develop close links with the
Leeds Museums and Galleries service and Leeds University
Arts School to showcase local art and themes.
The piano is now housed in the Atrium with the aim to
create a melodic, warm and welcoming atmosphere for
patients and visitors coming into the wing.
Front of house staff, Carol Grace & Frank Farley try out the new arrival
Pianists are invited to play whenever they have some
spare time. Many members of staff have already
shown how talented they are, playing in their lunch break
or after work. The piano also offers a better sound and
more professional feel for the Bexley Wing Performing
Arts programme which schedules free concerts during the
week with a variety of artists as well as some special YCC
fundraising concerts during the year.
Patients and their relatives have been enjoying the new
addition to the atrium:
“We weren’t expecting live music coming into a hospital. It’s
just wonderful” and
“It has managed to relax me before going for my treatment,
which I didn’t think was possible.”
The Bexley Wing Arts Steering Group, who co-ordinate the
performance programme for Bexley Wing, would like to
thank all those whose donations made the piano purchase
possible. It is already making a difference to people’s
experience of coming into the wing.
Funding has supported a wide variety of musicians on a
regular basis who perform in the Atrium for our patients,
visitors and staff.
Enhancements to the hospital environment for patients
Arts funding is vital to our ongoing commitment to provide
the best environment for our patients. Recent projects have
included the artwork scheme for the High Dependency
Unit, which has been welcomed by both patients and staff.
Patients can often view HDU as quite a frightening place
and the artwork scheme throughout the unit has now
provided a more soothing environment as well as adding
some valuable signposting.
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T he L eeds 10 K
The 2011 event was supported by over 100 runners
representing YCC - raising over £10k (so far) for the
cancer centre.
The 5th Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10k Run For All was another
fantastic sporting event for people of all abilities and we
were proud that so many YCC supporters braved the streets
of Leeds in the rain to raise funds for their chosen charity.
Joining the 11,000-strong field this year were staff
members from Ward 61 at St James’s Hospital and two
teams from Medical Physics in Bexley Wing.
Corporate team support came from Redmayne Bentley and
Westward Care Ltd.
Staff at stockbroker Redmayne-Bentley offices in Leeds
nominated Yorkshire Cancer Centre as their charity of the
year for 2011. “YCC won with an overwhelming majority!”
Investment Manager, Carolyn Black said.
“Two teams from Redmayne-Bentley participated in the Leeds
10k and in addition to ad-hoc non-uniform days, monthly
super-draws in the office, collections boxes at events and
donations for our old furniture ahead of our recent office
move, they have so far raised £1,500 for the Appeal.”
Team Redmayne-Bentley
Carolyn added: “Sadly, there are not many people at
Redmayne-Bentley who have not been touched by this
indiscriminate disease. These people all have their own
stories and many have direct and indirect experiences of the
Yorkshire Cancer Centre at St James’s Hospital.”
The Big Fun Run
Our hero!
A multiple sclerosis patient undertook the
Fun Run in support of Yorkshire Cancer
Centre in his wheelchair. Dan McIntyre
who beat colon cancer when he was first
diagnosed in 2001 and who last year was
again receiving treatment - this time for
prostate cancer - made this incredible effort
to support the Yorkshire Cancer Centre
where he was treated.
Dan undertook the Roundhay Park Fun Run
in his wheelchair and raised over £130 for
YCC. A fantastic achievement!
Thank you Dan.
Carolyn, who is also in training for the Great South Run in
October continued: “The new YCC facility is amazing and
staff are great treating cancer patients and their families
with the utmost kindness and respect at very difficult times.
If we can help ensure that this facility continues to expand
and is able to treat more people and ultimately assist in
stamping out all forms of this disease, then we will work
very hard to do so throughout the year.”
‘Team Walk/Run 61’
A ‘game’ team from Ward 61 at St James’s put their
best foot forward to participate in the Leeds 10k this
year. They raised their fitness levels and £300 for
their Ward.
Pictured together before the race are Team Members:
Lucy Whiting, Cathy Bishop, Keely Robson, Erika
McGinnes, Emma Goodlad, Collette Campbell, Claire
Muscroft, Lindsay Hutchinson, Jodie Hill and
Sakena Williams.
Caring for Yorkshire Cancer Centre
- more corporate support
A gallant team of ten staff members from Westward
Care Limited braved the wet streets of Leeds and
completed the Run For All 10k in ‘steamy’ spirit!
The crew trained really hard to participate and they
(and YCC) were delighted with their none too wet
result of £1,053 for the appeal.
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Thanks to all our runners and walkers for
their fantastic achievement!
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HAVING A BALL
Another fantastic result - raising £32,000
Celebrating our 15th consecutive event
September Ball 2011 Success
Almost 300 guests attended the glamorous Yorkshire
Cancer Centre’s annual cancer charity Ball at the
Majestic Hotel in Harrogate.
The event, which is now in its 15th year, raised over
£32k for St James’s Institute of Oncology in Leeds.
Guests were wowed throughout the evening - starting
with champagne reception and scrumptious meal,
followed by spectacular cabaret entertainment
from Mike Sterling - star of the London West End
production of Phantom of the Opera in addition to
performances from the ever-popular Abba Fever
tribute group.
Two fantastic auctions, a Grand Raffle and Fun Casino
helped to boost funds and supporters danced the rest
of the night away to the Nightjars before departing
following early morning breakfast.
YCC Appeal Director Sheila O’Shea said: “All charities
are struggling in these challenging times and we
didn’t think we’d match, let alone exceed, last year’s
income. Thanks to our sponsors, patrons and loyal
supporters, the Intra-operative Ultrasound machine
(used for laparoscopic liver cancer surgery) can now
be purchased and will be of tremendous benefit to our
cancer patients here at St James’s Institute
of Oncology.”
The 2012 Yorkshire Cancer Centre September Ball
will be on Saturday 29th September in Harrogate.
By kind permission of Ackrill Media Group (Adrian Murray photographer), Yorkshire Post Newspapers (Graham Lindley photographer) and Roland Fawcett Photography
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Another wonderful community
event at Roundhay Park raising over
£4,000 for the Appeal Fund.
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Our Community Fundraisers
Helping us to reach our target all for the benefit of cancer patients
Target Ben Nevis
Carol Martin and Pete Denton scaled Ben Nevis to raise funds for
the hospital where both their dads received treatment. Friends
Tom Mace and George Denton passed away within months of
each other last year. Carol and Pete wanted to do something
challenging in their memory. They raised £1036 for Paediatric
Radiotherapy in Bexley Wing.
Mud, Sweat and Tears
http://www.justgiving.com/Andy-Dodman0
Two Leeds men are braving mud, sweat and tears to raise funds
for Yorkshire Cancer Centre. Andy Dodman, Director of Human
Resources at the University of Sheffield, and Gary Butterfield, a
Personal Trainer, are keen, they say, to ‘support an ambitious charity
that impacts directly on individuals suffering from cancer, and
contributes to research which helps more people survive cancer.’
Over the next six months they will be participating in a
variety of physical challenges and events, most being slightly
unconventional. They’ve already completed: Summer Tough Guy
in July; Total Warrior in August; Hellrunner - Hell up North in
September and the Harewood Trail 10 miler.
Many congratulations to Eleanor on her Guinness Book of Records
achievement and to Mr & Mrs Gallon - with love from all at YCC.
Still to come are: Leeds Abbey Dash 10km (November);
Hellrunner: Hell down South (also in November) and Chevin
Chase Trail Run (Boxing Day); Winter Tough Guy (January
2012); Yorkshire Terrier Night Run (March 2012) and the Lake
Windermere Marathon (May 2012).
Their most exciting challenge to date has been participation in
the ‘Tough Guy’ event – which included a six-mile cross country
run, an obstacle course involving fire jumps, electric wires, barbed
wire and plenty of water and mud!
What will this daring duo do next? ‘The sky’s the limit’, as they say
themselves (mmmm.. now’s there’s a thought…)
The Justgiving page for the Mud, Sweat and Tears fundraising
challenge is http://www.justgiving.com/Andy-Dodman0.
You can follow their progress by visiting their dedicated Facebook
page of the same name (Mud, Sweat & Tears), and/or via their
Twitter account (@YCC_Challenges). Gary also keeps a blog on
www.garybpt.wordpress.com.
We wish them well in all their adventures in support of our
cancer patients.
‘Let’s Rock Cancer’ handed over a cheque for £887.67 as YCC
shared in the proceeds from various events organised by these
pro-active students.
Brant Clayton (pictured) and his sister Danielle (second R)
have been organising concerts for four years since their Mum
was diagnosed and has since sadly lost her battle with cancer.
The young students, helped by friend Sophie (R) came up from
Scunthorpe to present their cheque to Julie Owens (L) Head
of Radiotherapy.
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Eleanor said: “My friend Dianne spoke very highly of the centre
and the comforts it provided. She made a full recovery as did Jane
(another friend) and returned to work only last week looking very
well, so I said I would like to do something to help those who
helped her and she and Jane both nominated YCC as their chosen
charity. This was my ninth marathon and second in fancy dress
(I ran it as Supergirl in 2008!).”
However, Eleanor’s handsome groom Russell, caught up with his
runaway bride in July (when she walked down the aisle at a more
sedate pace) and the happy couple both said ‘I do’ on their perfect
wedding day.
To date, the duo have raised over £500 for Yorkshire Cancer
Centre, but they say: ‘the sky’s the limit’.
‘Let’s Rock Cancer’ Success
Eleanor Franks succeeded in her aim to enter the Guinness Book
of Records for ‘Fastest Marathon in a Wedding Dress’ - 4 hours
11 minutes 1 second - a world-breaking record!
Eleanor not only entered the Guinness Book of Records (page 252
in current edition) she also raised a fantastic £2,107 for YCC!
Andy’s wife, Sue, is Matron for Oncology at St James’s so he is
already well aware of the work undertaken for patients at
St James’s Institute of Oncology.
Andy and Gary have set themselves exciting challenges - they say
they will consider ‘anything that is unconventional, challenging
and physically gruelling!’
Guinness world record for
Runaway Bride…
Brant said: “We were really
impressed with this fantastic
building, in particular the
vastly improved amount of
space within the building and
the first rate facilities it has to
offer. It was also great having
been able to view one of the
new machines that the Appeal
has funded.
Eleanor and Russell on
their wedding day
Team PE’s ‘Wet ‘n’ Windy’ adventure
raises over £2k!
A gallant team of schoolteachers from Royds School in Oulton
braved the elements in August and completed a gruelling 80mile hike from Hull to Filey in support of two cancer charities Yorkshire Cancer Centre and Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Richard Sellers, Cat O’Connor, Jen Compson, Dave Angove, Lucy
Bendelow and Andy Beasley hiked from Hull to Filey in driving rain,
wind, some sun, and through ‘the pain of injuries’! Cat O’Connor,
whose father Paul is a patient, agreed with the team who all said:
“This is the hardest thing any of us have ever done, but because
of the dreadful weather conditions we all felt it was a fantastic
achievement afterwards and of course all in a great cause.”
Well done Teach!
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/teampeyorkshire
Runaway Bride breaks
into Guinness Book
Courage & Fortitude in
blustery Edinburgh
Ella’s Edinburgh Marathon raises £1,650 for YCC.
‘Wind and rain all the way’ is how Ella Roberts described
her challenge when she decided to undertake the Edinburgh
Marathon, ‘but I managed it in 4 hours 40 minutes’. What a girl!
You can read more at www.letsrockcancer.co.uk
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HORSFORTH GOLF CLUB PULLS OFF
MASTERSTROKE AFTER 20 YEARS OF
CANCER FUNDRAISING
Malton & Norton Golf
Club raise £1,500 for YCC
Ann Triffitt and club members agreed that
Yorkshire Cancer Centre and Yorkshire Air
Ambulance would ‘drive’ their fundraising
efforts during Ann’s year as Lady Captain of
Malton & Norton Golf Club. The Club raised a
fantastic £1,500 for Yorkshire Cancer Centre in
recognition of treatment and care received by
several members at the centre in recent months.
A Leeds golf club has left Yorkshire’s fight against cancer feeling
above par – after raising £220,000 over a 20 year period.
All the money generated since then has been as a result of its
annual charity am-am tournament. The inspiration behind the
event was Michael (Danny) Kitching, a Leeds businessman and a
member of the club, who wanted to honour his late wife who had
died of cancer. Sadly, Danny himself died earlier this year from
cancer before the 20th anniversary competition took place.
Ann said: “The support from club members has
been amazing - most of us know someone who
is currently receiving cancer treatment and
we wanted to show our solidarity and also our
appreciation to the Cancer Centre.”
One of the organisers of this year’s event, Margaret Gott, said:
“The event draws people from all over the country and is at the
very heart of the golf club’s life. All of us know someone whose
life has been touched by cancer and we are grateful for people’s
support over the last 20 years in helping us to raise so much
money for such a good cause. We estimate that some £220,000
has now been raised as a result of the competition.”
She added: “This year’s event was a fitting tribute to Danny as we
raised £15,000 from it – thanks to an anonymous donation, our
highest ever total.”
John Out-runs Mum Linda ….. and
Auntie Janette!
Wedding Bliss for Jess & Ollie
Newlyweds Jess and Ollie Seed were so grateful for the care that
Jess received during her illness that they asked family and friends to
make donations to support our appeal in lieu of wedding presents.
Ollie told us: “St James Institute of Oncology is where Jess
underwent all of her cancer treatment. A huge effort has been
made to turn ‘Jimmy’s’ into a world-class cancer centre and
they have managed to create a place that doesn’t actually feel
too much like a hospital! It goes without saying that Jimmy’s
has excellent equipment, facilities and staff but so much more
besides. Staff were all wonderful and did a fantastic job of looking
after us both throughout the treatment. We’re so grateful to our
family and friends for the amazing support they gave us and we’re
very happy to donate £2,255.00 to Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal
which raises funds for patients in the cancer wing.”
Warmest congratulations to Jess and Ollie from all of us at YCC!
Pictured with family and friends Jess & Ollie Seed on their big day
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The Great North Run is no stranger to the Beckwith family. Linda
Beckwith and her sister Janette Kitching have run the course
eleven times since their Dad was diagnosed at Cookridge Hospital
over twelve years ago.
Linda’s son, John, is now a patient and he too has taken on the
challenging marathon in support of Yorkshire Cancer Centre.
John is clearly very fit as he finished his first half marathon in just
1 hour, 34 minutes and 34 seconds. Linda has a great deal to be
proud of too as she finished in 2 hours 2 minutes!
“John is hoping to put all this behind him,” Linda says, “but he
really wanted to show his appreciation to the Cancer Centre team
for all their care throughout his treatment.”
Last year the family raised an astonishing £20k+ at the Coniston
Hotel fundraising event they organised to fund the videoconferencing equipment that has now been installed. John’s
consultant, Dr Dan Stark has said: “The equipment is invaluable
as it’s being used to keep the parts of the teams that cared for
John more closely linked now that we are on both sides of the
city. It can also be used to allow young people living with cancer
and its treatment to see the Multi Disciplinary Team meetings
where their care is discussed, in order to help them understand
the medical team and its processes. The team here in the Teenage
Cancer Unit send warmest congratulations to John, Linda and
Janette on their great achievement.”
John raised Great North Run sponsorship of £1,000 for the
Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal.
Laurie & Maura’s incredible £6,000
celebration!
Bargain hunters ‘profit’ Yorkshire
Cancer Centre
Warm-hearted patient Laurie Goodhand and his wife Maura
Healy decided to throw a charity party and auction to support the
work of St James’s Institute of Oncology. They were as delighted
as we were to raise an incredible £6,000+ from this one event.
Donations and all kinds of practical support poured in from wellwishers at Kirkthorpe Community Centre in Wakefield. Laurie
was already receiving treatment for prostate cancer when he was
further diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2010 and he cannot
speak highly enough of his treatment and care at the Centre.
Bargain Hunt participants Helen and Christopher Jarvis from Settle
made a ‘profit’ of £89.50 for the Appeal when they appeared on
the popular TV show, due to be screened this Autumn.
Pictured with Bargain Hunt presenter, Tim Wonnacott (R), they
thoroughly enjoyed their time in the spotlight and were very
pleased with the result for the charity.
Laurie pictured
with wife
Maura (R) and
fundraising
co-ordinator
Amy Jeffrey (L)
A Harris ‘Family Affair’
Esther and Mark Harris are
both very grateful to St James’s
Hospital and two members of
the family decided that they
would sign up for the London
Marathon this year to raise
funds for the Cancer Centre.
Mark, who is a Leeds City
Councillor representing
Moortown, told us: “It’s been
22 years since I was given my
life-saving surgery for thyroid
cancer and 21 years since my
first London Marathon. I owe
St James’s my life and now so
does my 22 year old daughter
Esther who was treated in
the Bexley Wing at St James’s
last November. Together with
Joe, my 19 year old son and
my good friend Dave Jackson,
we decided to raise funds to
support the cancer centre
in its wonderful work for
patients.”
Esther, who played her part
by becoming PR guru for the
running trio said she was
delighted with the £1,662.00
raised in sponsorship and
added: “I’m so proud of Dad,
Joe and Dave for undertaking
this extraordinary feat - they
were absolutely fantastic!”
Putting on the style for Yorkshire
Cancer Centre
Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Leeds held
their annual dinner dance in support of Yorkshire Cancer Centre
for the third consecutive year and raised a fabulous £2,005.
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VIVA ‘LEEDS-VEGAS’! ELVIS NIGHT
BOOSTS YORKSHIRE CANCER CHARITIES
PATIENT FOCUS
An Elvis charity night to boost Yorkshire’s fight against cancer has
raised a sum fit for The King.
More than 700 people attended the evening at Leeds Irish Centre
in support of the Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal at St James’s
Hospital, and the Breast Care Unit at Leeds General Infirmary.
Rebecca’s ‘Little’ Miracle
Rebecca Watson’s world was shattered when she was diagnosed with breast cancer
for the second time, aged just 27. She had already endured a gruelling course of
chemotherapy and had a mastectomy when she was 23.
And organiser, retired Leeds businessman Peter Smith, was left all
shook up by the generosity of guests as he handed over cheques
totaling more than £7,000.
Peter, who himself has beaten throat cancer, laid on the concert
in honour of two family members who both died from breast
cancer - Marjorie George, his wife’s mother, who died in 1992,
and Connie Smith, his sister-in-law, who died in January this
year. Another member of the family has also recently been
diagnosed with the disease.
It was also held to thank the doctors and nurses who helped
in the successful treatment – which included a revolutionary
operation - of Peter.
Guests parted with as much as £300 each for a range of sporting
memorabilia which included a Pelé football shirt, an autographed
Not in These Shoes
Patient, Paul Ogden was delighted when customers and staff at
the Scarborough Arms hosted an evening of karaoke, raffles, fun
and frivolity. Clearly, fancy dress was the ‘order’ of the day some male customers even made a brave attempt to impersonate
women!
Adding their support to this close-knit community event were
Darren Haldenby - who donated his sponsorship from his Great
North Run achievement and star landlady, Julie Earnshaw, who
provided a fantastic buffet - free of charge!
Paul came to Bexley Wing with his wife Marg to hand over the
£850 raised for the appeal. “It was a great night,” Paul said, “and
we’re really grateful to everyone at the Scarborough Arms for
their support.”
Well done girls!!
The cancer’s return four years later left her devastated and Rebecca was also dealt
the crushing blow that she may never have children. But Rebecca has defied the odds
and miraculously fell pregnant after she stopped taking her cancer medication for one
month last year.
Peter is pictured in Bexley Wing garden presenting cheques to: (L to
R) Amy Jeffrey, YCC Fundraising Co-ordinator, Jane Ryan, Breast Care
Secretary LGI, and Sheila O’Shea, YCC Appeal Director
Andrew Flintoff cricket bat and a signed Rangers football shirt.
Peter said: “I would like to thank everyone who made the night
such a successful fund-raiser for two most worthy causes. The
night made £4,079 for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal.
A Night of Music for Rachel from
her friends in the industry
Rachel O’Connor, former Sports Editor and Entertainments Editor
of the Wharfedale and Airedale Observer and the Ilkley Gazette
newspapers told us:
“I was so impressed with the treatment and the whole atmosphere
in Bexley Wing. The support from staff and fellow patients was
amazing and I just wanted to repay them in some way. My many
young friends in the music business have been so supportive of
me throughout my treatment and they wanted to do something to
help. I would like to thank them for giving their time to perform, to
thank Yeadon Liberal Club for providing the venue free and Pinsharp
printers of Ilkley for providing the posters and tickets but most of
all I would like to thank all the people who came along to the gig. It
was a memorable night thanks to these talented musicians.”
The gig, at Yeadon Liberal Club, along with a collection taken at
Guiseley AFC’s home game with Hinckley, raised £1,050 for the YCC
Appeal fund. Headlining the gig was the fast-rising Dunwell Brothers
Band. Support came from Leeds soul and R & B duo SoulFire. Solo
performers Andy Doonan and Jimmy Holland also gave their time
and talent to boost funds on the night and Dan Hall was MC.
Rachel with her daughters Kate (L) and Beth (R) making a collection
at Guiseley AFC.
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“When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer it was such a total shock. There was
no history of it in my family and it just didn’t sink in at all at first.”
Then four years later, a secondary lump was discovered in Rebecca’s chest and she
had to undergo further surgery to have it removed. And she then underwent more
chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment.
Rebecca married her partner Ian in 2008, but the couple were told they may never
have children and had even started looking into adoption. But Rebecca stopped her
medication for one month last year to detox her body and she miraculously became
pregnant at the same time. Rebecca added: “Doctors said that having children would
never happen but now we feel so blessed.”
Rebecca has spent the last four years clear from cancer and has set up her own
business making inspirational cards for cancer patients and to raise money for charity.
She got the idea while she was treated at St James’s Institute of Oncology: “Get well
soon cards are not applicable at all to anyone going through the cancer journey. I
think that it is lovely for someone to recognise the strength within you when you
have fought to overcome something like cancer. It is such a taboo subject and it just
shouldn’t be swept under the carpet.”
Rebecca’s unique cards are on sale in the Charity Shop in Bexley Wing. For more
information about Rebecca’s cards visit: www.fromcaterpillartobutterfly.co.uk
Julie and Dave ‘Raising the Bar’
and £1,213.00!
Julie Barham was already raising funds for the Appeal before she
set off with husband Dave to conquer Scotland in May.
Former patient Julie is no stranger to Yorkshire Cancer Centre as
she already comes to Bexley Wing every Tuesday to manage the
Charity Shop and help raise additional funds for the Appeal.
Julie and Dave covered 1,120 kms (701 miles) while cycling part
of the Sustrans North Sea Route from Aberdeen to John O’Groats
then on to the Orkneys and the Shetland Islands.
Julie told us: “I was a teacher who ran, skied, biked, climbed and
then surprise, surprise found I had an adenocarcinoma - basically
lung cancer. Early identification and treatment is essential to
have a good chance of still being able to do the stuff I enjoy. Like
many things, however, the treatment process and research needs
a big budget. This sponsored ride was a bit of ‘pay back’ and
to help ease the journey of others who will have to face some
difficult treatment. Facilities at St James’s Institute of Oncology
are fantastic. Staff are really good at what they do - that’s why I
am still here with my family.”
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PATIENT FOCUS
PATIENT FOCUS
Scott raises £5,455 for
Cancer Centre
Raising the Rafters - & £3,000 (!) in
Hawes in support of Sue & YCC
After hitch-hiking over 2,200 miles from Leeds to southern France
via Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Monaco, Scott Evans
returned home to Bramley to a hero’s welcome. “I met some
fantastic people along the way,” Scott told us. “There were some
great days and some bad days, but overall people were incredibly
supportive and generous. It was an amazing experience and I’m
really proud to have done this for Yorkshire Cancer Centre!”
Sue Iveson decided to rally support from family, friends and
customers in Hawes and in one night raised over £3,000 from an
event held at Beckindales Licensed Cafe. Sue, who is a patient,
was determined to raise funds for the centre and called on
businesses and all their contacts in the town to support the
cause. Sue and her husband Roger who own JR Iveson Electricals
were overwhelmed with the response. With fantastic support
from family and friends they organised a memorable night of
entertainment. “I can’t thank everyone enough,” Sue said. “We
never realised it would be so successful!”
Scott’s story:
“In 2003 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent
an operation to remove the tumour. All was well and over 12
months passed, then came the news I’d been dreading - they had
detected signs the cancer had come back! Following a second
successful operation in early 2006 and subsequent chemotherapy
treatment over the summer of 2006, my recovery began with
regular check ups for the next five years.”
Our thanks to Sue, Roger and supporters for all their hard work.
YCC benefits from VW
Festival at Harewood
Rebecca Van der Arend is no stranger to
Yorkshire Cancer Centre - or to fundraising.
Having already raised over £6,700 for the
Appeal when she participated in YCC’s Trek India
challenge earlier this year (see India Trek pages)
Rebecca and her husband Alex then decided to
raise additional funds from another event held
annually at Harewood House.
‘The Best News’ - June 2011:
“I attended my last check up at St James’s Hospital Leeds and was
given the all clear to be discharged! It was a major milestone for
me and I wanted to mark the occasion and raise money for others
that are or have been affected by cancer.”
Scott’s incredible fundraising journey attracted a great deal of
media attention and you can read all about his adventures on his
Blog below.
http://scottcharityhitchhike.blogspot.com/
Twitter:@Scott_road_trip
Facebook: Scott’s Charity Hitch Hike
Staff from Rosemont Pharmaceuticals visited the centre to
present their cheque for £1,200 - funds raised from their
Christmas Fund and staff party. Pictured L to R: Fiona Perry,
Janet Bradshaw and Simon McDonald.
Sandra Stubbins celebrated her final chemotherapy treatment at St James’s by
holding a cake stall near her home in Market Place, Pocklington. It didn’t take long
for all those tempting cakes to make a hasty exit off the tables!
Sandra’s fundraising has already reached £500 for the YCC Appeal and she has
helped to organise a series of events in the town, including football matches and
raffles, with a bed push and involvement in the Christmas Fayre.
“Local people have been so supportive and generous,” Sandra said. “I can’t believe
how well the fundraising is going.”
Rebecca told us: “We are real VW enthusiasts
and as we were already attending the festival,
we thought it would be a good idea to seek
permission to raise additional funds for our
favourite charity where I received my treatment.
We were delighted with the £1,140 support for
the Appeal Fund!”
Scott added: “I feel like one of the lucky ones because not
everybody survives cancer, together we can all contribute to
finding a cure for this disease.”
Rosemont Pharmaceuticals add
their support
Tempting treats raise £500 for YCC
Egg-cellent result!
Staff from The New Inn, Calverley and Manning Stainton Estate
Agents, Horsforth, paid an unexpected Bunny Hop to Bexley Wing
where they presented their Easter bounty to staff in support of
Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal. £123 was raised from the raffle.
To all our gallant fundraisers
- whatever you’ve done
or are still doing thank you so much for
all your hard work and
FUN-draising.
IN THE PINK for YCC
Staff member, Sue Goulding (Clinical Nurse
Specialist in Adjuvant Chemotherapy) and best
friend Sue Scott ran the Brass Monkey half
marathon in York in support of Yorkshire Cancer
Centre Appeal.
Nick Marshall and Steven Armitage (centre) from the New Inn are
pictured with (L to R) Amy Jeffrey, Fundraisng Co-ordinator and staff
from Manning Stainton.
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It was their first half marathon and they trained
throughout the winter in lots of snow and icy
conditions! They raised over £800 in sponsorship
and shared the proceeds with local Wheldrake
school in York.
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IN MEMORY
In Loving memory…
Family members and friends have paid tribute to their loved ones lost
through cancer in recent months and we dedicate this page of our
Newsletter to Barry, Geoff, Rosie and Trevor.
Anniversary concert in memory of
Barrie raises £2,000
A memorial concert was held
to celebrate the life of popular
local musician Barrie Ward at
the club where he played every
week as a member of Collier
Dixon Line band.
Band leader, Denis Collier who
organised the event at George
V WMC, Glasshoughton,
Castleford - to coincide with
Barrie’s anniversary on 22nd
August - also invited John
Aston and Phil and Ken to
complete the line-up.
Rosie’s Revue - to celebrate a Life in Music
A musical cabaret to celebrate the life of Rosie Snowden was
organised by Gay Abandon Choir to honour one of their muchloved members and a cancer patient at St James’s Institute
of Oncology. Friend and choir member Liz Minett said: “Rosie
was passionate about music and politics and was a prominent
composer, musician and singer. She played clarinet with Lavender
Café Orchestra and was a long-standing member of both Sacred
Wing and Gay Abandon Choir, which she conducted on many
occasions. We all loved her and we miss her very much.”
John, who is under the care of
Dr Kevin Franks and his team, was
celebrating for another happy
reason - his last treatment at St
James’s!
£1,073 was donated to the
Appeal Fund.
Pauline and Peter Smith from West Ayton, Scarborough, also
celebrated their Golden Wedding this year and they too asked
friends to support our appeal in lieu of anniversary gifts.
The happy couple celebrated at home with family, friends and
neighbours and we were delighted to receive their gift, through
donations, of £525 for our cancer appeal.
Trevor Storton ‘A Glorious Career’
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Jean and John Waller celebrated their Golden
Wedding at their home in Pudsey on 16th July
and enjoyed a wonderful party with family
and friends.
Another
Fifty Years
Barrie’s partner, Maureen Archdale who wrote to us, said: “We all
miss Barrie very much, he was such a lovely person - he would
have loved the concert.”
As a patient at St James’s
Institute of Oncology, predominantly on Ward 98 for most of his
chemotherapy treatment, his widow Linda said of him: “He was very
much admired by all staff for his great sense of humour and his
ability to get on with things without a moan or a minute of self-pity.
These donations, collected at his funeral service are a testimony of
how much he was admired by everyone who knew him.”
50 GOLDEN
YEARS
The Revue raised a fabulous £2,143 for the Appeal.
Proceeds were shared between two cancer charities, Yorkshire
Cancer Centre (ourselves in Leeds) and Yorkshire Cancer Research
(Harrogate) with each charity receiving £1,000.
Tributes flooded in for FC
Halifax Town Assistant
Manager, Trevor Storton
following his death in March.
After a long and distinguished
football career both on the pitch
and in the managerial dugout,
it is not just the Shaymen who
are mourning the loss of a
true sporting legend. Fellow FC
Halifax Town colleagues and
friends as well as people who
got to know him during his
impressive career, paid a worthy
emotional tribute to Trevor.
Geoff Dews - ‘Simply the Best’
Family and friends of the late
Geoff Dews paid tribute to Dr
Dan Swinson and his team at
St James’s who treated Geoff
during his illness. In keeping
with Geoff’s wishes, his widow
Grace requested donations in
support of the Cancer Centre
at the funeral service and an
invitation to join her and all
the family ‘in raising a glass to
celebrate and give thanks for
Geoff’s life’. £700 was donated
to the Appeal.
One of Geoff’s text messages: “Where does a dog go to get a new
tail fitted? To a retailer!”
ANOTHER AGELESS
COUPLE
Annette and Terry Maclean celebrated 50 Golden
years of wedded bliss on 29th July and raised a
glass (or two) with family and friends. Annette, who
many readers will remember was a Receptionist at
Cookridge Hospital, has continued to support our work
and both she and Terry requested donations in lieu of
anniversary gifts. Over £600 was raised for the charity.
We wish all our ‘Golden Couples’ many more happy years together.
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Top Honours For Ann
Treading the boards
Yorkshire Cancer Centre Fundraiser Awarded
MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours
For the good of your health - this page is censored!
both cancer Appeals. Once Cookridge Hospital closed
and services transferred three years ago to the £250m
Yorkshire Cancer Centre at St James’s Institute of
Oncology, she maintained her fundraising work.
She said: “We are fortunate to have such a wonderful
cancer centre in Leeds serving more than two million
people from across Yorkshire. I hope this honour gives
further recognition to the excellent clinical care that is
provided by its wonderful team of staff.”
Just for laughs!
(Any resemblance to persons - medical or
otherwise - who may work at St James’s Institute
of Oncology is purely coincidental)
It can be claimed however, that when staff pulled
together to stage the biennial Oncology Revue
‘Bexley’s Got Talent’ they raised £722 - as well
as a few laughs for the appeal fund. The ‘BeXley
Factor’ was a real show-stopper! Thanks to staff
at Ralph Thoresby for all their ‘tekkie’ help and
for the use of the lovely John Sowerby Theatre.
Sheila O’ Shea, Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal Director,
said: “Everyone connected with the Appeal is delighted
that Ann’s work has been richly rewarded in this
way. The contribution she has made to our past, present
and future success is enormous.
“Her name is synonymous with fund raising to help
people with cancer. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and
her desire and determination to raise as much money as
possible with every event she stages is an inspiration.”
Ann, who formerly headed up the Leeds-based
Daniels Bates recruitment agency and its national
network of offices, has also raised money for
St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds.
Royal seal for Ann
She will travel to Buckingham Palace in November to
receive her MBE medal from The Queen.
One of our staunch supporters who has played an
instrumental role in helping Yorkshire’s fight against
cancer for almost half a century has been awarded
the MBE.
In that time, Ann Shelton has helped to raise more than
£1m for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal and its
predecessor, the Cookridge Cancer Centre Appeal, through
the promotion of the annual September Ball event.
Ann, who formerly lived at Bramhope, first became
involved in fund raising when she helped launch
the Leeds Cancer Relief Committee - forerunner to
Macmillan Cancer Relief - back in the 1960s.
Since then she has worked as a volunteer at the former
Cookridge Hospital, in parallel to being a key member of
a number of major fund-raising committees supporting
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Ann received congratulations from fellow Ball committee
member Paddy Green at the September Ball event
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Diary dates 2011/12 YCC
Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal funds
‘powerful’ £12,000 Monaco System for
Radiotherapy Physics patients
Bespoke Events
Yorkshire Cancer Centre Christmas Concert
Wednesday 14th December in The Atrium, Bexley Wing
Come and enjoy this wonderful variety concert and join our choirs around the tree for carols - plus mince
pies, mulled wine and Santa Claus! £7.50 per ticket (family of 4 ticket £15.00). In patients are free of charge
but must be accompanied by family member. Places limited (free parking). Ticketed event.
YORKSHIRE CANCER CENTRE ST PATRICK’S DAY CONCERT
The Atrium, Friday 16th March 2012 (a day early!)
An evening of Irish music, song, dance and Blarney! Only £5.00 per ticket.
Come and enjoy some toe-tapping magic and support our appeal at the same time.
Ticketed event (free parking).
Yorkshire Cancer Centre Gala Day
Saturday 19th May 2012 at Roundhay Park
All the fun of the fair - a family community event with fun for everyone
- Spectacular Red Devils parachute display team. Free entry!
Yorkshire Cancer Centre September Ball
Saturday 29th September 2012, Majestic Hotel Harrogate
Our 16th consecutive year - a fabulous event. If you want to be a part of it,
please contact us for tables of 6, 8,10 or 12.
Team YCC - Trek the Three Italian Volcanoes
10th - 15th September 2012
Join our team on an Italian adventure visiting three of the world’s spectacular volcanic sites (30 places).
Team YCC - Inca Trail
5th - 14th October 2012
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is rated amongst the ten best trekking trails in the world.
Join Team YCC and enjoy the challenge of a lifetime.
For information about any of these Yorkshire Cancer Centre events, please telephone:
0113 206 8444 or 0113 206 8620
or visit our website www.yorkshirecancercentre.org.uk
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During 2011, ‘UK Year of Radiotherapy’ a number of
key projects have made significant advances, including
the increase of IMRT and VMAT treatments and the
development of in-vivo dosimetry.
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is a complex
technique that produces a radiation dose that closely
conforms to the shape of the tumour, sparing more of the
healthy, surrounding tissue compared to other treatment
techniques. IMRT planning is complicated and time
consuming, as too the checking and verification of the
plans, which requires advanced, expert knowledge and skills.
The National Cancer Action Team (NCAT) has set
challenging, national goals to raise the numbers of patients
who are treated using IMRT. To meet this challenge this
year we have invested a lot of staff time and effort into
producing IMRT plans for an increasing number of patients.
So far, numbers have risen by 460% compared to 2010
and more staff are being trained to produce and check the
plans. Further work is also underway to expand the service
to more tumour types over the coming months.
With support from the Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal,
a powerful planning system workstation ‘Monaco’ was
purchased this year to support the IMRT and VMAT
treatments. VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy)
is an advanced form of IMRT. It can be more efficient
to deliver than IMRT and so help to improve the patient
experience of radiotherapy treatment. We were the first
centre in the UK to use Monaco for IMRT and VMAT, and
we continue to lead the way in the use and development of
VMAT for the benefit of our patients.
In-vivo dosimetry is a method to check the dose which is
given to each patient during a treatment delivery. This will
add to the many careful checks currently in place to ensure
that each patient receives the correct radiation dose to
the correct part of the body every time. Physics staff are
developing a method for in-vivo dosimetry that uses an
existing part of the treatment machine that is currently
used for imaging a patient prior to treatment. Ingenious
adaptation of this equipment will additionally support
measurements of the dose delivered to the patient. It is
anticipated an in-vivo dosimetry service will be clinical in
the very near future.
In brachytherapy, the main efforts during 2011 have been
around the core service areas of cervical and prostate
treatments. In addition, the department has recently moved
many of the procedures, where appropriate, to day case
surgery procedures, which has involved reconfiguration of
the department and changes in patient pathways.
A Linac* head rotating about a patient for a VMAT delivery
Image guided cervix brachytherapy, as recommended by
the Royal College of Radiologists, has been undertaken in
Leeds since 2007. This technique is primarily based on MRI
imaging and allows for the treatment dose distribution to
conform to the shape of the target volume while sparing
the surrounding healthy tissues. The department now has
the facility to allow patients with larger tumours to benefit
from this conformal brachytherapy approach by combining
the standard intracavitary approach with the additional
implantation of needles using a specially designed
applicator. Physics staff have also been involved with
the development of a new version of treatment planning
software, which will help improve efficiency and accuracy
of the planning process.
The utilisation of functional MRI imaging in prostate
brachytherapy is an area currently being investigated. The aim
is to help identify the tumour within the prostate and allow
the possibility of focussed dose escalation while maintaining
the dose constraints of surrounding healthy tissue.
*Linac - Linear Accelerator (one of the machines
which delivers the external beam Radiotherapy
treatment to the patient)
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Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal,
Fundraising Department, Level 7, Bexley Wing,
St. James’s Institute of Oncology,
Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
T: 0113 206 8444 or 0113 206 8620
E: [email protected]

Autumn 2011 - Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal

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