SCF Blog

Cancer Doesn’t Stop at Christmas – Your Help Brings Comfort and Hope

While many celebrate this Christmas, cancer patients continue their journeys. At Sussex Cancer Fund, we make these journeys easier by funding vital services, equipment, and care. This year, your generosity has helped us achieve: *20,000 free parking sessions, saving patients an estimated £140,000. *Over 20,000 cups of tea and coffee, offering comfort during treatment. *Cutting-edge […]

Sussex Cancer Fund and My University Hospitals Sussex Charity Collaborate to Improve Patient Comfort at Haywards Heath Hospital

In a collaborative effort to enhance the care and dignity of patients, the Sussex Cancer Fund and My University Hospitals Sussex Charity have jointly funded a £30,000 refurbishment project at the chemotherapy suite in Hurstwood Park, Haywards Heath Hospital. The project involved relocating a patient toilet from the waiting room to a more discreet area […]

Help Us Spread Festive Cheer While Supporting Cancer Services!  SCF Christmas Jumper Day 17th December

Join us for our Christmas Jumper/T-Shirt and Festive Wear Day – a fundraising event for hospital staff and our amazing community supporters to raise vital funds for the Sussex Cancer Fund! For Our Incredible Clinical Hospital Staff: Bring some Christmas cheer to your workplace with festive T-shirts, hats, or socks – keeping within clinical guidelines […]

sarcoma immobilisation boards donated by Sussex Cancer Fund and My University Hospitals

The Sussex Cancer Fund and My University Hospitals Sussex Charity have once again joined forces to improve patient care by co-funding the purchase of advanced sarcoma immobilisation equipment. This £22,000 project, funded equally by the two charities, will enhance the precision and comfort of radiotherapy treatments for sarcoma patients across Sussex. The equipment will be […]

White's Festive Lights Are Back for December 2024!

Get ready to feel the magic of the season as White’s Festive Lights return for another sparkling year! This much-loved display, which lights up the festive season for families across the community, will run every evening from 4 pm to 9 pm throughout December and raising money for the Sussex Cancer Fund too! The grand […]

*****POSTPONED**** Novice 9 Holes Competition on Tuesday 1st October in Aid of Sussex Cancer Fund

*****SADLY WE HAVE HAD TO POSTPONE THIS EVENT UNTIL APRIL NEXT YEAR****** We are excited to invite you to the Novice 9 Holes competition on Tuesday 1st October at the stunning Mid Sussex Golf Club, in support of the Sussex Cancer Fund. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned golfer, this event is perfect for everyone. So, get your golfing gloves on […]

Spotlight on David Long: Taking on Tough Mudder for the Sussex Cancer Fund

At the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, we are fortunate to have dedicated individuals like David Long, a Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment Scheduler at the Sussex Cancer Centre. David’s role is crucial, ensuring that patients receive timely and effective cancer treatments. But his commitment to the cause doesn’t stop there. David has decided to push […]

New funding window for small research projects open now

Small Projects Fund: Supporting Clinical Excellence in Sussex At the Sussex Cancer Fund, we’re dedicated to enhancing the quality of clinical services and improving patient care. One of the key ways we do this is through our Small Projects Fund, which is available to healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference in patient […]