Russell Taylor, is walking a marathon across the South Downs through the night to raise funds for the Sussex Cancer Fund. The event, which has been delayed because of Covid will now take place in May. Russell is also a member of the Sussex Vale Rotary Club, and the club has very generously sponsored Russell […]
Debbie Corti-Young, Business Manager for both West Sussex Partners in Care and East Sussex Registered Care Association including Brighton & Hove “I am Business Manager for both West Sussex Partners in Care and East Sussex Registered Care Association including Brighton & Hove. I support care homes, domiciliary agencies and supported living services across the area […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is joining forces with thousands of charities around the world to take part in this year’s Giving Tuesday. A truly global event designed to bring people together for the common good. See below to find out more about this amazing day of community. GivingTuesday is a global day of […]
A cake sale in aid of the Sussex Cancer Fund is taking place at the Park Centre For Breast Care, in Brighton on the 24th November. The socially distanced cake sale is being run by staff and in accordance with safety guidelines.
We would like to say a huge thank you to one of our supporters Paul Wheatley, co-owner of Rediscovered 4U who has very kindly made a donation to us, so the Sussex Cancer Fund could buy some chin straps that work with the cold caps and machines used by chemotherapy patients. A Cold Cap machine […]
A few pennies here and there really do add up quickly but with access to our collection pots extremely limited due to the Covid Pandemic and coupled with most of our fundraising events being cancelled has meant a huge reduction in our income this year. So we are asking for contributions however small to our […]
World Radiography Day is celebrated on 8 November each year and marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays in 1895. The purpose of this day is to raise public awareness of Radiographic imaging and therapy, which play a crucial role in the diagnosis and the treatment of patients and, most importantly, ensuring radiation is kept to the […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is delighted to support the Albion In The Community’s project Brighter Outlook. Taking part in physical activity during and after cancer treatment can play a huge part in enabling patients to take back control and support recovery. The Brighter Outlook project was launched in 2015 and offers cancer patients free, specialist support […]
If you have been inspired by the recent virtual marathon why not take on a Santa Run & collect donations for the Sussex Cancer Fund! You could cover a set distance such as 5k or 10k, or complete a mile-a-day challenge throughout November or December, all whilst wearing a Santa Hat! The fundraising platform Give […]
What is Radiotherapy Treatment? Radiotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy rays, such as x-rays. It destroys cancer cells in the area where it is given and is a very targeted and carefully planned treatment. You may have radiotherapy on its own, or you may have it combined with chemotherapy (chemoradiation). For some types […]
